· by Sophiana
#NewJobNovember: Resources for Your Job Search
A month of curated job search resources — CareerOneStop, General Assembly, and Career Contessa — for career changers and first-time job seekers.
Introducing #NewJobNovember: every week throughout the month of November, To Through Beyond shared a useful resource related to finding a new job — created by some of my favorite leaders in the professional development space. ✨
Week 1 — CareerOneStop
Sponsored by the US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop delivers integrated, easy-to-understand workforce information for job seekers, students, workers, and employers. They provide specialized resources for career changers, military and veterans, workers with criminal convictions, 55+ workers, workers with disabilities, and remote-work seekers.
Week 2 — LinkedIn (via General Assembly)
I think it’s safe to say: LinkedIn is the new resume. 💁🏻♀️ With nearly a billion members, tens of millions of companies, and millions of open jobs, it adds up to endless opportunities to find your dream job — from the comfort of your own home.
Whether you’re actively looking or just keeping your profile fresh (hello, recruiters! 👋), it’s important to develop a profile that showcases your unique skills and personal brand. General Assembly publishes excellent LinkedIn tips from their experts.
Week 3 — Career Contessa
It’s common knowledge that you should go into an interview prepared to #humblebrag about your skills and experience… but have you taken the time to think about why you actually want the job?
With so much of our time spent at work — and, for many of us, a significant part of our identity defined by it — it’s important that we enjoy what we do. It’s equally critical to employers that candidates can give an informed answer to the question: why do you want to work here? Career Contessa breaks down how to prepare for it in four simple steps.
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