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Resources for school counselors

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It’s school counseling week!

CareerOneStop has resources for students, and tools to make school counselors’ jobs easier.

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New career tools in CareerOneStop Mobile

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CareerOneStop’s free app for your mobile devices now includes 32 career tools!

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Build 2018 goals on a solid foundation

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With the beginning of a new year, you may invest time in imagining what your future could hold.

At the same time, there is a lot to be said for learning about trends that influence our collective future, so that your dreams are built on a solid foundation.

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Over 50 and overqualified?

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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.

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Careers in video-game design

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Think you have what it takes to be a video-game designer?

Video-game design jobs require a mix of artistic creativity and technical skills.

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Build an inclusive work culture

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If you work for one of the many employers that want to create a more inclusive workplace, but lack the knowledge or creativity to come up with ideas, take advantage of some recommendations from the experts.

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Communication skills check-up

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Whether employers are hiring someone to make sandwiches, sell shoes, run science experiments, or repair plumbing—communication skills are always on the “must-have” list.

But, what exactly do employers mean by “communication skills”, and how can you tell if you have them?

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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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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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