April is Second Chance Month, an annual time to raise awareness about the challenges people face after incarceration and to highlight opportunities to overcome those challenges and barriers. One huge barrier to employment is the negative impact that a criminal…
Looking for a better way to find your next job? Try reaching out to employers directly to uncover potential jobs. Follow these four steps to launch a targeted job search. You’ll find that it’s much easier and more effective than…
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February is National Career and Technical Education Month and it’s a great time to think about how a technical training program could boost your career. What is technical training? Technical training includes classes or programs that help you learn the…
Employer research can superpower your job search. It can make the difference between not quite making the grade—and getting hired. It can also help you decide which company you’d like to work for, and to know that the job you…
You can now find thousands of short-term training options on CareerOneStop’s Local Training Finder. These include training options provided by public and private schools and other training providers that have been approved for WIOA funding. Why is it helpful to…
If you’re currently looking for a job, chances are you’ve ignited your network, polished your resume, and practiced your interviewing skills.
But have you spent any time learning to identify and highlight your KSAs?
Need to amp up your job search? The Business Finder can help you find potential employers. It searches a database of more than 12 million businesses in all 50 states and US territories. You can use the contact information to research businesses and…
One legacy of the pandemic is that you’re more likely than ever to be asked to complete a virtual interview as part of your job search. Some employers conduct just the first round of interviews remotely. Others might do all…
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Need to earn some money or gain some work experience? A seasonal job can be easier to land than a permanent one, and offer the opportunity to grow your career or fill in an employment gap. Learn about seasonal jobs…
Which skills will give you a competitive edge in the job market? Are there specific skills you should emphasize on your resume or in job interviews? What skills should you focus on developing to build your career? To answer these…
