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Career Counseling Resources
Whether you want to find your “lifework” or you simply need to get a job – the following is a list of resources to help you. You can also work with a career coach or career counselor of whom there are many in the South Puget Sound Area.
- Local community colleges – most community colleges have career centers that are free and open to the public.
- Your alma mater – almost all colleges have a career center. Most of them provide career services for alumni for a fee.
- One Stop Career Centers – free career centers open to the public all over the country offering job search workshops, job fairs, job postings, funding for job training and more:
- Career One Stop
- Indeed
- Career Builder
- GlassDoor
National resources
Occupational Outlook Handbook – terrific guide to thousands of careers with information about median pay, entry-level education requirements, on the job training opportunities, number of new jobs projected and projected growth rate.
Resumes – writing a resume does not mean simply listing your past job responsibilities. It means matching up your skills and successes to the job for which you are applying. Check out Career One Stop at the Link above for more guidance.