Employers are offering more freelance, or contract work, opportunities. This may be a good time to explore freelancing, or a blend of freelancing and traditional employment.
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Not seeing results in your job search?
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You’ve done the research, found the jobs you want, created a killer resume, applied for a dozen job openings, and. . .nothing?
The fact is, there’s always a certain amount of tweaking you can do to your resume, your cover letter, and your interviewing skills.
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.
Take five minutes to jump-start your career change
Do you feel like it’s time to make the leap to a new career—but aren’t sure what that career should be?
Whatever your motivation for thinking about a career change, CareerOneStop’s mySkills myFuture is a great place to get started. The website is easy-to-use, free, and includes unbiased career and employment information. The best part? You can get started exploring your new career in five minutes or less.
How’s your elevator speech?
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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.
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.
Why you need a great resume
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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.
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.
Connecting veterans to jobs
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.
Career information on your phone or tablet
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Posted in Businesses and employers, Career changers, Career counselors, Entry-level workers, Job seekers, Older workers, Students, Veterans, Workers with criminal records
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Looking for career, training or job search information on the go?
Check out these six mobile web apps from CareerOneStop.