Gateway to Careers
Gateway to Careers was created in collaboration with the Department of Labor and the American Association of Community Colleges.
This tool is filled with career exploration resources, assessment tools, and tips for landing a job. It's free to use, and only requires you to provide your zip code and email address.
Job Services for the Disabled
Job search handbook for people with disabilities
by Daniel J. Ryan
- ABILITY JobsA resume bank dedicated to providing a place where people with disabilities can seek employment, confident they will be evaluated solely on their skills and experience.
- Job TIPSOffers tools for job seekers with disabilities to identify compatible employment opportunities as well as interview and work site advice
- Talent Knows No LimitsA California public education resource for the promotion of hiring persons with disabilities. Includes sections for job seekers, employers and service providers.
Ex-Offender Resources
East Bay Works provides Reentry Services for ex-offenders, including information on bonding, work opportunity tax credits, training, counseling, and apprenticeship programs.
The library also has materials to help.
Resources for Ages 50+
Land the job you love : 10 surefire strategies for jobseekers over 50 : by Mary Eileen Williams.
- AARP.org
Take an assessment, learn about online job search tools, and search job listings with age-friendly employers - Workforce50.com Search job listings and get advice on how to prepare, present, and market yourself
- SeniorJobBank.org Helping employers connect with the over-50 talent pool
One Stop Career Centers
EAST Bay Works One-Stop Career Centers provide a full range of assistance to job seekers under one roof. The centers offer training referrals, career counseling, job listings, and similar employment-related services. You can also find a center by calling ETA's toll-free help line at (877) US-2JOBS.
Locations, Hours, Directions to One-Stop Career Centers in Antioch, Brentwood, Concord, and San Pablo.
RichmondWORKS - Main
Assists Richmond residents and businesses with employment and training. There is a One-Stop Career Center Resource Room.
Job Search Workshops @ Contra Costa Library
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Current Job Search & Career Articles
- MagPortal
- Career Guide to Industries 2010-11 Covers job prospects in many industries. It is a companaion to the Occupational Outlook Handbook.
- Finding the right Job Search Resources for YouJob hunting can be challenging. This article discusses some online job searching resources that may help you find the type of job you're looking for.
- How to Develop a Job Hunting PlanCareer searches often begin in college. This article offers tips and advice for job hunting success!
- When to Use a Self-Assessment With Your Job SearchIt is important to know when to use a self assessment for your job search. Completion of this video will establish what a self assessment is, the reasons to complete one and how it can greatly assist you in a job search
Assistance for Veterans
- Life after the military : a handbook for transitioning veterans
- by Janelle Hill, Cheryl Lawhorne, and Don Philpott
- Leaving the service -- Developing your own individual transition plan (ITP) -- Transitioning to a new career -- The entrepreneurial spirit -- Finding a home -- Going back to school -- Health and insurance -- Transition benefits -- Finances.
- National Resource DirectoryA comprehensive government website for veterans and their employers.
- Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment ServiceThe VetSuccess program assists veterans with service-connected disabilities to prepare for, find, and keep suitable jobs.
- Veterans Services links compiled by EastBay WorksAn excellent directory of resources for veterans returning to the workforce and the employers who hope to hire them.
Salary Information
Find out what jobs pay in your area using these free resources.
- JobStar Salary Guides Salary surveys for numerous occupations
- Salary.com Search by job title and zip code
- SalaryExpert A free & fee-based site. Search by area or position.
- Cost of Living Calculator Find out how far your salary will go in another city. From Money magazine.
- Minimum Wage Law - California
- U.S. Dept. of Labor - Fair Labor Standards ActPrescribes standards for the basic minimum wage and overtime pay
Job Search Guidance
- JobStar A library-sponsored guide to job-search resources on the Web. Job seekers will find useful tips for every step of the search, from resumes and cover letters to interviewing.
- East Bay Works
A unique joint venture of public entities, non-profit agencies, and private organizations in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties helping businesses and job seekers meet their employment needs. - Michael Chavez CenterThe Michael Chavez Center serves the Monument Boulevard Community of Concord, California, and beyond. Our programs develop the human, social and economic capital that enables individuals of all economic, ethnic, racial, and educational backgrounds to fully participate in our economy and society
Job Search Videos
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Tips for Recent Grads
Tax Tips for Job Seekers
- Six Tax Benefits for Job SeekersSome job search expenses are tax deductible. Learn more from the IRS.
Odd Jobs for Big Bucks
Visual clips of unsusal occupations paying 6 figures
- When Being Weird Pays WellFrom Newsweek
Downloadable Books for Job Seekers
Books from Overdrive Downloadable Media Collection. More on the Resume & Cover Letters page. For hardcopy ediitons, check the classic or visual catalog.
- 4 Cover Letter Secrets
- Ace the Technical Interview
- Bullet Proof Your Job
- Career Renegade
- Do What You Love for the Rest of Your Life
- Effective Networking: Turn Relationships Into Results!
- Fired to Hired
- Get the Job You Want Even When No One Is Hiring
- How to Land a Top Paying Human Resources ....
- Job Search Solution
- Managing Brand You
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