Favorite Resources

Each GCDF training class, we take the opportunity to share our favorite resources. Below is the 2012-13 GCDF class favorites. What would you add?

 

Websites

O*NET Online – http://www.onetonline.org/

Occupational Outlook Handbook -http://www.bls.gov/ooh/

Office of Employment Training - http://oet.ky.gov/

Bureau of Labor Statistics - http://www.bls.gov/

http://www.bls.gov/opub/ooq/ - Occupational Outlook Quarterly (Grab Bag, My Career, You’re a What?,  OO Chart)

Kentucky Labor Market Information – www.workforcekentucky.ky.gov

Career One Stop - http://www.CareerOnestop.org/lmi/lmihome.asp

Education and Career Opportunity System

Indeed - http://www.indeed.com/

Mynextmove.org

LinkedIn - http://www.linkedin.com/

Focus Career Right Now

http://www.census.gov/eos/www.naics/ - NAICS codes

http://www.bls.gov/soc/home.htm - Standard Occupational Classification (SOC)

Manta – company research

Wetfeet.com – spotlight on career professionals

ResumeBear.com – blog articles and a free phone app to track resume

Glassdoor.com

ReferenceUSA.com

Webinars: Big Marker – Bigmarker.com

Other Resources

www.kimtag.com – for qr code

Assessments: World of Work Assessment (Carla Hunter); Worksmarts(JIST)

 

Successful Job Search Strategies

Job Search Strategies

What advice would I give to clients who have lost their jobs or who may be gearing up for a job search? Through the years, I have observed that clients who make successful career transitions tend to have a few things in common.

·         They network constantly and effectively.

·         They can sell themselves and clearly articulate how they can help a future employer.

·         They use social networking tools (e.g. LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter) to connect with people in their industry and to build their credibility.

·         They read career and professional development books, blogs, and articles. They attend professional development and career related workshops and seminars.

·         They act quickly and with urgency to gain an edge over other candidates.

·         They take care of themselves physically, emotionally, and intellectually so that they can put their best foot forward. Attitude is everything.

·         They revise and improve their job search self-marketing pieces (e.g. resume, cover letter, LinkedIn profile).

·         They remain flexible and look at all opportunities.

·         They are conscious of projecting a professional image.

·         They practice interviewing skills.

·         They can confidently answer why they are no longer employed or looking for a new opportunity with a positive spin.

 

Below are some helpful articles and links.

• Job Seekers: Stop Kidding Yourself

http://www.careerhubblog.com/main/2010/07/job-searchers-stop-kidding-yourself.html

• 18 Things Your Mama Never Told You about Looking for Work, According to Those Looking For it

http://www.careerhubblog.com/main/2009/09/18-things-your-mama-never-told-you-about-looking-for-work-according-to-those-looking-for-it.html

• Job Seekers: 10 Questions to Ask Yourself

http://www.careerhubblog.com/main/2010/10/job-seekers-10-questions-to-ask-yourself.html

• Job Seekers: Rituals and Habits to Speed Up Your search

http://www.careerhubblog.com/main/2010/10/job-seekers-rituals-and-habits-to-speed-up-your-search.html