Category: Job seekers

Finding a way through career barriers

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For any job seeker who faces obstacles and frustration on their way to landing a good job, it’s worth knowing that you’re far from alone.

Find information, resources, and in-person help to overcome job search barriers.

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Job search checklist

Planning a job search? 

Improve your chance of success with this checklist to plan your own personalized job search.

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Free online learning for work or pleasure

Take advantage of free online resources to develop your job-related skills, explore a personal interest, or exercise your learning muscles just for fun.

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The strongest job markets for Teachers

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Have a brand new shiny teaching credential, and looking for a place to put it to work?

If you are a recently— or about-to-be—graduated teacher, there are excellent resources to help you identify strong potential job markets.

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It’s the week to celebrate local libraries

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This week is a great week to celebrate the libraries in your community.

It’s National Library Week from April 7 to 13. 

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Job application encounter: The ATS

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If you’ve applied for a job in recent years, especially at a large company, your application has undoubtedly encountered an Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

Will your resume successfully make its way past an ATS?

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Conquer the emotional downfalls of a job search

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A job search can feel like an emotional roller coaster.

Read up on some of the most common emotional downfalls that may occur in a job search and how to avoid them or work your way through them.

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Find new in-demand certifications

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Looking to boost your career by earning a certification that employers value?

CareerOneStop has recently updated its in-demand certification list.

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Thinking about freelancing?

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Have you thought about freelancing, or already started to build your freelance skills and business network?

CareerOneStop offers food for thought on aspects of freelancing to consider.

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Looking for a hot career for 2019?

Wondering what the hot careers will be in 2019? And once you identify them, are you curious to know how you can boost your own credentials to earn a job in an in-demand field? One good place to start is

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