Category: Audience

How’s your elevator speech?

Not sure how your elevator speech is—or even what an elevator speech is?

Now’s the time to dust off, create, or brush up your 30-second career pitch.

That’s your elevator speech: a quick and unique introduction to who you are, what you do best, and why someone should hire you.

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In high school? Time to start planning your career

Between your grades, your friends, your family, and maybe a job . . . career planning can pretty quickly sink to the bottom of your list of things to think about.

But think about this: you’ll probably spend a large amount of your adult life working.

Increase your chances of career and job satisfaction by planning early.

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Paying for training

Time to update your job skills?

School can be expensive, and paying for it when you’re unemployed or underemployed can seem overwhelming.

We’ve gathered information on some of the most common financial aid programs.

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Boost your career with a certification

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Ready to start or advance your career?

A degree or diploma can show employers that you have skills and knowledge. And work history can demonstrate that you have experience in a field.

Earning a certification can do both.

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Top 10 careers for graduates with two-year degrees

Thinking about starting or going back to college for a two-year degree?

Boost your chances of landing a job by checking out this list of careers expected to have many openings for two-year college graduates.

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Why you need a great resume

CareerOneStop's Resume Guide

Been getting by with the same old resume for many years?

There’s no time like the present to spruce yours up. Visit CareerOneStop’s Resume Guide to learn why you need a great resume—and how to write it, format it, and market it.

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Employment help for people with disabilities

Did you know the Ticket to Work program offers career and job counseling to SSA disability beneficiaries?

Learn about the program and search for a local provider on CareerOneStop.

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Recruit, train, and retain: tools for businesses

Need to recruit, train, or retain skilled workers?

CareerOneStop’s Business Center offers online tools, links to state resources and local services, and tips and information to help you grow your business.

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Connecting veterans to jobs

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If you’re a veteran—or know one—who’s making the transition to a civilian career, CareerOneStop’s Veterans ReEmployment website has tools and resources to help.

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Career information on your phone or tablet

Looking for career, training or job search information on the go?

Check out these six mobile web apps from CareerOneStop.

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