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7 tips for getting the most out of a job fair

People at a job fair

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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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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Tee up summer goal setting

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As the year approaches its halfway mark, it’s a great time to check in on your goals for 2017.

Even if New Year’s optimism has given way to discouragement or indifference, there is plenty of time left to work on building a platform for what you want to do next.

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Find a summer job

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A summer job is a great chance to gain work experience and skills, learn about yourself, and earn money.

Follow these 4 steps to land that summer job.

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Dear graduates: it’s a great time to be you

College graduate

This year’s college graduates have a strong job market for landing that first job. And, we know more than ever about the skills and qualities employers are looking for in new hires.

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Thank a teacher, be a teacher?

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National Teacher Appreciation week, May 8-12 2017, is a great time to express appreciation to your teachers and, to explore the possibilities for entering this influential field.

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From incarceration to employment

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Reentry week, April 24-28, 2017, co-sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Department of Justice, calls attention to the approximately 600,000 citizens who will leave incarceration this year and return to their communities and families.

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CareerOneStop wins 2017 Innovation award from AACC

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Preparing youth and adults to enter skill-building community college programs and enhancing collaborations between community colleges and employers are core components of CareerOneStop’s mission.

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Tips for disclosing a disability to your employer

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A conversation with an employer about your disability involves several decisions:

Should you disclose your disability? if so, when? And what should you say?

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