NBC10 Career Resources

Thanks for watching or planning to watch Tracy Davidson's NBC10 Survive and Thrive spotlight. Kristin Kane of Kane Partners answers your questions on job/career topics. Here are some of the resources she has referenced to help you jump start your career search!

Where to find a job online?

Indeed - www.indeed.com
This is on on-line aggregating tool that will pull job listing/postings from the Job Boards (Monster, CareerBuilder, Job Circle etc...) AND directly from company websites.
- Search by skill, job title, location, mile radius company and see all the results on one site.
- Save your search and have an email sent to you of whats new that has been posted.

Dont forget about local Newspapers! Great resource for 'blue collar' jobs, sales positions and healthcare position - they are always listed.

Call your local Chamber of Commerce, see if there members are hiring, attend a networking event.

Network - call old collegues, friend and family members - educate them on what you are looking for, they can be your best marketing tool.


Where can I get Job Training?

PA - www.cwds.state.pa.us
PA CAREERLINK Centers ( FREE )

You must visit the location of the county you live in for assistance.
They will help you with everything from formulating a resume, to interview tips and what to where, to career counceling and help set you up with job training.

FEDERAL WORKFORCE DOLLARS are given to PA CAREERLINK Centers for residents that are unemployeed each county has their own dollar cap, and offer different classes and programs at local colleges/vo-tech schools etc. You must contact your county center for details.

** PA Stimulus money is currently being decided for NEW programs and caps - TBA soon.

NJ - http://lwd.dol.state.nj.us
One-Stop Career Center ( FREE )

You must visit the location of the county you live in.
They will help you with everything from formulating a resume, to interview tips and what to where, career counceling and help set you up with job training.

* Money to fund NJ training is both federal and state money.

Contact local Community Colleges/Univeristies
Offering free college credits to the unemployed. Limited availablity, restrictions may apply.

Kane Partners On-Line Education/Training
Go to Kane Partners Website at www.kanepartners.net and click the button for On-line Education. You can browse 2,500 course from Computer Skills to Management to IT Courses all for one flat rate per course. So $125 and you can choose what you want to take, you have access 24/7 for 365 days - a great tool especially after you learn the course you can reference back to it online (from anywhere).

Looking to make a career change after 30+ years?

First decide if you are financially able to make a change. If you can take a signifigant cut to start over then go for it!

Contact a Career Coach/Job Strategist to help you discover a career path for you.
They are available at a nominal fee.
- Make sure you have an effective resume that targets your NEW career path.
- Focus on your strenghts and accomplishments (Value-Added) when interviewing.
- Consider a self assesment to help get you started on the environment you will work best in, type of work etc.

OR

Contact go to your local PA CAREER CENTER & ONE-STOP CAREER CENTER - for free resume writing, career counceling, interview tips. A great resource to get you started!

Looking for your last career move?

If its only for a coulple years - consider staying where you are, its a competitive market and senior level positions are more difficult to come by.
If you have to make a change or looking long term - EXPRESS THAT INTEREST of LONG TERM in the interview and when you send the resume.

Do not use a 3-6+ page resume, they are not effective. Instead put together a targeted 2 page resume that highlights your accomplishments and strengths (value-added) and target the job you want. Remember you are selling yourself - why do they want you?

Any other questions go to Tracy Davidson's Facebook Fan Page and post them there!

Kane Partners Seminar Series Finale

Want to take your company website to the next level?
Want to get business from your website?

Does it make sence for you to network for new business connections?

If so join us for our Free Business Seminar Series Finale.

June 9th
3:30-6PM Seminar
6-7:30PM Networking
7:00PM Spinalis Chair Drawing

Blue Bell Country Club
1800 Tournament Drive

All are welcome, you must register online at: http://www.kanepartnersseminarseries.eventbrite.com/

Questions contact Kristin - 215-699-5500