Resources for Job Seekers

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Resources for Job Seekers

• Scottsdale Public Library

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Job and Career Resources _at_ Scottsdale Public
Library
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At Scottsdale Public Library you can

• Find books on resumes, cover letters, and more.
• Access the Internet for career information and
  job listings.
• Use library computers to work on your resume or
  apply online.
• Take a class or hold a meeting.
• Research companies, industries, trends and
  markets.
• Take advantage of free Wi-Fi and local fax
  service.

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Local Resources
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Local Resources

• Maricopa Workforce Connections
• 735 N. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ 85234
• 480.497.0350
• Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Excluding holidays
• Services include
• Local and nationwide job announcements
• Computers for creating resumes and cover letters
• Copiers and fax machines to send out resumes
• Job search and job retention skills workshops
• Workshop Schedule
• See a complete listing of Arizona Workforce
  Connection offices.

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Local Resources

• Vista Del Camino
• 7700 E. Roosevelt, Scottsdale, AZ 85257
• 480.312.2323
• Mon - Fri, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Excluding holidays
• The Vista Paiute Job Preparation program
  provides job coaching, job workshops and access
  to the Vista One Stop Career Center to all
  Maricopa County residents. The Vista One Stop
  Career Center has computers, free printing,
  copying and faxing.
• Workshops
• Call [phone] or [phone] to register

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Local Resources

• Maricopa Community Colleges
• Each of the Maricopa Community Colleges has
  a Career Center. These centers provide free job
  search and career planning services and are open
  to the public.
• Scottsdale Community College http//www.scottsdale
  cc.edu/career/index.html
• Contact Cyndi Deboer 480.423.6513 or
  cyndi.deboer_at_sccmail.maricopa.edu
• Paradise Valley Community College
• http//www.pvc.maricopa.edu/careerservices/index.p
  hp
• Contact Norma Chandler 602.787.7076 or
  norma.chandler_at_pvmail.maricopa.edu
• The Maricopa Community Colleges have also set up
  Maricopa Career Network (MCN) a website with job
  postings and information about job fairs and
  workshops.
• Connect at http//maricopa.jobing.com/

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Arizona Unemployment Insurance

• Claims can be filed online or by telephone.
  Call [phone] in the Phoenix Area. Due to
  the dramatic rise in claims downloadable forms
  have been made available on the website. See
  azui.com for instructions and eligibility
  requirements.

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Job Clubs and Networking

• Scottsdale Job Network (SJN) is a nonprofit
  organization providing education in the job
  search process as well as support and guidance
  during employment transition. For more
  information visit their website
  http//www.scottsdalejobnet.com/
• or call [phone](voicemail).
• SJN meets on the first and third TUESDAY
  mornings of each month.
• 830 AM Open Networking, Registration,
  Resume Reviews930-1130 AM - Meeting with Guest
  speaker.

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Job Clubs and Networking

• Maricopa Networking Job Club Employment Edge
• Mondays 900 am 1130 am
• Maricopa Workforce Connections,
• 735 N. Gilbert Road, Ste134,Gilbert, AZ 85234
• 480.497.0350
• Vista One Stop Career Center Networking Job Club
• 2nd 4th Tuesdays 1000-1200pm
• Vista Del Camino
• 7700 E. Roosevelt
• Scottsdale, AZ 85257

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Online Resources
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Resumes and job search letters

• The OWL (Online Writing Lab) of Purdue University
  is a valuable resource for all types of writing
  see
• Workplace Writers Resources _at_ the OWL at
  Purdue
• Resume Tutor is a program designed to walk you
  through the steps of formatting your resume,
  available through the University of Minnesota.
• Colorado State University offers a
• Resume Writing Guide.
• The Riley Guide has an extensive section on
  Resumes and Cover Letters.

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General Job Search Advice and Assistance

• Creative Job Search This online resource includes
  materials on how to conduct a successful job
  search. The Minnesota WorkForce Center System
  developed this guide.
• The Riley Guide is a directory of employment and
  career information sources and services on the
  internet.
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• A good starting point is job-hunt.org.

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General Job Search Advice and Assistance

• The University of Minnesota also has a collection
  of career articles.
• The Fairfield Public Library has made their
  recent series of programs, Jobs 2009, available
  as podcasts.
• Job Radio is an internet radio station that airs
  podcasts of career advice and interviews.

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Employment and Industry Trends

• Occupational Outlook Handbook this U.S.
  Department of Labor website describes occupations
  in detail, outlining the nature of the job,
  working conditions, employment outlook, pay,
  education and training required, and
  organizations or associations to contact for
  further information.
• Onet Online is a valuable source of occupational
  information. Explore occupations in categories
  such as 'high growth, in demand', or 'little or
  no training needed'. Also useful for employers
  and employees writing job descriptions. 

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Salary Information

• Salary.com Salary wizard and personal salary
  reports.
• Salary Expert job titles and salaries by zip
  code/metropolitan area

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Resources for Older Workers
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Resources for Older Workers

• Boomers and Beyond Job Club
• 2nd 4th Wednesdays 900 am 1130 am
• Maricopa Workforce Connections
• 735 N. Gilbert Road, Ste 134, Gilbert, AZ 85234
• 480.497.0350
• AARP has added a job search page to their
  website http//jobs.aarp.org/
• The Arizona Department of Commerce and the
  Governors Council on Aging have teamed with
  Jobing.com to launch the website az mature
  workers
• Boomers in Demand is a website developed by the
  Center for Workforce Transition.
• Center for Workforce TransitionRoom 1152,
  Gateway Community College108 N. 40th St.,
  Phoenix, AZ 85034Phone [phone] or
  602.286.8152

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Resources for Career Changers
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Resources for Career Changers

• Quintessential CareersThis section is
  specifically geared for career-changers.
• The interchange DeskCareer change and job search
  advice for the transitioning worker.
• U-Turn Ahead Changing my careerchanging my
  lifeThis is a collection of best blogs and
  websites for career changers.

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Business Oriented Resources
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Business Oriented Resources

• Social Networking sites designed for business
  linkedin.com and ryze.com
• Good online sources
• Wall Street Journal Careers online.wsj.com
• Wet Feet wetfeet.com
• A useful business portal ceoexpress.com
• A collection of industry portals.