Want to learn job skills and get ready for a new career in a hurry? Short-term training programs can be a great choice.
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Be ready for a new career in months
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Labor laws protect vulnerable workers
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Did you know that everyone who works in the United States has the same workplace rights?
Do you need a license for that job?
Did you know that nearly 30 percent of U.S. workers need a license to perform their job?
Learn more about licensing requirements in all 50 states.
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Find the certifications employers value the most
Can you erase your criminal record?
Is a criminal record interfering with your job search and other goals? You may be able to seal your record and make a new start.
Networking? Start using social media!
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Even though networking is a very effective job search method, it can be daunting to pick up the phone or walk into a room and start talking.
Online networking offers another way to reach a large group of people who can power up your job search.
3 tips for getting a job when you have a criminal record
Job hunting is hard work under any circumstances, but nearly 70 million U.S. adults face an additional challenge: convincing an employer to hire them when they have a criminal record.
So what can you do if you’re one of those 70 million? Here are three steps you can take to increase your chances of being hired.
Tips for discussing your criminal record at a job interview
Ban the Box—laws that bar employers from asking about criminal records on initial job applications—have been passed in nearly 70 cities and 13 states.
That’s good news for job seekers with a past conviction—but it doesn’t mean they won’t have to discuss that conviction as they move through the hiring process.
Career information on your phone or tablet
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Looking for career, training or job search information on the go?
Check out these six mobile web apps from CareerOneStop.
Job Search Help for Ex-Offenders
Have a criminal record or know someone whose record may be holding them back from employment opportunities?
CareerOneStop has a new website: Job Search Help for Ex-Offenders.