Category: Job seekers

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

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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

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Find a workplace to match your values

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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

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Yes, you should advocate for your own professional development

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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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Top careers in 2022

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Curious about what some of the best jobs are in 2022?

Learn about the “top ten” and why they were selected.

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Jobs that pay well

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Wondering which kinds of jobs pay the most? Check out this list of highest-paying careers* in the United States, for every level of education from high school to advanced degrees. Click on any career name to see a full profile

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4 essential resume tips for 2022

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Getting ready to job search in 2022?

Use these tips to infuse your resume with energy and communicate a clear story about what you can bring to your next job.   

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Thanksgiving networking

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Thanksgiving is a great time to reconnect with people you don’t see often and have a chance to catch up.

If you’re looking for work, it’s also a great time to network.

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High-paying careers with high school education or less

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Looking for a career that pays well but has no formal education requirements, or high school only?

Find a wide variety of options on CareerOneStop.

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Relocation: how much will you need to earn?

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Considering a move to a new city, but unsure of how far your salary will stretch there? Ever wondered what you’d need to earn to live in your dream location?

CareerOneStop’s new Compare Cost of Living tool has the information to help.

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