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View our selected workshops designed to aid job seekers. Check out our Fast Track Job Search Workshop which covers creating resumes, cover letters and application which result in interviews, and networking and career mapping to get you on the right path.
Tips and other WorkSource Clackamas news
There are scholarships available for those interested in our ARRA - American Recovery and Reinvestment Act programs. These are additional short term job training opportunities with placement assistance. ARRA targeted training will focus in the following areas: Healthcare, Human Services, Manufacturing, Transportation. Contact Anne Hargens for more information: anneh@clackamas.edu. 503.594.3432. Learn More
How to Network Without Being Phony, Lame or Desperate [link]
4 Ways to get hired faster! [link]
Resources for GREEN JOBS--Oregon Environmental Council
Veteran Representatives by County [link]
Use Networking Opportunities to Your Advantage [link]
Movin' On Up - The Express Employment Professionals Job Blog [link]
KPTV Fox 12 'Economic Crisis' video report: 3 Steps To Get Back On Your Feet After Lay-Off [link]
20 Highest-Paying Careers [link]
5 Ways to Battle Job-Search Rejection [link]
Discover Five Top Job Search Secrets That Can Put You On The Inside Track To A Job Offer [link]
25 Jobs that Pay $25-an-Hour[link]
8 Ways to Survive -- and Thrive -- in a New Job [link]
How to Answer 10 Tough Interview Questions [link]
Toolkit for success in a down economy
Laid off? Looking for a job? Changing jobs? Need help for your business? Turn to Clackamas Community College! We have a toolkit brimming with employment and business-related programs and resources. We also have a strong partnership with the Oregon Employment Department and WorkSource Clackamas, our local employment office. View toolkit
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Five Tips for Executive-Level Job Seekers MSN Careers
Recent economic woes have struck a severe blow to the nation's work force -- penetrating as high as the top tiers of corporate America. As the economy becomes increasingly shaky and companies are forced to trim budgets, executive-level and management positions have become more vulnerable than ever. Read more...
Top 10 Traits of a Master Networker MSN Careers
Networking is more than just shaking hands and passing out business cards. Networking is really about building your social capital, according to the results of a survey of more than 2,000 businesspeople throughout the United States, U.K., Canada and Australia, published in "Masters of Networking" by Ivan Misner and Don Morgan. The survey respondents rated the traits related to developing and maintaining good relationships.
Here are the top 10 traits that make a master networker, ranked in order of their importance as judged by the respondents.
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Internet Tips and Tricks to Help You Land Your Next Job MSN Careers
There's a wealth of career information on the Internet, and these resources are just a mouse-click away for any job seeker.
But as comprehensive as sites like CareerBuilder.com are, there are other resources on the Internet you can use to land a new job. Here are a few tips and tricks to help maximize your job search on the Web. Read more...
Pros and Cons of Working at Home - CareerBuilder.com - MSN Careers
If you have traditionally worked in an office, the option to work at home sounds like paradise. A recent CareerBuilder.com survey indicated that 27 percent of employees telecommute at some point throughout the year.
But this perk has its benefits as well as its pitfalls, affecting both performance and career advancement. We talked to several people who work from home to get a sense of the best and worst aspects of their work arrangements. read more...
Want a good job? Get a good education!
Okay, so the heading above isn't exactly news to most people. Still, it never hurts to reinforce the connection between education and career success, especially at a time when the job market is getting more and more competitive. And, if you're a teenager weighing your career options (or the parent of such a teenager), you may be wondering just how much more benefit might accrue from further schooling. read more...
Help Wanted In Oregon!
A recent survey asked Oregon employers about the "Help Wanted" signs in their windows. This article gives an overview of what they said about the jobs they are trying to fill. read more...
Working in Oregon - Now and in the future!
Two authors
from the Employment Department assess Oregon’s current economic
condition and the most likely jobs outlook over the next ten years. Two
authors from the private sector present the education-focused approach
most favored by many policy-makers to ensure that Oregon is well-placed
to attract high-paying, high-skill jobs in the future. read more...
Five Career Changes You Can Actually Make
by Gabby Hyman, FindTheRightSchool.com - While it's certainly true that many Americans devote their entire working lives to a single employer, the practice is becoming rare in the private sector. On average, a job in this country lasts only three-and-a-half years.
read more...
Resume Resources
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Tips for Informational Interviewing
What is an informational interview?
An informational interview is an effective tool to use to gain a better
understanding of jobs, the labor market and industries. It involves talking with
people who are currently working in the field. They provide you with a connection
in the field and begin forming your professional network.
- View Tips for Informational Interviewing
Ten Tips for Interviewing
Before stepping into an interview, be sure to practice, practice, practice. To help with the
interview process, keep the following ten tips in mind:
- View Ten Tips for Interviewing
Tips for Working with a Staffing Agency
A staffing agency is a tool used to help people connect to jobs. Learn tips to working with the agency.
- View Tips for Working with an Agency
Prosperity Planner
The Prosperity Planner is an on-line tool that helps identify what wages are needed to cover basic living expenses and what services are available to help increase earnings and achieve economic independence.
The Prosperity Planner uses a built-in calculator to determine the amount of money you must make to achieve economic independence depending upon your family size and where you live. It also tells you what services may be available to reduce expenses, pursue training and achieve your goals. [web site]
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