Unemployment Extension 2014 By Alison DoyleDecember 12, 2013

Update December 13, 2013: To date, there is still no Congressional action on renewing the unemployment extensions that expire on December 28, 2013.  Without an extension all federally funded unemployment benefits will be cut off.
Please keep in mind that legislation to renew Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) can be passed retroactively early next year. Alternatively, Congress could return to pass an extension. If you are collecting unemployment benefits continue to file for benefits, so your compensation won't be disrupted if unemployment is extended.
Your state unemployment office may provide notification saying no further extension benefits can be paid. However, that doesn't mean that there isn't a chance of benefits being continued for 2014.
Get Updates: I will post updates as soon as there is news on what will be happening with unemployment. Also, follow me on Twitter, add me to your Google+ Circles and like About Job Search on Facebook for more news and information.

Career Success Workshops Available for Job Seekers

Did you know that JobsPlus One-Stop Career Centers offer Career Success Workshops for individuals who are interested in gaining employment or are seeking career advancement. The workshop topics center on tips and techniques for standing out from the competition and the latest job search tactics.  Check out what is available this month.

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When you Google "Alison Doyle" you'll find her About.com bio, personal website, Amazon author bio and Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Google+ pages. That's because she has spent a lot of time building her personal brand.  Her goal was to increase her visibility so that anyone who was interested in learning more about her and her work could readily find information.

Job seekers are increasing doing the same in order to get found by employers. 

Check out Alison Doyles' article on increasing your visiblity online so that you too can be found by employers. 

How to Explain a Termination in a Job Interview

If you have every been let go or terminated from a job and wondered how to explain it in a job interview...read this great article by Alison Doyle.

New Jobs Module Available in Reference USA Database

Now available in our Reference USA Online Database is a new Jobs Search module which is available for all Niceville Library card holders.  You can access this resource from home by clicking on the link and entering your Niceville Library's 16 digit barcode number on the back of your library card. 

2013 Job Fair Date

The 2013 Panhandle Job Fair will be held April 18th and September 19th. Doors are open to the public from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (CST).  The check-in and registration for employer set-up is from 8 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.     E-Mail: PanhandleJobFair@gmail.com

No registration is needed for job seekers.

Please Note The New Location!

The Panhandle Job Fair is located on 165 Coral Drive which is about .15 miles North of Miracle Strip Parkway/Highway 98 in Fort Walton Beach. St. Mary's Parish Life Center 165 Coral Drive Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

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Veterans

There are numerous agencies that are able to assist veterans with transition and employment issues. The following are just a few examples.

Eglin AFB, Airman and Family Readiness Center  850-882-9060 Hurlburt Field, Airman and Family Readiness Center 850-884-5441 Tyndall AFB, Airman and Family Readiness Center  850-283-4204 Whiting Field, Fleet and Family Support Center 850-623-7177

The centers offer various classes to include (3 Day TAP class, VA Briefing, DTAP briefing, Medical Records Review and Separation/Retirement briefings). They also are able to assist with one-on-one appointments to help the transition that may cover employment and financial issues.  Also check out for further options and information.

Summer Jobs for Teens

Summer Jobs for Teens 

 

Employ Florida Marketplace allows job-seekers to customize their job searches. The advanced search allows you to add criteria such as Summer Youth, Internship, or On the Job Training to narrow your focus.

  

Teens can use Florida Electronic Library's (FEL) Career Transitions to search for different types of jobs, create a résumé, write a cover letter, and prepare for interviews with an interview simulation. 

  

Traditional job boards like CareerBuilder.com and Monster.com also feature advanced searches that allow teens to narrow their search to Part-time or Seasonal listings.

  

Teens can find additional job listings on the employment pages of the state's  college and university websites or on local Craigslist sites.
 

Regional Workforce Boards also offer youth employment and training programs through the local One-Stop Career Centers.

Florida Ready to Work is an employee credentialing program that tests and scores job skills. Earning the Ready to Work Credential can help a teen highlight his or her skills and initiative and stand out from other applicants.

Pathways for Students and Recent Graduates to Federal Careers is a new program designed to provide students from high school to graduate level with opportunities to work in Federal agencies while still in school and while getting paid for the work performed. Students who successfully complete the program may be eligible for conversion to a permanent job in the civil service.

Quintessential Careers is an online collection of links to summer, seasonal and camp job boards as well as links to tips and resources to help teens find good summer jobs. 

Great New Resource - Check it Out!

Check out the Northwest Florida Career Pathways Portal. The Portal is designed to help you find different careers in Northwest Florida - and then, explore pathways to help you reach those career goals. Educational institutions and Workforce Development Boards throughout Northwest Florida have worked together to build this Portal to showcase careers and educational opportunities throughout Northwest Florida.

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Kim Komando's Tip of the Day for Job Searchers

Search thousands of job boards at once If you're looking for a job you aren't alone. There are plenty of people out of work or hoping for a better job. That makes finding job postings in your area difficult. If you need to find a job, head over to Indeed. This site crawls thousands of job boards. Then, it presents the results in an easy-to-use index. All you need do is enter your search term and ZIP code or city. You'll get a list of matching results.

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