Paying It Forward

Career OneStop - You can search for jobs and explore different career options. You can also get tips to help improve your resume and interview skills. Find a government job - If you're looking for a government job, USAJobs.gov is the place where you can find all job opportunities posted. You can also use the USAJobs iPhone app to search for and apply to jobs. Get advice on how to write a strong federal resume by watching this video. Find local help - The Department of Labor has offices all over the country that offer employment assistance programs. Find an office near you. Read Focused Jobseeking - This free publication offers guidelines for taking control of your job search. If you've lost a job or want to change career paths, you can take advantage of education and training opportunities to help you build new skills. The Department of Labor offers training programs through Career OneStop. You can find short-term trainings, certification programs, apprenticeship opportunities and more. You'll also find resources for further professional development in your current career and ways to update your skills to be more marketable to employers. If you're considering student loans to help finance any training or education, learn the process of applying for student loans and managing student loan debt. ... View more

If you’re looking for your next job, there’s nothing more important than building your professional network. According to career experts, the best hires come from referrals or word of mouth. Employers rely on employees and trusted colleagues to recommend good candidates. This is why networking is one of the most effective ways of finding a job. ... View more

I talk a lot about networking, and how much it has done for my career. I thought I would post a recent sucesss story of my own, and encourage others to do the same.  The payoff is not usually this blatant, but it sure is nice when it happens. Recently, I was nominating a colleague for an award.  In the course of collecting info about the nominee without them knowing, I contacted their boss.  I knew him slightly, having edited a couple of grant proposals for the department a couple years ago.  After I got the info I needed for the nomination, he mentioned that he had another grant proposal due next week, and maybe it would be a good idea for me to take a look at that one also.  What started out as me doing something nice for a colleague for an award ended up with me getting a nice little contract.  And now if my colleague wins the award, the story will have a perfect ending! What's your networking success story? ... View more

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There will be a Career Fair as part of SERMACS2011 in Richmond, Virginia, on October 27-28.  Please see an informational letter and registration forms for both job seekers and employers at http://sermacs2011.org/career/career-fair/  . ... View more