Job and Career Guide: Job Search
Job Club
The Orange County Employment and Training Administration (ETA) is offering to the general public, Job Club Zoom Meetings for downsized and unemployed employees to help them gain the necessary job search skills to reenter today’s challenging and competitive the workplace. Workshops will run on Tuesdays and Thursdays and are tailored to entry-level to executive level job seekers.
Job Search Engines & Job Postings
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Black Career Network or Black Jobs - for African American job seekers
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iHispano - for Hispanic and bilingual professionals and job seekers
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Dice- Find Jobs in Tech
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- Ladders- jobs with annual salaries of $100,000 or more
Tips for a Successful Job Search
How to Strategize Your Job Search- Forbes (2021)
Creative Job Hunting Tips For 2021- Forbes (2021)
Focus on industries that are hiring.
Develop an online networking strategy.
Consider temporary employment.
Acquire new skills.
Create your own job hunting plan.
Expert Advice for Job Seekers in 2024- Forbes (2024)
Five Tips for Outsmarting AI in Your Job Search- NYU (2024)
20 Job Search Tips for Career-Changers in the Digital Age- Fast Company (2024)
Job Search Strategies After a Career Pause or Job Loss- U.S. News & World Report (2021)
5 Best Tips for Finding a Career You Love- BusinessInsider (2021)
25 Essential Job Search Tips to Take into the New Year- Career Builder (2021)
Using the Occupational Outlook Handbook for Your Career Search (2021)
- What Color Is Your Parachute? - Guide to Job-Hunting Online byISBN: 9781607740339
- The Ultimate Job Search Guide byISBN: 9781507205358
- Job Search Handbook for People with Disabilities byISBN: 9781593578138
Library Job Search Resources
- JobNow - NewburghUse JobNow to talk with a live job coach to get assistance with searching, applying, and preparing for jobs.
- Reference Solutions (formerly ReferenceUSA) - NewburghJob seekers can use Reference Solutions to access information on businesses, including human resource contact names, to assist with their job search. Company descriptions and website links to job postings are also provided.
(Newburgh Free Library Card Required)
CareerOneStop
mySkills myFuture is a Web site sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Workforce Investment. The site functions as a skills transferability tool, helping laid-off workers and other career changers find new occupations and job openings to explore. Users enter the title of a current or previous job. The Web site responds with a list of occupations related to their experience
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