Why you need a great resume

Posted on by CareerOneStop Posted in Career changers, Entry-level workers, Job seekers, Older workers, Students
CareerOneStop's Resume Guide

Your resume communicates your qualifications and your brand—who you are and what makes you different—to employers and recruiters. In a tough job market, you need a resume that helps you stand out in a sea of applicants.

A great resume:

  • Grabs the attention of employers and recruiters
  • Sells your strongest skills and accomplishments
  • Shows why you’re a potential match for a position or project
  • Communicates both your current capabilities and future potential
  • Helps you take the next step in your career
  • And most importantly, gets you the interview!

Ready to get started? Visit CareerOneStop’s Resume Guide to find:

  • A step-by-step plan for what to include in your resume
  • Tips for writing, formatting, and polishing
  • Sample resumes from a variety of job seekers
  • Ways to market your resume and get it into the right hands
  • How to make the most of the Internet and tools like LinkedIn and Facebook
  • Answers to the most frequently asked resume questions

Once you’ve checked out the Resume Guide, come back and leave a comment below. What do you think makes a great resume?

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Employment help for people with disabilities

Posted on by CareerOneStop Posted in Workers with disabilities

Want to know more about employment services available to workers with disabilities? The Social Security Administration’s Ticket to Work program offers job counseling and support services at Employment Networks across the United States.

Learn more about the program—and how to locate local Employment Networks—from the questions and answers below.

What is the Ticket to Work Program?

Ticket to Work is the Social Security Administration’s program offering disability beneficiaries the choices, opportunities, and support needed to become and stay employed, increase their earnings, and eventually become fully self-supportive.  Under this program, SSA issues ‘tickets’ to eligible beneficiaries who, in turn, may choose to assign those tickets to an Employment Network (EN) of their choice where they can obtain employment services, vocational rehabilitation services, or other support services necessary to achieve an employment goal. Learn more about the Ticket to Work program.

What are Employment Networks?

ENs are providers (they can be state or local, public or private) that enter into a contract with SSA to coordinate and deliver employment services, VR services, and/or other support services under the Ticket to Work program. When a Social Security beneficiary assigns their ticket to an EN, and the EN accepts the ticket, the EN will coordinate and provide appropriate services to help the beneficiary find and maintain employment.

How can you find a local Employment Network?

Search for Employment Networks on CareerOneStop’s Service Locator. You can locate ENs across the United States by ZIP code or city and state. You’ll view a list of designated ENs in your area, along with:

  • Email and phone contact information
  • Addresses, maps and driving directions
  • Languages spoken
  • Disabilities served
  • Services  offered

Who can receive services at an EN?

Anyone between the ages of 18 and 64 who receives Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is eligible to receive services at an EN.

What services do ENs provide?

All ENs provide career counseling, job placement, and ongoing support services. Some provide additional services. When you Search for Employment Networks on CareerOneStop’s Service Locator, you’ll be able to view a specific list of services offered by each provider.

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Recruit, train, and retain: tools for businesses

Posted on by CareerOneStop Posted in Businesses and employers

Need to recruit, train, or retain skilled workers?

Visit CareerOneStop’s Business Center for online tools, labor market information, links to state resources and local services, and tips and information to help you grow your business.

Finding and keeping the right employees is critical for business success. For many new and small businesses, this process can be daunting. CareerOneStop’s Business Center provides online tools and resources to make it easier.

The Business Center provides quick access to online resources for employers looking to recruit, train and retain skilled workers. Employers can find information on writing effective job descriptions and find tips for interviewing candidates. They can also locate local skills training programs, look up salary information and employment projections, and link to any state resources available for hiring workers. The site also includes tips about how to recruit qualified candidates through local American Job Centers.

You’ll also find several easy-to-use tools on the Business Center website:

American Job Center Finder: Locate an American Job Center near you for help with recruiting, training, and retaining employees.

  • Available Workforce: Build a profile of the workforce in your local, state, or national area with data on employment, wages, unemployment rates, education and training programs, and demographics.
  • Civilian-to-Military Occupation Translator: Find military occupations with experience and skills that match your civilian positions.
  • Compare Occupations: Inform hiring and training decisions by comparing skills, salaries, and training for any two occupations.
  • Find Certifications: Identify current industry- or occupation-specific certifications for employee development, defining position requirements, and identifying potential candidates.
  • Find Local Training schools and programs: Locate local training programs and institutions to recruit qualified candidates or train current employees.
  • Find Professional Associations: Locate industry and professional associations to help you recruit candidates, provide professional development opportunities for your employees, and stay current with industry developments.
  • Find State Resources for Businesses: Connect to state resources on tax incentives, business development, training sources, employment laws, policies, recruiting, and more.
  • Job Description Writer: Create job descriptions for hiring or conducting reviews of existing positions, staff, and organizational structure.

Once you’ve visited CareerOneStop’s Business Center, leave a comment with your feedback below.

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Connecting veterans to jobs

Posted on by CareerOneStop Posted in Career counselors, Veterans
homepage of Veteran's ReEmployment website

If you’re a veteran—or know a veteran—who’s making the transition to a civilian career, CareerOneStop’s Veterans ReEmployment website has tools and resources to help.

Veterans can find a wealth of information and resources at Veterans ReEmployment. The website is a one-stop shop for transitioning service members looking for employment, training, or financial assistance.

Get started with any of the following features.

Search for jobs that use your military experience

From the homepage of Veterans ReEmployment, you can enter your military job title (or code) and your city, state, or ZIP code to find a list of local job postings for positions that may require similar skills, training, or experiences.

Your results list will include job postings for any civilian jobs similar to the military job title you entered. Sort your list of results by occupation type, location, or date the job was posted. Click on any job listing to link directly to the posting details and apply.

For veterans who already know the type of job they’re looking,visit CareerOneStop’s Job Search to search by keyword.

Connect to your local American Job Center

Most American Job Centers have specially trained staff, Local Veterans Employment

Representatives—often called LVERs or vet reps—who assist veterans with employment and training needs. Locate your closest AJC by entering your location in the search box of the Local Help section on Veterans ReEmployment.

Ask to speak with a vet rep if available. They are often able to meet by appointment, and they also may conduct workshops such as job search, resume and cover letter writing, or Internet use. Bring a copy of your DD214 or other discharge materials with you when meeting with a vet rep.

Find more resources

Finally, explore the rest of the Veteran’s ReEmployment portal for more information, tools, and resources to help you:

  • Access benefits and assistance resources as you transition from military to civilian life.
  • Learn about skills, careers, wages, and get job search, resume writing, and interviewing tips.
  • Explore education and training options including how to pay for school.

We hope you enjoyed this introduction to CareerOneStop’s Veterans ReEmployment site. Once you’ve checked out the site, leave us a comment below to tell us what you liked—or disliked—about the site.

 

 

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Career information on your phone or tablet

Posted on by CareerOneStop Posted in Businesses and employers, Career changers, Career counselors, Entry-level workers, Job seekers, Older workers, Students, Veterans, Workers with criminal records

Looking for career, training or job search information on the go? Check out CareerOneStop’s mobile web apps.

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Job Search Help for Ex-Offenders

Posted on by CareerOneStop Posted in Workers with criminal records

Have a criminal record or know someone whose record may be holding them back from employment opportunities?

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