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- 1. Valuable Resources for Job Seekers Indeed Remains the Leading Source of External Hire for 5 Consecutive Years American Job Center Websites Bureau of Labor Statistics Department of Labor Work values checklist All the Best Free Career Resources and Tools That We've Written About Volunteer How to File a Complaint Against Your Employer (USA) How to Fill Out a Job Application When Out of Work for a Long Time Free online training 7 ways to prepare yourself for a background checked before your interview What are job fairs? Job fair resources Multi-Generations in the workforce Defining a Temp Agency Looking Into The Future Of eLearning 6 Ways to Research Employers Before Interviewing How to Explain Being Fired on a Job Interview The Top 10 Hardest Jobs to Fill Eight Ways to Make Yourself More Marketable Participate in Network groupsCan Recruiters Find YOU?
- 3. Example of New Jersey American Job Center http://www.wnjpin.state.nj.us/
- 7. Work values checklist Money? Independence? Helping others? Let our checklist help you prioritize what's important for your next job. Every day, we make choices -- some without careful consideration. Whether we realize it or not, often our career choice is based on values rather than the work. Values are the beliefs, attitudes and judgments we prize. Are you aware of your values? Do you act on them? Use this checklist to get a better idea of what's important to you. It's divided into three categories related to intrinsic, extrinsic and lifestyle values. https://www.monster.com/career-advice/article/work-values-check-list
- 8. Can Recruiters Find YOU? 5 Online Methods to Borrow I was a recruiter for more than 15 years, so job seekers often ask me for advice on how to meet recruiters and how to make working with recruiters a beneficial experience. My reply is not always what they want to hear: Top recruiters don’t want to meet you. They don’t want you to call them, and they don’t want you to send your resume to them. They are already wired into their own network of potential candidates in the fields they cover. If they’re doing their jobs correctly, they already know all the top candidates in their fields or know where to find them. In other words, if they want to meet you, they’ll find you. https://www.theladders.com/p/7292/can-recruiters- find-you-5-online-methods-to-borrow
- 9. Network Connect with friends and or people who work in your industry. If you are making a career change then try to connect with people who work in that specific industry. Initiate a conversation and share thought-provoking posts.
- 10. All the Best Free Career Resources and Tools That We've Written About Maybe I’m just speaking for myself here, but nothing gets me more excited than seeing the word “free,” paired with something that I actually want—whether it’s a class, app, or book—the one-syllable word makes me feel like I’ve won the lottery in a small sense. I know, it’s not quite as exciting as actually holding that winning ticket, but this is me finding joy in the small things. 1. 10 Free Classes to Learn to Code (if You Have Absolutely No Idea Where to Start) 2. 13 Free Classes to Help You Manage Your Personal Finances (Like an Adult) 3. 7 Free Short Classes You Can Take (and Finish!) on Your Lunch Break 4. 7 Free Tutorials That’ll Help You Brush Up on Key Job Skills (From Your Couch) 5. 64 Free Resources to Teach Yourself to Code (Without Leaving Your Couch) 6. The Free App That Makes it Easy to End Every Day on a Good Note 7. 5 Free Note-Taking Apps That’ll Help You Keep Track of Everything (and Anything) 8. 275 Free Resume Templates You Can Use Right Now 9. 8 Career-Boosting Books You Can Now Read for Free if You Have Amazon Prime 10. 30 Free Ways to Find the Answer to “What Should I Do With My Life?” 11. This New Free Design Tool Just Made it Way Easier to Pull Off Amazing Presentations 12. The Free Resume Tool That'll Trick People Into Thinking You Paid a Professional to Design It 13. 5 Quick, Easy, (and Free!) Ways to Create an Awesome Email Signature Today https://www.themuse.com/advice/all-the-best-free- career-resources-and-tools-that-weve-written-about
- 11. Hiring managers love to see volunteer work on a resume, because it shows that you've taken that extra step to prove that you're a valuable worker, even without a full-time job. At the same time, you are building relevant skills or gaining new industry skills and they deserve a place on your resume employment history. Treat each opportunity as you would a paid job by describing your role and highlighting your major contributions and accomplishments to the organization on your resume. A final thought - it’s also great for you and your local community, too.
- 12. How to File a Complaint Against Your Employer (USA) Many federal and state laws govern the relations between employers and employees. Generally, employers must pay their hourly employees at least minimum wage plus time and a half for any hours over 40 in a workweek, and maintain safe and sanitary working conditions. Employers also cannot discriminate against current or prospective employees based on race, ethnicity, gender, religion, disability, or age. If your employer has failed to compensate you according to the applicable wage and hour laws, has failed to uphold safety and sanitation regulations, or has discriminated against you, you may be able to file a complaint against him with federal or state agencies. http://www.wikihow.com/File-a-Complaint-Against-Your-Employer-(USA)
- 13. How to Fill Out a Job Application When Out of Work for a Long Time Managers and human resources professionals understand that job seekers may have little control over big employment gaps, especially after mass industry layoffs. The job application may be your only opportunity to impress, persuade and explain your skills and experience to a prospective employer, especially if the instructions state not to submit a resume or cover letter. Present your long-term unemployment on the application in a positive way. http://work.chron.com/fill-out-job- application-out-work-long-time-5603.html
- 15. https://www.gcflearnfree.org For more than a decade, the GCFLearnFree.org program has helped millions around the world learn the essential skills they need to live and work in the 21st century. From Microsoft Office and email to reading, math, and more, GCFLearnFree.org offers more than 180 topics, including more than 2,000 lessons, 800+ videos, and 55+ interactives and games, completely free. The content at GCFLearnFree.org is what we call self-paced tutorials. This means these tutorials are available when you are, on your schedule. You can view one lesson or an entire tutorial. And you don't have to create an account or sign in; you can start learning immediately. If you need a quick answer, click the relevant tutorial, view the applicable lesson, then go on with your day. If you want to really learn a topic in depth, you can start with the first lesson and work your way through the entire tutorial. You can review the tutorial as many times as you want and anytime you need.
- 16. W3Schools is a web developers site, with tutorials and references on web development languages such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, SQL, W3.CSS, and Bootstrap, covering most aspects of web programming. The site derives its name from the World Wide Web (W3), but is not affiliated with the W3C. W3Schools was originally created in 1998 by Refsnes Data, a Norwegian software development and consulting company. https://www.w3schools.com
- 17. https://vimeo.com/228159852 https://www.codecademy.com/Learn More Watch Video Codecademy is an education company. But not one in the way you might think. We're committed to building the best learning experience inside and out, making Codecademy the best place for our team to learn, teach, and create the online learning experience of the future.
- 20. https://theinterviewguys.com/7-ways-to-prepare- yourself-for-a-background-check-before-your-interview/ Nowadays, virtually every type of employer—from education and medicine to office work and retail—requires their applicants to undergo criminal and/or other types of background checks prior to hiring. There are numerous reasons for these checks: employers run them to keep the workplace safe, to avoid negligible hiring claims, and more. For you as the applicant, though, the presence of the background check means one thing: another step in the employment screening process for which you need to be prepared. Many job searchers ask, “But how can I prepare for a background check?” It’s a valid question, given the fact that most of the information employers are digging for—criminal convictions, driving records, etc.—are things that you cannot alter or fix on a whim. However, there are still numerous ways that you can get prepared for the big background check test.
- 21. They are an opportunity for job seekers to speak directly to employers that might have job openings, but they can be a mixed experience. It's important to have the right expectations for what you can and cannot do at a job fair. What are job fairs?
- 22. What Recruiters Wish You Knew About Career Fairs I have spent a lot of time in my life at career fairs, both as a recruiter and as a career counselor invited to attend the fair to assist job seekers. Often when job seekers are out of earshot, I have the opportunity to hear what recruiters think about these events. I think you should know, too, so here are career fair tips that recruiters would share if they were being completely candid……. http://www.vocationvillage.com/career-fair-tips/
- 25. CAREER FAIR: THE ODDS SHOW YOU ARE BLOWING IT For most companies with a booth at a career fair, it doesn’t matter if they see 100 or 500 candidates, they are happy to get 1, maybe two hires out of a day on the road. In the next two posts I explain why the numbers are low, how to get Nasty with the system, and walk away with the interview. Every year, I visit 8-10 large colleges just before graduation armed with attractive recruiters and a portable conference booth. At the end of the week we were happy to get on average one hire per day. Didn’t matter if it was a school with 25K students or a small private college. http://hrnasty.com/career-fair-advice/
- 26. JOB FAIR: GETTING THE INTERVIEW If I talk to 100 or 500 candidates at a Job Fair, 98% of the folks that stop by the booth fail and won’t get a call. The good news is that there are always a few students that comes to a fair prepped, do everything right, and walk away with an interview. http://hrnasty.com/job-fair-2/
- 27. https://www.employmentcounselor.net/generations Learn more about the multi-generations in the workforce Traditionalists - Although this group (born 1945 or earlier) has largely left the workforce, its experiences influenced how the next generation would (or would not) grow up. Baby Boomers (born between 1946 and 1964) came of age during the relative prosperity of the post-war years. During the 1960s, young Baby Boomers saw the rise of leaders from the previous generational group such as JFK, RFK, and Martin Luther King – seeing their assassinations, or the aftermath of those tragedies, on live TV. Moved by these and other events, adult Baby Boomers challenged and rejected the very institutions and values that provided security for them while growing up. As its name reflects, Generation X (born 1965 to 1976) members lacked a sense of connection with the world around them as they came of age. They grew up in the midst of national emergencies, global transitions, and epic endings: They witnessed the Watergate scandal, the Iranian hostage crisis, the energy crisis, the fall of the Berlin Wall, and Operation Desert Storm. Millennials (born 1977 to 1995) were children and young adults that entered consciously into the 21st century. Although Millennials also saw the rise of social media and online technologies, their most significant event is 9/11. Generation Z: Today’s teenagers and young adults (born 1996 to present) came of age during a time of cultural and political change that is unique to their generation. In fact, they don’t recall a moment when the US war on terror did not exist; when same-sex marriages were not legal; or when the national economy was not struggling. And they will not recall a time before there was a black US president.
- 28. Generational Divide: 5 Ways to Work Alongside Younger Peers This is a popular time of year to be handing out advice. Whether it's high school seniors who are headed off to college or college graduates who are entering the workforce for the first time, it seems as though everyone has some grand advice to share on how to be successful. While that guidance can be valuable, millennials aren't the only generation that could use some wisdom this time of year. Now is the perfect time to give the office veterans a refresher on how best to co-exist with their new, younger peers, many of whom are stepping into their first real job. http://www.businessnewsdaily.com/6640-ways- to-work-alongside-younger-peers.html
- 29. Think of the last time you heard comments like these … You’re right, but I’m the boss! Just do your job! I remember when … The kid wants a promotion after six months on the job! No! How did you react? Were you offended? Were you okay with the comment? Did you understand, or not understand, why someone would say these words? The words and your reaction, as well as the reactions of others, reflect generational differences in the workplace. http://www.fdu.edu/newspubs/magazine/05ws/generations.htm
- 30. 10 Jobs Only Millennials Would Understand http://blog.adeccousa.com/jobs-only-millennials-would-understand/ Millennials take a lot of flak, but studies have shown that they’re dedicated workers, skilled at collaborating with others, and very connected; according to research firm Gallup, 91 percent of millennials have a smartphone and 71 percent name the Internet as their primary source of news and information. As such, there are some jobs out there that suit America’s largest generation better than any other. Let’s take a look at ten jobs in particular that only millennials in the workforce would understand. 1. Emoji Translator 2. Social Alchemist 3. Video Playlist Curation 4. Video Fellowship – Nifty 5. Engagement Editor 6. Growth Hacker 7. Marketing Ninja/Digital Overlord 8. Visual Storyteller 9. Head of Body and Mind 10. Freelancer
- 31. 10 Traits to Prepare You for Generation Z The always-connected, social-savvy, app-happy, smartphone-dependent, experienced-millennial workforce is here today, but post-millennials, or Generation Z, is the next demographic cohort. With birth years starting in the early 2000s, this generation was born with the Internet, technology, and social media in their hands. How will post-millennials use online communities to work, communicate, shop, and innovate? How far will this generation take technology? https://www.salesforce.com/blog/2017/02/generation-z-traits.html
- 32. A temporary work agency, temp agency or temporary staffing firm finds and retains workers. Other companies, in need of short-term workers, contract with the temporary work agency to send temporary workers, or temps, on assignments to work at the other companies. Defining a Temp Agency
- 33. Working for Temp Agencies Pros & Cons of Temping (Temporary Job) Temporary (“temp”) employment agencies find workers for companies that need people to fill in on a short-term basis. The company benefits because it doesn’t incur all the administrative costs of placing an ad, interviewing, and possibly training a new employee. It also saves by paying a flat hourly rate to the temp agency, which issues a paycheck to the temp and handles all the payroll withholding and benefits. The temp agency finds workers and places them with the appropriate company, and the temp worker is on the job only as long as they are needed – it could be for a few days, a few weeks, or a few months. I know people with computer skills who have been temps at the same company for years. http://www.moneycrashers.com/working-temp-agencies-temping/
- 34. Guide to the Temporary Work Option Sometimes a temporary job is the proverbial life saver that enables you to pay your bills while you find your next "permanent" job. Or, taking temporary jobs may be an opportunity for you to explore what jobs are available, perhaps laying the groundwork for a career transition into a new field. Other times, temporary work is all you have time for. If you are currently unemployed, know that many recruiters and employers view your work in short-term temporary or longer-term contracting jobs as a very positive sign of your ambition and work ethic. This work is proof that you are a good, motivated worker. You are staying active in the business world and keeping your skills up-to-date. You are not sitting back, relaxing with your TV and enjoying unemployment. https://www.job-hunt.org/temporary-work/temporary-employment.shtml
- 35. Looking Into The Future Of eLearning "When you take the free will out of education, that turns it into schooling." – John Taylor Gatto eLearning is all about using electronic technologies for educational curriculum outside the boundaries of traditional classroom and, of course, it is gaining popularity especially among the younger generation over the past decade. Nowadays, obtaining a degree or a certificate for a course opted has become very easy. You don’t need to actually sit and take a lecture at the MIT; instead, all you need is an internet connection to access any lecture of your favorite professor online. The broad-band of eLearning varies from distant education, learning online, computerized electronic learning, and many others which makes it more appealing to the public. But what about the future of eLearning? https://elearningindustry.com/education-future-of-elearning
- 36. 6 Ways to Research Employers Before Interviewing Just showing up to an interview is hardly going to be enough to secure a job. Employers expect job seekers to know about the company and why they want to work there. You’ve already done some preliminary research when you applied for the job, but now it is time to take a deeper dive into the company’s website and social network profiles of employees. The sooner you get started, the better. https://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices- careers/2014/10/08/6-ways-to-research-employers-before-interviewing
- 37. How to Explain Being Fired on a Job Interview "So, why did your previous employer let you go?“ Ouch. Rough question to get in a job interview. But let's be real: If you encountered a termination in the past, it's one you will get asked – guaranteed. For a question like this, it's especially important to prepare and practice. Stumbling over your words can sound like you're hiding something or as if you're not exactly sure what happened – neither of which will put you at the top of the list for prospective employers. https://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices- careers/2013/08/15/how-to-explain-being-fired-on-a-job-interview Chrissy Scivicque
- 38. Eight Ways to Make Yourself More Marketable Use Your Name as Your Brand, Especially in Email Meet an Employer's Need Maintain a Smart Online Profile. Ask for Help Become Active in a Professional Association Take a Class or Get a Certificate Take on a New Project at Work Be Flexible https://www.monster.com/career-advice/article/8- ways-to-make-yourself-more-marketable-hot-jobs
- 39. Indeed Remains the Leading Source of External Hire for 5 Consecutive Years There have never been more ways to attract and recruit talent, but the latest Top Sources of Hire Report from SilkRoad shows the top external sources perform far above the rest. For the fifth year in a row, a deep analysis of the data showed that Indeed greatly outperforms other job search engines and job boards as online sources of hire—58% of external online hires are sourced from Indeed (up from 54% in 2015). http://blog.indeed.com/2016/04/27/indeed-remains-the-leading- source-of-external-hire-for-5-consecutive-years/
- 40. The Top 10 Hardest Jobs to Fill The economy is sputtering, and companies say they will make nothing but perfect-10 hires. Meanwhile, Baby Boomers are retiring by the millions -- and everyone wants to be a millionaire, not a wage earner. Where does all this leave employers and workers in their never-ending struggle to tip the balance in the American labor market? https://www.monster.com/career-advice/article/top-10-hardest-jobs-to-fill Eisenbrey says EPI data shows labor shortages in a number of white-collar niches, from healthcare workers to librarians, farm managers, engineering managers and environmental scientists. The skilled trades rank high among blue-collar jobs that are hard to fill, according to the Manpower survey. Carpenters, welders, plumbers, electricians and masons are in demand, the survey says. Even in our digital age, stuff still needs to get from here to there, whether the trip is across the warehouse floor or around the world. That’s why jobs for laborers such as freight, stock and materials handlers are projected to increase by almost 250,000 positions from 2004 to 2014, according to the BLS.
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