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I know the job market has been rough. But, it seems to be getting better! I have found lots of good websites with lots of companies hiring. careerbuilder.com and monsterjobs.com just to name a few. does anyone know of any other good ones ? Please post them.

This is a website I think has a lot of great info,.Also helps with making resumes too ! www.job.com good luck and let me know what you think !

Looking for work is one of the hardest things to do .when you weighed down by bills and worries about the providing for the family Your mind gets stuck In the present.  You are tossed about by waves of need.  As the days and weeks past, you can only see that the waves keep washing away any money you do get. The amount that you are in the hole keeps growing.   You start thinking, “What’s the use.”  You start walking with your head a bit lower.  The worry can be seen in your eyes.

While you are feeling so down, successful job hunting needs a person who is enthusiastic, upbeat and self-confident.  The last thing a prospective employer wants  to know is how “needy” you are.  A frowner almost never gets the job.  Now I know being upbeat and confident  seems impossible when there is that mountain staring you in the face.  But there are things you can do to start swimming and stop treading water.  Yes, you can even start surfing!

Getting Ready
Employers don’t want to see or hear the word “anything” as the answer to “What can you do?”  To get ready to answer that question, sit down at a quiet time to do some writing.  Start writing down all the things you can do as fast as you can.  Try to get a list of 25 things.  Don’t worry if things you write seem alike.  For example:

- good with kids
- can balance a checkbook
- I can keep things organized
- I can do stuff on the computer
- people like to talk with me

Put the list away for a day.  When you take it out again, see if you can add any more things.  Do this for the next 3 days.  Watch the list grow.  You will start to see that you can some very neat (and “work-able”) things.

Take the list and write down the name of the job skill next to each item on your list.  You may have more than one per item. For example:

- good with kids  >   teacher’s assistant, day care work, crossing guard, mother’s helper.
- I can keep things organized > sales clerk, clerk, office assistant, billing

Be creative.  Look in the want ads for key words that match you list.

Start Looking Where Others Aren’t

A hammerhead shark’s eyes look to the sides and not straight ahead.  While most people look for work from the normal things like the want ads, you be like a hammerhead shark.  Read the bulletin boards at the grocery stores.   Check out the job postings in your town hall and post office.   Make a list of all the businesses in your area and then see if they have a web site.  Most places that have a site list  job openings.  Look for the words “careers,” “employment”, “jobs “ or “openings” on the home page.  Include any schools, hospitals, churches, charities,  colleges, and trade schools in your search.  Also look at sites like craigslist.org.

If you find a match with your skills, fill out the application.  

And good luck, you hammerhead shark you!

http://www.students.gov/STUGOVWebApp/aboutus.jsp

Click on the link to learn more about the home page and what more is offered. 

Here is some information about students.gov

 About Us

Students.gov is an official U.S. government web site designed for college students and their families. Our mission is to provide you with easy access to information and resources from the U.S. government – all the info you need, in one place, from all parts of the government.

Check out our topic areas! You might be surprised at what you find. Through students.gov, you can link to government (and selected non-government) web sites to help you:

    * Choose the right college
    * Apply online for financial aid and scholarships
    * Find summer internships or jobs
    * Learn about careers that interest you
    * Tap into government research databases
    * Get a passport
    * Find rewarding volunteer opportunities
    * And much more!

Students.gov makes it faster and easier to find the answers to your questions by eliminating the need to search the entire web. The links on students.gov come from suggestions made by students, parents, teachers, and others who know first-hand what information will be most helpful during the transition to life beyond high school.

Students.gov is a cooperative effort between federal agencies, students, and other parts of the education community, under the leadership of the U.S. Department of Education.

http://www.dol.nebraska.gov/nwd/center.cfm?PRICAT=1&SUBCAT=9A

Click the link to access the below information about working in Nebraska,job fairs, job search and more....

Is anyone out there in search of employment? There are many websites that allow you to seek and find the type of position that you may qualify for:

www.careerbuilder.com

www.indeed.com

www.snagajob.com

www.monsterjobs.com

www.greatjobs.com

Good luck and Best Wishes! 

I was in the construction industry until December of 2007. The bottom fell out and i went from a 65,000 a year job to unemployment which will run out in 1 more month with no more extensions from the state of california. i lost my home, vehicles, job,  credit, and most  importantly my health and dental insurance. i am in desperate need of partial dentures to help with my continued job hunting and my personal self esteem. i am hoping that someone will understand and want to help. thanks CTC Riverside, CA.

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Hello all.  I know my story is like many here, but I'm just so frustrated right now and need to vent.  I'm a single mother of an 8-year-old daughter.  In April, the business I worked for closed and my roommates moved out, leaving me to pay for a very expensive 3-bedroom apartment by myself with no income.  I do receive unemployment compensation and am actively seeking a new job, but unemployment and child support combined don't equal my rent.  I'm currently a month behind and received a call today from the rental office stating that if I don't catch up by the end of the week I'll be issued a 7-day notice to vacate.  I was under the impression that a person receives at least a 30-day notice, but today I'm told it's 7.

I've tried contacting agencies that offer rental assistance but there are so many people losing their jobs and in the same situation that I'm in I never receive calls back or any type of information.  I don't know what to do anymore, and I'm running out of options and time.  Does anyone know of any resources in Prince George's County, Maryland that can help me catch up on my rent and effectively help me find a job?  I'm an experienced Administrative professional with strong customer service and H.R. background. 

Thanks for listening.

I am looking for a job in my field.  I recently graduated at the top of my class with a MA in counseling Psychology .  I just moved to Los Angeles, California and  need to find a job in my area of experties.  I really would appreciate if anyone can help me in my career.  Thank you, and God Bless.