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U.S. Department of Labor -
Employment & Training Administration
Here are the resources and online tools help workers in all stages of the job
and career development. You can assess your skills to help you make the
right career choices and find tools to help you with employment decisions. You can also find the training you
need, get help with finding a job, as well as advice about how to deal with losing a job. In addition, there is
information about your rights as a worker.
Assess Yourself
- Searching for
a career that's right for you? An important first step is to assess your
skills to help you make the right career choices.
Explore Career Options -
Looking for a career or
interested in changing careers? Find resources and online tools to help you
with career decisions.
Gain Experience and Credentials -
How do you prepare for the
career of your dreams? Explore programs and tools to find the training you
need.
Find a Job
- Want to find
your next job? Job search takes time, energy and preparation. Use online
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Nevada Career Information System (NCIS) The Nevada Career Information System has career, education and labor market information in one comprehensive, easy-to-use tool. Highlights include facts on Nevada industries, apprenticeships, financial aid and school directories. The NCIS is an invaluable resource for counselors, job seekers, students and educators. The Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation makes the NCIS available to Nevadans free of charge. |
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Brainfuse - Homework Help & Tutoring |
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LearningExpress (Learn a Test) Practice tests and courses for all areas. Includes Real Estate, SATs, Civil Service, GED, and much more! Be prepared, and get that high score! |
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AARP's Guide to Resume Preparation (http://www.aarp.org/money/work/articles/preparing_resume_cover_letter.html?CMP=KNC-360I-GOOGLE-MON&HBX_OU=50&HBX_PK=preparing_resume)
The AARP offers advice primarily intended for older job seekers and career changers. The site covers The New World of Job Searching, What Do You Want to Do, Preparing Your Resume and Cover Letter, What Type of Work Arrangement Is Right for You, Researching Jobs and Employers, Applying for Jobs, The Interview Process and The Job Offer
Career One Stop (http://www.careeronestop.org/)
Your pathway to career success.
Tools to help job seekers, students, businesses, and career professionals
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor
Dress to Impress: A Guide (http://amdt.wsu.edu/research/dti/)
Use your appearance as a professional tool in an interview and the workplace. To be successful, research and practice for the interview and carefully plan the professional image you want to project. If you come to an interview dressed professionally, you will feel a sense of confidence and others will sense your self-assurance.
Glassdoor.com (http://www.glassdoor.com/index.htm)
Glassdoor is your free inside look at interview questions and reviews for any company or job. All interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by employees and interview candidates.
Resume Templates from Microsoft and Monster.com (http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/help/FX103504051033.aspx)
Download free resume samples and templates. There are examples of basic resumes and samples for entry-level and college students, as well as for experienced professionals (including transfers within a company). There are templates to use for specific job types and career moves. Examples of Curriculum Vitae (CVs) for academics are also included.
Ten Tips for Successful Online Job Search (http://www.indeed.com/docs/job-search-tips.pdf)
Use these tips to search for jobs more effectively and increase your odds of getting hired.
Yahoo! Hot Jobs Resume Resources (http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/careertools)
Classified Ads (http://www.lasvegasnewspapers.com/lvclassifieds/category_display.jsp?category=emp&display_day=0)
Classifieds from the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
Gaming Work Permit (http://gaming.nv.gov/gaming_emp_reg.htm)
Start here to apply for a Gaming Work Permit
Job Central (http://www.jobcentral.com/)
Look for jobs in Nevada by entering a location such as Las Vegas NV or search for jobs across the country.
Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (http://detr.state.nv.us/)
NEVADA'S JOB LINK - Las Vegas
3405 South Maryland Parkway
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-486-0100
702-486-0173 Job Hotline
More office locations
Nevada Job Connect (http://www.nevadajobconnect.com/)
Nevada JobConnect is charged with overseeing and providing workforce development services to employers and job seekers of Nevada.
Nevada Jobs (http://www.nevadajobs.com/seekers/search/index.cfm)
Search for jobs in Las Vegas, Reno and more. Register for a job fair. Create an account to apply for jobs online and create your resume.
Wise Worker (http://www.wiserworker.com/register)
Designed for workers 50+. Use the job search tool to find older worker jobs in your area. There are thousands of full time jobs and part time jobs available – start your job search now.
Job Finder (http://www.jobfinderusa.com/)
User friendly job tools. Find and apply for jobs online. Create a resume in minutes.
Occupational Outlook Handbook (http://www.bls.gov/oco/)
Find lots of information about specific occupations - training needed, potential salaries, job tasks, etc. Use the A-Z index or the search button in the upper right corner.
Las Vegas Review Journal (http://0-proquest.umi.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/login?COPT=SU5UPTAmVkVSPTImREJTPTQyQw@@&clientId=4322)
Find articles from the Las Vegas Review Journal, back to 12/2/1990!
PressDisplay (http://0-library.pressdisplay.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/)
Read today's newspaper on-line. Over 200 newspapers from 55 countries! Your paper is here, before it can even get to the news-stand! Newspapers are archived for 14 days.
Regional Business News (http://0-search.ebscohost.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/login.aspx?authtype=ip,url&profile=ehost&defaultdb=bwh)
Articles from 75 business journals, newspapers and newswires covering all metropolitan and rural areas within the United States.
Business in Sights: Essentials (http://0-infotrac.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/itweb/lvccld_main?db=BCRC-7)
Locate company profiles, company brand information, rankings, investment reports, company histories, chronologies, and periodicals.
Business Source Elite (http://0-search.ebscohost.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/login.aspx?authtype=ip,url&profile=ehost&defaultdb=bsh)
Searches business publications and contains company profiles. Back file 1985 or the first issue published for that journal.
Glassdoor.com (http://www.glassdoor.com/index.htm)
Find the best places to work or checkout what employees are saying about a company. Check salaries, find jobs and more.
WashLaw - Legal Research on the Web, through the Washburn School of Law (http://www.washlaw.edu/)
State laws, federal laws, directories, forms, legal subject index, a great place to start checking!
