Ready to ramp up your job search in the new year? This week is a great week to set some resolutions for your job search. Research shows that when you set goals, create a job search plan, and track your…
Category: Job seekers
Boost your success in virtual interviews
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Posted in Job seekers, Older workers, Uncategorized, Workforce Development Professionals
Virtual interviews are similar to in-person interviews in many ways, but they also have important differences.
To shine in a video interview, learn about the methods, and try some of these important pointers.
Thinking about an apprenticeship?
The 8th Annual National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) is coming up November 14-20. Apprenticeship is an opportunity to for job seekers to get paid, hands-on learning and training in a new field. Apprenticeships are industry-driven—meaning they’re run by employers, not schools—and…
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4 tips to help guard your privacy while job searching
You probably know that jumping online is a key to jobhunting. Social media sites greatly expand your network. Job banks help you to both focus your efforts and to learn about more job opportunities. And online applications can greatly speed…
Can you describe your skills and abilities?
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Posted in Businesses and employers, Career counselors, Job seekers, Students, Uncategorized, Workers with disabilities
If you’ve been in the job market recently, you know that skills are increasingly one of the most important job qualifications on employers’ minds. When you understand the nature of your own skills, you’re in a better position to answer…
New on CareerOneStop: How-to Guides
CareerOneStop has added three How-to Guides to help website users discover and make the most of the resources available on CareerOneStop websites. Each of the Guides walks users through five to six simple steps to help them achieve one of…
Employment documents: what you’ll need and where to find them
Need to find some documents for a job application or new job? Throughout your job search you’ll probably need to access some or all of the documents below. What you’ll need for applications and resumes School and employment records. Almost…
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Polish your job application skills
Have you ever started filling out an online job application and dropped off partway through? Maybe you were at a kiosk at a major retailer. Or maybe you were at home working under a time limit. Either way, online job…
Find a workplace to match your values
Have you ever had a job where you liked the work itself, but the workplace or manager made your life miserable? Or maybe a job where the work was boring but your colleagues and the atmosphere kept you inspired? As…
Yes, you should advocate for your own professional development
Whether you’re applying for jobs or thinking about how to advance or stay relevant in your current workplace, it’s always a good time to think about your short- and long-term professional development. What’s professional development? It simply means all of…
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