Whatever stage of your job search you’re in—from just getting started to negotiating an offer—it’s a great idea to understand typical salary ranges for the careers you’re interested in.
Category: Job seekers
Make a big impression with a portfolio
Want to wow an employer with your skills, and create a memorable impression of the quality of work you’ve done?
Consider building a portfolio—a collection of your past work samples— to bring to interviews, send to prospective employers, or even post online.
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5 great careers for animal lovers
Love animals?
Take a look at this list of careers that will keep you around animals nearly every day of your work life.
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Find a summer job!
Having a summer job means earning a paycheck, gaining work skills, meeting new people, and may even be a lot of fun.
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Career Profile: Administrative Professionals
National Administrative Professionals’ Day is observed on April 25 this year.
Not only is it a great day to appreciate the work of individuals in these fields, but it’s also a chance to consider a career as a secretary or administrative assistant.
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Research your local job market
Did you know CareerOneStop offers a collection of reports to help you better understand the employment climate where you live?
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Career and Technical Education Month
February is Career and Technical Education Month.
Want to learn more about the benefits of career and technical education for students and adult workers?
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Identify your skills—and explore new career options
CareerOneStop’s new Skills Matcher provides career options that match your current skills, helps identify the skills you have, and strengthens your skills awareness as you plan next steps for your career.
New career tools in CareerOneStop Mobile
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Posted in Career changers, Career counselors, Entry-level workers, Job seekers, Uncategorized
Tagged with: mobile apps
Over 50 and overqualified?
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Posted in Businesses and employers, Career changers, Job seekers, Older workers, Uncategorized
The job market is improving for older workers, but many still deal with the concern that they may appear overqualified to a prospective employer.
Mount a defensive against this assumption by putting yourself in the employer’s shoes.