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.