Soft skills—also known as work-readiness skills, people skills, or essential skills—are the skills you can’t put down on paper.
Soft skills are what make someone a good employee and easy to work with.
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7 tips for getting the most out of a job fair
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Does the very idea of a job fair make your palms sweat? Or do you get truly excited at the thought of getting to meet so many potential employers?
Whatever your personality, follow these simple tips to help you make the most of your job fair experience.
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Want a career that keeps you active?
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How many times have you heard someone say “I could NEVER sit behind a desk all day”? If that describes your outlook, there are plenty of career alternatives for you to investigate.
The variety of active careers is broad.
Where will the jobs be?
The U.S. Department of Labor estimates that the country added more than 200,000 jobs in June 2017–with big increases in health care, social assistance, financial activities, and mining.
Ever wonder exactly which careers are adding jobs at the highest rates?
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Find an apprenticeship program that’s right for you
Apprenticeships combine a full-time job with training—and prepare you to enter specialized fields.
Learn more about how to enter an apprenticeship program in your state.
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Find a summer job
A summer job is a great chance to gain work experience and skills, learn about yourself, and earn money.
Follow these 4 steps to land that summer job.
Dear graduates: it’s a great time to be you
This year’s college graduates have a strong job market for landing that first job. And, we know more than ever about the skills and qualities employers are looking for in new hires.
New on CareerOneStop: Updated Career Profiles
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CareerOneStop’s Occupation Profile has always provided accurate and up-to-date details on a wide range of careers—nearly 1,000 in all.
The updated Occupation Profile now offers the same—plus some extra!—great information in a friendlier and more customizable display.
Thank a teacher, be a teacher?
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National Teacher Appreciation week, May 8-12 2017, is a great time to express appreciation to your teachers and, to explore the possibilities for entering this influential field.
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From fairy tales to resume guides: Find them at the library
From job search books to free computer access – there’s no time like the present to explore your local public library resources.
Visit your nearest library during National Library Week, April 9-15, 2017.