Author: CareerOneStop

Can you afford to be a lawyer?

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Have you dreamed of a career as a lawyer?

Experts caution there may be too few jobs for law school graduates, driving salaries down and making it harder for new lawyers to repay student loan debt.

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Hiring employees with autism

Autism

Unemployment and underemployment are high among adults with Austism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs). If you are one of the employers missing out on the talents of this group, consider how your organization could benefit from their unique way of seeing the world.

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Post open positions on your state’s job bank

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If you hire employees and need to recruit candidates, there is a free job listing service available that you may not be aware of: your state job bank.

Learn the advantages of state job banks and use our expert tips to find the best candidates.

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What does the job pay? Salary Finder has the answer

Salary Finder

Ever wondered what the earning potential is for your career? Or what a starting wage would be in a new field?

CareerOneStop’s Salary Finder provides salary information for more than 800 different occupations, for locations across the U.S.

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Health care IT: a fast-growing job market

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The health care industry is growing and changing rapidly, and information technology is a linchpin for industry changes.

If you currently work in an IT career or would like to, take a look at the health care industry for job prospects.

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25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act

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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), passed July 26, 1990, has improved the quality of life and opportunities for a wide swath of the American public. Whether you have a disability or know someone who does, there’s a good chance you may benefit from the ADA.

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Power your job search with CareerOneStop’s Job Finder

Ready to expand the reach of your job search?

CareerOneStop’s Job Finder taps four different job banks to maximize the number of job postings you’ll uncover.

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What is the best place to work?

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Looking for a guide to finding your best workplace?

Ron Friedman wrote a fun, easy-to-read book entitled The Best Place to Work. He found that great workplaces around the world share similar traits. Regardless of type of job or organization, people need to experience a sense of competence, connectedness to others, and autonomy in the workplace.

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Freelance work opportunities are growing

Employers are offering more freelance, or contract work, opportunities. This may be a good time to explore freelancing, or a blend of freelancing and traditional employment.

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Work and values: love what you do

Ever had a job you liked, but didn’t like the company you worked for? How about a career that sounded good, but just didn’t feel right?

The chances are it was a case of values mismatch.

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