Job seekers who are computer savvy have an abundance of resources on the web. Sometimes, though, human contact can complement what you find online.
Last week, a visitor to our Facebook page suggested we talk about the many CareerOneStop centers throughout the U.S. that provide job search assistance.
We thought it was a great idea!
In a nutshell, CareerOneStop is a service of the U.S. Department of Labor, with more than 3,000 local One-Stop Career Centers around the country. Their main purpose is to assist job seekers by connecting them with employment and training opportunities.
The CareerOneStop web site provides contact information for a range of local work-related services, including unemployment benefits, career development, and educational offerings. Go to the Service Locator page to find the office nearest you.
The program also hosts a wealth of other career services, which you can discover just by visiting the home page. It also provides links to information about unemployment benefits in your state.
Check it out.
Have you taken advantage of the services available at one of these centers? Please share your experience in a comment below.
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