Job/Career Search Resources for Montgomery Ë«Ó®ÓéÀÖ³Ç Residents

Job and Career Search Resources
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MC¡¯s Career and Employment Services
MC offers a range of services to students, alumni, and community members for career exploration and planning. These include online resources for finding educational options, researching job outlook projections, taking online career interest inventories, and even enrolling in classes.
Students and recent alumni may also access services and resources to support their job search.
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An information search tool specific to Montgomery Ë«Ó®ÓéÀÖ³Ç and the surrounding localities of the Washington metro area
Use the Career Explorer tool to see salary ranges and employment data, and plan the path to your career success.
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An interactive career exploration program to help with career decision making; begin with assessments, then learn about career options, occupations, academic majors, job outlook and training. To login, request the Username and Password.
Job search and resume services that provide access to part-time / full time jobs, internships, and on-campus employment.
WDCE Career and Employment for 50+ Learners
Courses and career resources for the lifelong learner.
Educational Opportunity Center
Sponsored by the TRIO grant, the purpose of EOC is to provide assistance to individuals who plan to enter or re-enter college.
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Available from MC Library web page: career assessment, job profiles, workplace skills, career and industry resources.
Career Development course, must be admitted to the College to take this course, STSU120 (2 credit course).
Montgomery Ë«Ó®ÓéÀÖ³Ç Resources
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Montgomery Ë«Ó®ÓéÀֳǡ¯s One-stop American Job Center provides job seeker services for all populations including adults, youth, veterans, and for the 50+. Job readiness workshops and training; and employer recruitment at two locations in Wheaton and Germantown.
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Use of computers to create a resume, search for jobs, and develop skills. All the branches have public computers with Internet access and Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access. See new window.
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Charles W. Gilchrist Center: Montgomery Ë«Ó®ÓéÀֳǡ¯s welcome centers that connect diverse communities with a multitude of economic and educational resources. Locations in Gaithersburg, Germantown, Silver Spring and Wheaton.
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Provides volunteer resources and opportunities within Montgomery Ë«Ó®ÓéÀÖ³Ç including for students and seniors. Information is also available for non-profits and government.
State of Maryland Resources
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Job resources including state jobs, internships, licensing, career centers, and employee rights.
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A good resource for job seekers.
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Provides job development and employment information. DLLR recently published a ¡°Hot Jobs Now¡± brochure with top occupations in Maryland classified by types of educational degrees: (PDF, )
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Individualized service located in Columbia, MD offers career guidance, internet access, free faxing and copying, and a library of resource materials
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Information on resources and services for Marylanders with Disabilities.
National and Federal Government Resources
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Offers career planning information including self-assessments, links to other career sites, industry specific information, and professional development.
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Sponsored by the US Dept. of Labor. Easy-to-use database, accessible from any web
browser, that contains comprehensive information on job requirements and worker competencies.
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new window : O*Net Profiler - The self-assessment and career exploration tool for learning about relevant occupations and discovering activities that apply to the world of work
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Offers workforce tools, strategies, and technical assistance. Includes information
for veterans, older worker, skilled tradesman, apprenticeships, and more.
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Sponsored by the US Dept. of Labor. Provides career match and options; skills for
any occupation; resources for education and training; and job search and salary information.
Uses a range of resources including videos of real-life employees. Offers career assessments,
information on training programs, career changes, entry level workers, older workers,
workers with disabilities, veterans, and more.
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Official hiring site of the US Federal Government. Offers many different hiring paths including for students, recent graduates, personal with disabilities, and family of federal employees. Positions at all levels and locations are posted through this site.
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US Department of Labor premier resource for career information, provides alpha and industry search tools for all U.S occupations. Provides data on specific careers to include earnings, work conditions, required training, and employment outlook.
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OOQ -The print and online quarterly publication features articles with practical information on careers and job search:
New and emerging occupations, training opportunities, salary trends, and ongoing research by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Focuses on career options provided through experience, previous jobs/internships, and volunteering.
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An interactive tool to match interests with over 900 occupations, provides search by industry, and use of O*NET Interest Profiler to explore suggested careers.
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Other Resources
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Professional network. Offers a career center, job searching, training courses, and
salary information.
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Job search site that also offers a career guide, information on employers, and salaries.
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Job searching, company reviews and salary disclosures from anonymous employees, and
interview preparation.
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A career and job search guide that provides information on job search, industries, salaries, career transition, and resources for education and training.
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A premier resource for career planning and job search in the non-profit sector including step-by- step strategies, tips, and articles on coping with the different stages of the career and job search process.
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A one-stop source for career tools and job search tips. Especially great for information on networking.
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Organization is well known for career advice and job search for college students and recent graduates.
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Information on best employers and those currently hiring, as well as career paths for job seekers.
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Serving Maryland, DC and Virginia to assist people with special needs to gain competitive employment.
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An independent consulting and referral service that provides Supported Employment Services (SES); Job coaching; job placement; transition services; and vocational rehabilitation.
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The latest from WikiJob. Aptitude Tests, Career Advice, Job Competencies, Interview questions and much more.