Author: CareerOneStop

Time for your year-end career review

It’s almost 2025, and the end of a calendar year is a great time for a career review. Sound complicated?  It doesn’t need to be. A career review is simply a chance to reflect on your career aspirations and your

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Explore careers that match your (dis)abilities

It’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), and it’s a good time to highlight a feature on mySkillsmyFuture.org that allows people with certain disabilities to explore career options where they can excel. Get started by visiting mySkills myFuture and entering

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Find your job search superpower

Employer research can superpower your job search. It can make the difference between not quite making the grade—and getting hired. It can also help you decide which company you’d like to work for, and to know that the job you

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Resume tips for 55+ job seekers

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Ready to update your resume? For job seekers age 55+, find specific ideas to update your resume, bring it up to speed with current hiring practices, and ensure it’s an effective tool for promoting your strengths. Current hiring practices  

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Job searching? Time to get cozy with your KSAs!

If you’re currently looking for a job, chances are you’ve ignited your network, polished your resume, and practiced your interviewing skills.

But have you spent any time learning to identify and highlight your KSAs?

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Career and job search for people with criminal records

Did you know the U.S. Department of Labor’s CareerOneStop offers online resources for people who are incarcerated or have a criminal record? It’s well documented that justice-involved individuals face barriers to employment, and yet it’s also true that many employers

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Reach out to amp up your job search

Need to amp up your job search? The Business Finder can help you find potential employers. It searches a database of more than 12 million businesses in all 50 states and US territories. You can use the contact information to research businesses and

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4 tips to help you ace a virtual job interview

One legacy of the pandemic is that you’re more likely than ever to be asked to complete a virtual interview as part of your job search. Some employers conduct just the first round of interviews remotely. Others might do all

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New year’s check-in; revitalize your career

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The start of a new year can provide both the motivation and determination to revitalize your career. Whether by enhancing your skills, expanding your network, or learning more about trends and opportunities in your local job market, you can find

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Updated Food and Beverage Service Competency Model 

The U.S. Department of Labor has released a newly updated Food and Beverage Service Competency Model based on a review of training standards, feedback from employers, and in-depth interviews with subject matter experts resulting in the addition of new content

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