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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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Hot industry profile: Construction

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The construction industry is growing.

Today, nearly 7 million workers are employed in construction, and after shedding nearly a million jobs between 2006 and 2016, the industry is projected to regain most of that employment by 2026.

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WIOA: A law to help people find good jobs

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The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is a federal law that helps job seekers access employment, education, training, and support services.

Find out how you may benefit from WIOA services.

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Resources for criminal justice social workers

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Are you a criminal justice social worker? 

CareerOneStop has a a website of resources just for you: Job Search Help for Ex-Offenders provides a collection of career, education and job search resources to help people with criminal records gain meaningful employment.

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Be strategic with your first resume

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What does it take to make your first resume polished, professional, and focused?

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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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Start your 2019 career plan

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If you’re ready to start 2019 with a new career plan, make a glimpse of the job market your starting line.

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CareerOneStop “Favorite” 2018: Scholarship Finder

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Based on our end-of-year review, CareerOneStop’s Scholarship Finder has proven to be a user favorite, and it’s popular for good reason.

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Internships 101

Learn about internships and where to find them.

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