Monday, May 9, 2016

A Guide to Government Careers

The Guide to Government Careers is a comprehensive guide on finding the perfect career for those looking to work in municipal, local, and federal government roles. The guide takes users through everything - from taking the right academic path to resources dedicated to finding government positions. They even included a breakdown of career profiles & salary information within each level of government, dedicated career search engines for locating government jobs, and the perks of working for the government.

Free Job Readiness Curriculum for Teens

First jobs are a big step toward adulthood. They teach commitment, responsibility, time management and people skills. But in our modern economy, even “after school” jobs have stiff competition and require basic skills and an understanding of workplace etiquette. Available through ReadyJobs for free! Check it out.

Best Jobs Rated by US News and World Report

The 100 Best Jobs

Good jobs are those that pay well, challenge us, are a good match for our talents and skills, aren't too stressful, offer room to advance and provide a satisfying work-life balance. Even though there is no one best job that suits each of us, U.S. News' list of the 100 Best Jobs of 2016 are ranked according to their ability to offer this mix of qualities. Also, the best careers are ones that are hiring. Physician, software developer, nurse practitioner, computer systems analyst and orthodontist are among the top-ranked occupations on U.S. News’ list of the 100 Best Jobs of 2016. Read more about how we rank the best jobs, and check out our complete list.

25 Top Paying Jobs for Women Right Now!

Forbes article on the top paying jobs for women in 2016. Check it out.

Job Loss ~ What do I do?

Job loss—whether it’s sudden or expected—is one of life’s most traumatic events.

Take time to recognize your loss. At the same time, start with the actions below to help find a new job: Network early. As soon as you anticipate a layoff, ramp up your efforts. Having an active network will really pay off during and after a job loss. Tell everyone about your situation and ask for advice and referrals.

Schedule informational interviews.

Assess yourself and any potential career change – make sure you really know what your transferable skills are and which ones you really want (and don’t want) to use in the next job.

Locate your local One-Stop Career Center to find out what kinds of services you may be eligible for.

Update your resume. As you work, think about past accomplishments, work tasks you enjoyed and those you’d like to avoid in a next job. Collect materials to update your portfolio as well.

Dive into your job search.

Niceville Library's Electronic Resources

The Niceville Library Reference Staff is here to help. Call us @ 279-4863 x 1504 or email us at NcvLibrary@okaloosa.lib.fl.us. Niceville Library also provides Electronic Resources such as ReferenceUSA and Gale Virtual Reference Library. Click on the Services tab or the Electronic Resources icon. Enter your 14 digit library barcode number to access.

Additional services provided for Job Seekers: Photocopies and faxing of resumes are free. One-on-one computer assistance to those applying for their unemployment compensation.