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It doesn’t have to take long—and the payoff will be worth it!
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Thinking about going back to school?
CareerOneStop’s Local Training Finder helps you locate schools and training programs in your area.
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Big changes in high school equivalency
Thinking about taking the GED?
A recent revamp of the test has made the GED more challenging, and opened the door to competing high school equivalency tests. Today many states offer alternatives to the old standard.
The price is right: how much will your summer internship cost?
Internships are increasingly emphasized for students looking to beef up their resumes and gain valuable skills and experiences.
However, the process for landing one is becoming more complex.
3 questions before you commit to a school or program
Thinking about starting—or maybe re-starting—college or a training program?
Be smart and think about demand and value before you invest money or time into education.
Welcome to CareerOneStop’s Toolkit
Looking for an easy-to-use, free, online tool to help with career, training or job search?
Check out CareerOneStop’s Toolkit—home to more than three dozen free career, training, and job search online tools.
Why Hiring Veterans Could Be Beneficial To Your Business
Many business owners and managers are aware of the fact that they need good workers and employees to run their companies, but few stop to consider the option of hiring a veteran.
However, many veterans have an impressive skill set, along with years of highly focused training.
3 tips for getting a job when you have a criminal record
Job hunting is hard work under any circumstances, but nearly 70 million U.S. adults face an additional challenge: convincing an employer to hire them when they have a criminal record.
So what can you do if you’re one of those 70 million? Here are three steps you can take to increase your chances of being hired.
3 questions to help focus your resume
Time to create or update your resume? It can be tempting to jump right in with a list of job titles and employment dates.
But you wouldn’t prepare any other document or report without at least reviewing your facts and sources—why would you skimp on something as important as your resume?
Take ownership of your career story
We all know that the days of a 40-year career at one company are mostly history. Today, our individual skills, talents, and accomplishments are the keys to career advancement.
But how exactly does one go about creating a career path—and landing that next great job—with a series of diverse experiences?