Very few older Job Seekers seem to have tapped into one of the most comprehensive local and web resources.
The Department of Labors website "Careeronestop" is a very comprehensive career transition and job search site. If you are looking for a new career or job there are hundreds of sites that you can use but DOL's CareerOneStop should be a welcome addition to your web browser bookmarks. It includes: (Editor's Note)
- A source for employment information and inspiration
- The place to manage your career
- Your pathway to career success
- Tools to help job seekers, students, businesses and career professionals
- Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor
- America’s Service Locator connects individuals to employment and training opportunities available at local One-Stop Career Centers. The Web site provides contact information for a range of local work-related services, including unemployment benefits, career development, and educational opportunities. ( www.ServiceLocator.org )
- America’s Career InfoNet helps individuals explore career opportunities to make informed employment and education choices. The Web site features user-friendly occupation and industry information, salary data, career videos, education resources, self-assessment tools, career exploration assistance, and other resources that support talent development in today's fast-paced global marketplace. ( www.CareerInfoNet.org )
- mySkills myFuture helps laid-off workers and other career changers find new occupations to explore. Users can identify occupations that require skills and knowledge similar to their current or previous job, learn more about these suggested matches, locature.org )
- Competency Model Clearinghouse provides the business community with a means to communicate its skill needs to educators and the workforce system in a common industry-driven framework. The models and other competency-based resources support development of curriculum and increased awareness of careers in high-growth industries. ( www.CareerOneStop.org/CompetencyModel )
- Worker ReEmployment provides employment, training, and financial assistance for laid-off workers. Includes resources for getting immediate help with unemployment insurane local training programs, and/or apply for jobs. ( www.mySkillsmyFutce, healthcare, and other financial needs; job searching and resume tips; changing careers and understanding transferable skills; and upgrading skills through education and training. ( www.CareerOneStop.org/ReEmployment )
- Key to Career Success provides career information and links to work-related services that help veterans and military service members success fully transition to civilian careers. ( www.CareerOneStop.org/m )
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Thanks for sharing such an informative article. I am a career managment consultant and will definite use this great resource with my clients.
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