Even though networking is a very effective job search method, it can be daunting to pick up the phone or walk into a room and start talking.
Online networking offers another way to reach a large group of people who can power up your job search.
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Networking? Start using social media!
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A Veterans Day resolution for small businesses: Hire a Vet
An encouraging trend in veterans’ employment is looking even better: after reaching a seven-year low in August, the unemployment rate for veterans dropped even lower in October, to just 3.9 percent.
That’s good news! Find out how your small business can join in, and find qualified veterans to meet your needs.
Study up on Apprenticeship Week
Announcing the first annual National Apprenticeship Week, November 2-8!
Want to get paid to learn valuable job skills? Or recruit and retain a skilled, diverse workforce? Apprenticeship is on the rise.
Hiring employees with autism
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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.
Check out CareerOneStop’s Business Finder
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Interested in researching businesses, employers, or industries in your area?
The Business Finder is a great place to start.
Post open positions on your state’s job bank
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.
What does the job pay? Salary Finder has the answer
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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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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.
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.
What is the best place to work?
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.