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Good work for Labor Day

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Learn how CareerOneStop can help make this your best Labor Day ever!

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Aviation week: careers in the air and on the ground

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If you wonder about a career in aviation, but have no experience yet, you can find encouragement in the story of one of the founders of aviation, and in some detailed information about your aviation career options.

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4 types of pre-employment checks you should prepare for

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Did you know that background and other employment checks are a common piece of the job search process?

Prepare yourself by knowing what to expect.

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Soft skills in an employer’s market

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Soft skills—also known as work-readiness skills, people skills, or essential skills—are the skills you can’t put down on paper.

Soft skills are what make someone a good employee and easy to work with.

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7 tips for getting the most out of a job fair

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Does the very idea of a job fair make your palms sweat?  Or do you get truly excited at the thought of getting to meet so many potential employers?

Whatever your personality, follow these simple tips to help you make the most of your job fair experience.

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Want a career that keeps you active?

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How many times have you heard someone say “I could NEVER sit behind a desk all day”? If that describes your outlook, there are plenty of career alternatives for you to investigate.

The variety of active careers is broad.

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Where will the jobs be?

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The U.S. Department of Labor estimates that the country added more than 200,000 jobs in June 2017–with big increases in health care, social assistance, financial activities, and mining.

Ever wonder exactly which careers are adding jobs at the highest rates?

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School counselors: meet your new favorite resource!

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Looking for solid resources to help your students advance their career planning?

Meet GetMyFuture.org, a website of career, training, and job search resources for young adults, from the U.S. Department of Labor.

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Are you a veteran looking to upgrade your skills?

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As a veteran, you have many education and training options.

Want to learn new skills that will help you land a job? Take a class to build on your military experience? Earn a college degree?

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Find an apprenticeship program that’s right for you

Apprenticeships combine a full-time job with training—and prepare you to enter specialized fields.

Learn more about how to enter an apprenticeship program in your state.

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