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Job Seeker Resources

Are you in the beginning phase of job searching?  Or just want to know how to manage your career? No, matter what stage you are at, know that you are in the right place.  Check out the valuable career information below.

 

 

NEworks Nebraska Department of Labor (NEDOL)  Updated Spring 2013

MCC is the first institution to partner with NEDOL http://neworks.nebraska.gov .  NEworks provides free employment services to job seekers and employers. 

NEworks Account Registration Guide

NEworks Resume How To Guide

NEworks Resume Standards and Resume Examples

Helpful Sites   Updated Spring 2013

Use your Identifying Your Interests results to find out more information about career and labor market trends.

  • NACE Salary Calculator -- The Salary Calculator program will ask you for information relating to your education, employment history, and other factors, to create the most accurate compensation and employment guidance available
  • www.military.com--Click on Veterans Jobs and use the Military Skills translator to convert your military experience to civilian experience.  Search for veteran jobs, upload your resume, network with veterans, explore the site.

 

Transferable Skills, will not only help you in your job search, but may open doors to new areas.  Learn more:  Updated Spring 2013

 

Resumes  Updated 2013
  • Functional Resume- Highlights areas of skills and accomplishment. Best for new graduates, career changers, or variety of job experiences.  Functional resume template.
  • Chronological Resume- Highlights solid work experience. Chronological resume template.
  • Combination Resume- Combines the functional and chronological into one resume.  List your skills and experience first, followed by your work experience. Combination resume template.

Resume Resources:

 
Cover Letters  Updated 2013
Cover Letter definition- A cover letter is a document sent with your resume to provide additional information on your skills and experience.  A cover letter typically provides detailed information on why you are qualified for the job you are applying for. Effective cover letters explain the reasons for your interest in the specific organization and identify your most relevant skills or experiences.
           Source: www.about.com

Cover Letter Resources:

Don't forget to write a Thank You letter after your interview! Let the employer know that you appreciate their time and are highly interested in the position.  Thank You Letter Tips.

 
 
 
 
 
 
Dress for Success: Updated Spring 2013
 
 
http://careerplanning.about.com/od/jobinterviews/a/dress_questions.htm - Dress for Success tips
http://www.kiplinger.com/features/archives/2007/09/dress.html - Dress for Success on a budget

          Dress for Success Video--www.vault.com

 

Omaha Clothing Closets  Updated Spring 2013

 
Interviewing:  Updated Spring 2013
 
http://jobsearch.about.com/od/interviewquestionsanswers/a/interviewquest.htm - Job Interview Question samples
http://career-advice.monster.com/job-interview/careers.aspx
- Tips on Job Interview Questions

           Interviewing Do's and Don'ts Video-- www.vault.com

 
 
 
Nonverbal Communication:
http://jobsearch.about.com/od/interviewsnetworking/a/nonverbalcomm.htm - Tips on nonverbal communication
 
Decision making:
http://cte.ed.gov/acrn/decision.htm - Career Decision Making Tool
 
Career Assessments:
http://necis.intocareers.org
Username: 09metrocc
Password: C000309
Nebraska Career Information System
www.nebraskacareerconnections.org - Nebraska Career Connections
http://omaha.careerlink.com/state/ne/city/omaha/frames.htm?page=/25.adg/01/index.htm - Careerlink – What “hue” are you?
http://www.keirsey.com/sorter/register.aspx - Kiersey Sort Temperament
 
Social Networking/Networking Skills
http://jobsearch.about.com/od/networking/Job_Search_Networking.htm - Tips for different social/job networking sites
http://jobsearch.about.com/od/onlinecareernetworking/Career_Social_Networking.htm
http://www.quintcareers.com/Internet_networking_sources.html - Tips for different social/job networking sites
http://mashable.com/2009/02/24/top-10-social-sites-for-finding-a-job/ - Top 10 Social Sites for Finding a Job by Dan Schawbel
 
How to Research Employers
http://www.careerplaybook.com/guide/research_employers.asp
 
Career Playbook on how to research employers
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/jobs/content/jobs/resources/stories/jobs_company_research_main.html - Palm Beach Post article on how to research a potential employer
 
Job Applications
http://www.worksmart.ca.gov/tips_application.html - Work Smart’s Tips on filling out applications
http://www.quintcareers.com/job_applications.html - How to successfully complete applications
 
Career Occupations
http://web.utk.edu/~career/wcidwtm/wcidwtm.php - What can I do with this Major?
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ - U.S. Department of Labor: Bureau of Labor Statistics
http://online.onetcenter.org/ - O*NET OnLine
 
Free computer resources in the community – “learn how to use a computer”
http://www.omahapubliclibrary.org/programs/computer-classes - Omaha Public Library - information on computer classes
http://www.bellevuelibrary.org/index.htm - Bellevue Library - general library information
http://www.gretnapubliclibrary.org/ - Gretna Public Library - general library information
http://cityoflavista.org/index.aspx?NID=100 - La Vista Library - information on computer classes
http://www.papillion.ne.us/library/ComputerClasses.htm - Sump Library in Papillion - information on computer classes
http://springfieldnebraska.com/index.php - Springfield Library information is within the City of Springfield webpage – type in keyword in search field
http://www.blairpubliclibrary.com/computers.htm - Blair Public Library – information on computer resources
http://www.uwmidlands.org/211 - Additional resources may be known through United Way of the Midlands

 

 
 
 
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