Career Resources
All around you are excellent resources to help you make good career choices. Talk with family and friends, or others who have careers that seem interesting to you. Search the Internet or go to your local library and ask where the Career Resource room or section is.
Below are resources and websites that might aid you in your search for employment.
Help with Self-Directed Career Planning Titles
Resumé & Cover Letter
Having a well prepared resumé and cover letter that catches the perspective employers' eyes quickly is essential in today's job market. You want your resumé to be accurate, current, tailored to the type of job you are applying to and has NO typos. Here are some helpful links to drafting a resumé:
http://www.jobhero.com/ "JobHero is the web's most comprehensive resource to help you find outstanding resume samples for your job title. Whether you are crafting your first resume or updating on existing resume with your latest job, you'll find the most impactful language at JobHero".
http://www.job-hunt.org/resume_that_works.shtml
http://www.careerperfect.com/content/resume-writing-help-how-to-write-resume/
http://career-advice.monster.com/resumes-cover-letters/resumesamples/jobs.aspx
Sample Cover Letters
Books:
The Everything Resumé Book: Great Resumes for Every Situation - Burton Jay Nadler
Job Board
https://www.disabledperson.com/-an excellent job board listing over 250,000 USA Jobs.
The 20 Best Job Search Web Sites By: Sean Ludwig
https://www.maxoutreach.com/jobs/-a new job board definitely worth looking at.
www.usajobs.gov- USAJOBS is the Federal Government’s official one-stop source for federal jobs and employment information.
https://neuvoo.com/en-"your job search starts here"
www.locanto.com/jobs/j/ Are you currently unemployed or looking for more meaningful employment in your local area?
Indeed.com — The site gathers job listings from thousands of websites including job boards, newspapers, associations, and company career pages.
gettinghired.com — Careers & Community for Talented People with Disabilities
hcareers.com — jobs in the Hospitality industry
jobcircle.com — job board, serving the Mid-Atlantic region
hospitaljobsonline.com - resource for healthcare jobs
Placement Help
Staffing and Employment agencies are resources to consider as you can test your ability to work and get an idea of what you may or may not be able to handle as many of these jobs are temporary and commitment is limited. This is also a way of building a recent employment history if you have been out the job market for a while.
Career One Stops
Career One Stops offer free access to computer-based skill and aptitude testing, use of job search tools, information sessions and computers with internet access to assist you in your job search. Workshops and job clubs help job seekers identify job skills, fill out applications correctly, write resumes, learn interview techniques, access labor market information and post their resumes.
Office Locator : http://www.servicelocator.org/
Interview Advice
Below are links to websites that provide information on interviewing
Playing the Part: Your Role for the Interview
Disclosing Your Disability to an Employer
Art Of Disclosing Your Disability
Career Fairs
http://www.nationalcareerfairs.com/
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