There are a number of free and low-cost
resources available nationwide serving individuals at all skill
levels.
Career One Stop focuses on job
searching, such as assistance with
applying for unemployment benefits,
resume writing and access to phones,
faxes, computers to assist with your
search, as well as access to on-site and
online skills development workshops and
training programs, most of which are
free.
Career Voyages is a collaboration
between the U.S. Department of Labor and
the U.S. Department of Education
designed to provide information on
high-growth, in-demand occupations along
with the skills and education needed to
attain those jobs. There's access to
apprenticeship and certificate programs
in the areas that the Bureau of Labor
Statistics determines are high-growth
positions for both blue-collar and
white-collar workers.
Jewish
Vocational
Service,
which was
founded during
the Great
Depression to
assist
immigrants with
job training and
placement, now
operates 22
agencies
throughout the
country, serving
nearly a half
million people
with a wide
range of
career-related
services. More
than 25,000 were
placed in jobs
last year as a
result of the
training they
received. And
JVS works with
40,000 employers
of all sizes.
The organization
gets to know the
business needs
in its area and
can customize
training
programs to meet
the demands in a
variety of
industries.
Similar skills
training and
placement
services are
offered through
Goodwill,
which says it
places someone
in a good job
every 53 seconds
of every
business day.
There are 161
Goodwill
community-based
locations in the
United States
that offer job
training
programs in a
variety of
industries,
including health
care,
hospitality,
banking,
information
technology,
computer
programming and
more.
Suggested links for interviewing tips:
http://www.careercc.com/interv3.shtml
http://www.worksmart.ca.gov/tips_interview.html
http://www.iseek.org/sv/41315.jsp
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Reading
this daily has transforming power to change your mind from fear to...
hope, peace and gratitude.
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God, our Father,
I turn to You seeking Your divine help and guidance as I look for
suitable employment. I am excited about using the gifts and
talents You have given me. I'm ready for the opportunity to use
them with gainful employment. I pray for a clear mind to be specific
with my career goals and expectations (position, people, environment,
location, compensation and benefits). Thank You for the resources
to meet my daily expenses at home as well as the expenses incurred with
job seeking. I pray for the confidence to grow out of my comfort
zone with future interviews and prospects.
I
believe my divine right place of employment is seeking me. I give thanks
in advance for the right connections being revealed.
My
opportunities and blessings are endless and sometimes they may come to me
in unexpected ways. Open my eyes. Open my mind. Open
my ears. Right action begins with me and I am empowered
by you God to begin moving and to keep moving towards greater
success. I am guided today to the place where I am needed,
valued and compensated well for my time and skills.
All
that the Father hath for me is mine and I take possession of what
belongs
to me with a swiftness, gratitude and confidence. My career
is for the glory of God to benefit my family and those I serve.
I believe as I speak these
words, that You, Father God, go before me preparing a way. I have
no fear for You are with me - my peace, my protection and my provision. Thank
You for releasing the courage, optimism, professionalism and resources
I need to secure my divine right employment.
 Thank
You for placing heavenly and earthly angels in my life to guide
me.
I
believe what You have done for others, You can do for me. Grant me
favor so that I may return home today with praise and thanksgiving
for your grace and mercy. I will share Your goodness with others
so they may know of Your power and glory.
I
feel better, encouraged and ready now to receive my career and financial
breakthrough. Thank You Lord for being the center of my JOY and
the source of my great new JOB!
Amen
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5 Common Resume Mistakes by
Nevin Barich
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Mistake #1: Typos
Even one spelling or grammatical error can send your résumé to
the recycle bin. Don't rely solely on your computer to check
spelling: it won't catch context errors. Take the time to
proofread your résumé. Try reading it three times: once for
accuracy, once for deleted or extra words, and once for spelling
errors. Attempt to read it backwards, which allows you to check
spacing errors and misspelled words without getting sidetracked
by context. It is also helpful to have several friends edit your
work.
Mistake #2: Too Much
Information
Don't list extraneous information, such as hobbies and
interests, unless they are relevant to the position for which
you are applying. Employers do not need to know your age,
weight, height, marital status or religious affiliation. It is
unwise to give an employer any reasons to develop even the
slightest prejudice or misconception about you.
Mistake #3: Too Self-Focused
Job seekers often focus résumés on personal goals. Instead,
consider describing what you can do for the company. Spend time
researching the company and the job description before you
submit your résumé. Demonstrate how you can solve their problems
by saving time or money, increasing efficiency or improving
productivity. How can you help your employer meet his or her
goals? This is your opportunity to sell yourself.
Mistake #4: Too Duty-Oriented
Concentrate on your achievements instead of focusing on your
daily functions and responsibilities. Avoid the common laundry
list of job duties. While it is important to explain what you
did at your previous job, an employer is more interested in your
results and accomplishments. It is easier to determine whether
you are a good match for the position if you specify what you
have achieved in your past positions.
Mistake #5: Too Flashy Or Fancy
Be considerate to your readers. Avoid using several different
fonts on your résumé and do not type in all capital letters.
This can make your résumé hard to read. Steer clear of big words
or jargon, which can be confusing rather than impressive. Your
résumé should be clear and to the point. Business letters, in
general, should be conservative, so avoid using graphics or
brightly colored paper. As a rule of thumb, don't use a font
size smaller than 11-point. If a résumé is difficult to read, it
may be overlooked. |
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