Kittitas|Yakima|Toppenish|Sunnyside|Goldendale|Columbia Gorge
If you have been impacted by Hurricane Katrina, use
KatrinaJobs
to search for jobs that employers have posted specifically for Katrina-impacted
individuals in their home state, as well as in their new state. Other job
seekers can use KatrinaJobs to search for temporary clean-up, recovery
and/or reconstruction jobs in the hurricane recovery areas.
A great way to start your search for a career is figure out
what you like, what you can do, and what will meet your needs and life
goals.
There are some online tools that can help you with these
assessments. And we have more that you can use in our WorkSource Centers.
Go ahead -- give some of
these a try!! ------->
Self-Sufficiency Calculator
How much do I need to earn to support myself and my family? What should I plan for my career growth, so that I can support my future needs and family?
Use the
Self-Sufficiency Calculator.
Self-Sufficiency Calculator.
Career Counseling
The Washington State Career Counselor - A discussion group targeted toward job seekers. Monitored by professional employment counselors. Ask questions, make comments, participate with many others like yourself in the on-going topics in this forum.
link2careers.com
Designed especially for young folks, but valuable to anyone is our Link2careers.com site. Let it help you plan for your future.
Career Information
Wages and employment trends, occupational requirements, labor market conditions, millions of employer contacts nationwide, and career resource library.
Wages and OpportunitiesAssess the wages and opportunities in an occupation you think you might be interested in. This link will take you to the Washington State Workforce Explorer, where you can enter an occupation, and a county, and learn what the average wage is, and the outlook for openings, current job openings, and other information.
Ever thought about a career in Health Care?
There is a great need for people in the health care industry. If you're
interested you could have a very successful and rewarding career there.
healthcarecareers.org
List of Qualifying Occupations
This list is used by some of our training programs, to determine if training assistance is justified, based on the likelihood of obtaining employment in that field.
It can also be valuable to all job seekers, since it shows you the occupations which are in demand, or in decline in your area. You can find it here.
provides user-friendly access to occupational information. Find occupations to explore, and search for occupations that use their skills.
provides resources for the job seeker interested in entering or advancing a career in the field of information and communications technology.
Skills Testing
Skills testing will help you determine your skill level as it relates to work and to particular types of jobs. Skills testing may be done in classes or may be one-on-one.
Testing formats include paper and pencil tests or “hands on” tools. Feedback may be given to help you identify your skill level, your strengths and weaknesses, and how this relates to the world of work.
Skills testing is available to employers, individuals, and educators.
Assessments can be useful to:
• Employers during the screening stage of hiring
• People in showing that they have the skills to do a job
• Or educators for determining where skills may need to be enhanced
Skills testing services may have eligibility requirements, depending on the job placement provider. Contact us for details.
Depending on the service provider, fees may apply.
healthcarecareers.org
List of Qualifying Occupations
This list is used by some of our training programs, to determine if training assistance is justified, based on the likelihood of obtaining employment in that field.
It can also be valuable to all job seekers, since it shows you the occupations which are in demand, or in decline in your area. You can find it here.
provides user-friendly access to occupational information. Find occupations to explore, and search for occupations that use their skills.
provides resources for the job seeker interested in entering or advancing a career in the field of information and communications technology.
Skills Testing
Skills testing will help you determine your skill level as it relates to work and to particular types of jobs. Skills testing may be done in classes or may be one-on-one.
Testing formats include paper and pencil tests or “hands on” tools. Feedback may be given to help you identify your skill level, your strengths and weaknesses, and how this relates to the world of work.
Skills testing is available to employers, individuals, and educators.
Assessments can be useful to:
• Employers during the screening stage of hiring
• People in showing that they have the skills to do a job
• Or educators for determining where skills may need to be enhanced
Skills testing services may have eligibility requirements, depending on the job placement provider. Contact us for details.
Depending on the service provider, fees may apply.
Job Fairs
Our region's major job fairs occur every April. Look for details about job fairs in your area here: Ellensburg | Yakima | Columbia Gorge.
For other job fairs and events around the state, click here.
Workshops
At each of our offices you will find a number of workshops that can help you in your search for a job, and a career.
WorkSource Kittitas (Ellensburg)
WorkSource Yakima
WorkSource Toppenish
WorkSource Sunnyside
WorkSource Goldendale
WorkSource Columbia Gorge (White Salmon)
Our region's major job fairs occur every April. Look for details about job fairs in your area here: Ellensburg | Yakima | Columbia Gorge.
For other job fairs and events around the state, click here.
Workshops
At each of our offices you will find a number of workshops that can help you in your search for a job, and a career.
- Job Hunter Series
Module One: Orientation Your job search destination, finding who is looking for you. Looking for work is a personal complex journey. Discover new ways of thinking about the job search and changing workplace, and learn about resources and services that can help you along the way. - Module Two: Knowing Yourself Self Knowledge, one half of a job match. Job seekers are continually faced with change and choices. Learning "who you are" can effect how you plan, control, and shape your life. Participate in this interactive workshop to gain new and exciting information about yourself.
- Module Three: Skills & Abilities Analysis 500 skills you didn't know you had and what to do with them now. Skills and abilities are the building blocks of job success. Learn to identify, demonstrate, and package with confidence the skills and personal qualities today's employers desire. You must bring a 3 1/2 in formatted diskette.
- Module Four: The Job Market Research & informational interviews, the direct route to job offers. A successful job search is really finding an employer who is looking for someone like you. Learn how to research your labor market, develop networks, and conduct informational interviews.
- Module Five: Effective Job Search Hunting down the job you want or letting it find you. The changing workplace requires everyone to think differently about what makes a successful job search. Learn the most and least effective strategies for finding employment, and conduct an actual job search on the Internet.
- Module Six: Applications & Resumes Making the match on paper & online. Successful job seekers know what employers want. Learn how to complete applications, learn what makes a resume work for you, and what will make your cover letters attract employer and lead to more interviews. You will not prepare a resume in this class. Recommended that you take Modules 2 & 3 First.
- Module Seven: Interviewing Making the match in person & on the phone. Being able to handle an employment interview is a necessity for any job seeker. Learn helpful interviewing tips and practice your interviewing skills in a supportive, realistic environment.
WorkSource Kittitas (Ellensburg)
WorkSource Yakima
WorkSource Toppenish
WorkSource Sunnyside
WorkSource Goldendale
WorkSource Columbia Gorge (White Salmon)
Obviously, since you are reading this now, you
have access to the Internet. You should also know that free access to the
Internet is available for job search activities at every WorkSource Center.
Online Career Guide - Many tools to help you with your career planning!
Job Boards - Links to online databases of available job announcements, both national, and local.
Online Career Guide - Many tools to help you with your career planning!
Job Boards - Links to online databases of available job announcements, both national, and local.
Visit your local
WorkSource office for workshops and
assitance in these job search skills.
Clothing For Work
assitance in these job search skills.
Clothing For Work
- What They See is What You Get In business today, what they see is what you get. Senior management is demanding and expecting their employees to "look the part." A success-oriented employee today is expected to be well mannered and groomed, presenting themselves and their company in a manner that says, "I'm serious about my business and yours."
- Classic Wardrobe Essentials for Men - Solid color suit, white / pale blue long sleeve shirt. Conservative tie. Dark socks, professional shoes. Very limited jewelry. Neat, professional hairstyle and most professions prefer a clean-shaven face. Light on the after-shave or cologne. Neatly trimmed nails. Portfolio or briefcase - lose the backpack!
- Classic Wardrobe Essentials for Women Spend the most you can afford on a basic, timeless wardrobe. Solid color suit, coordinated blouse in silk or soft fabric. Classic style shoes with no more than a 2” heel. No open toes or sandals. Limited jewelry, classic watch. Neat, professional hairstyle. Light hosiery all year long. Never bare legs. Soft neutral make-up and light perfume. Manicured nails that are no longer than the tips of your fingers. Classic handbag.
There may be work for you on a temporary basis. In fact, some employers do much of their hiring through temporary placement agencies. After several months on the job as a "temp", if you are doing a good job, you may be hired permanently by the employer.
A variety of programs are available to support workers during times of unemployment, by connecting job seekers with employers and by providing businesses and individuals with essential skills and the information and tools they need to adapt to a changing economy. Click here for our training page and brief overviews of some of those programs.
You might consider hiring yourself! If you are
thinking about starting a business of your own, these resources will be of
value to you...
Business Planning
Small Business Administration
Doing business in Washington State
Taxes and Licenses
Necessary Posters
Business Planning
Small Business Administration
Doing business in Washington State
Taxes and Licenses
Necessary Posters
