Great Online Resources for Job Hunters

By Cathy Feole.

From the weather, one would not think that summer is just around the corner.  However, there is finally some sun in regards to employment opportunities in our area.  Perhaps it’s time to update that resume to be ready when the right job comes along. Or, maybe the time is right to start looking for that dream career and figuring out what to do to get it.  Regardless of your circumstance, there are a number of online tools available that let you explore careers, find training, determine your skills and even figure out what salary you need to meet living expenses.  Even if you have looked at some of these utilities before, take another, deeper look now.  You may be surprised at what you learn about yourself that will help you map a brighter future.

Below are just a few of the online tools to assist you in finding a new job or career.  For even more information on the career assistance programs available try http://www.Gotoworksource.com

Career Center: Use the assessment tools to determine what occupation is the best for you. If you already have one in mind, you can also search for a job here.

Labor Market Information: Research and compare industries, occupations, and areas in Washington State. Find employers, training providers, and training programs.

mySkills myFuture: Explore new career options based on the skills you’ve used in a past job. Compare careers, find training, and search for jobs.                       

MyNextMove.org: Learn more about career tasks, skills, and salary information, for over 900 different careers.                                

O*Net Online: Use key words to search for occupations, or list your skills to find matching occupations.                                

Occupation Profiler: Identify Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for any occupation.                               

Skills Profiler : Three tools to help you get moving to a better future: the Skills Identifier, Skills Explorer, and Skills Gap Analyzer.                            

Occupations by Skills: Create a list of skills you have or plan to acquire, and find occupations that match most of your skills.                                

Interest Profiler: Identify  your highest interest areas, which can point to the kinds of occupations you are more likely to find rewarding.                

Work Importance Locator: Identify your Work Values, which can point to occupations you find rewarding.