Job Seeker Resources
A wide variety of resources are available to job seekers of all
ages and work experience. For your convenience, a list of commonly
requested topics and resource links is provided below. We hope you
find it useful for quickly accessing local on-line resources that
can address your employment needs.
SEARCH FOR JOBS ONLINE
Unemployment Services
Financial assistance, retraining programs, career planning, health
insurance and other resources for the unemployed
Job Search Tutorials & Guides
Job search guidance, including topics on resumes, cover letters,
networking, interviewing, and salary negotiation techniques
Strategies for meeting employers and developing your network of
career contacts
Guidelines for writing effective cover letters, thank you notes,
and other business correspondence
Techniques for getting an interview and making a great first impression
with employers
Helpful tips for finding a job
Learn about different resume formats and what the components of
a good resume are—Includes a list of useful action words and
a handy resume check list
Examples of fair and unfair inquiries apply when made in reference
to job application forms, preemployment interviews, or any other
type of inquiry made of job applicants
Comprehensive information and resource website that is continually
updated and translated in various languages
Learn about trends, wages and training for pursuing a rewarding career at this career planning website, featuring career pathway diagrams for key sectors. Includes extensive sections on green jobs and the maritime industry.
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Salary Information & Negotiation
Explore occupations and wages across Washington state
Identify salaries for jobs in your local area, along with cost
of living information
Determine local salaries for various occupations, and view links
for salary negotiations
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Services for Specific Populations
Teens
& Young Adults
Resource for young adults under age 25 to connect with employers
looking for enthusiastic, hard-working young employees
Access to a variety of youth programs within King County, including:
Access to a variety of youth programs within King County
Focuses on serving homeless youth, located in downtown Seattle
Services for at-risk youth, based in Federal Way
Information to help youth make decisions about disclosing their
disability and learn about issues affecting their work lives.
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Older
Workers
Employment tips and resources for older, experienced workers
Non-profit membership organization dedicated to addressing the
needs and interests of individuals age 50 and older
Non-profit membership organization dedicated to addressing the
needs and interests of individuals age 50 and older
Provides a variety of programs and services--including the Age 55+ Employment Resource Center--for older people
and people with disabilities in the Seattle-King County area
Comprehensive online service to screen for federal, state and some
local private and public benefits for older adults (ages 55 and
over)
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Dislocated
Workers
Financial assistance, retraining programs, career planning, health
insurance and other resources for the unemployed
In addition to using our local WorkSource Seattle-King County website, visit Go2WorkSource's Dislocated
Worker page.
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Individuals
With Disabilities
Provides information about job accommodations, the ADA, and the
employability of people with disabilities
Employment Rights Under
the ADA--A guide for people with disabilities seeking employment
Non-profit organization dedicated to improving the socio-economic
circumstances of people with disabilities through access to technology
Assistive
Technology Explorer
A guide from the Washington Assistive Technology Alliance for
people with disabilities to locate assistive technology that can
enhance their experience in accessing WorkSource services and resources
Counseling and training services, self-directed job search support,
and other resources for people with disabilities
DBTAC (Disability and Business Technical Assistance Center) Northwest provides free phone consultation for businesses and government agencies seeking assistance in complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Support for jobseekers and workers with disabilities, as well as for employers seeking to hire and retain workers with disabilities.
Job-posting site providing people with disabilities with a dedicated system for finding
employment
Website developed by Sprint that offers a place for deaf, hard
of hearing, deaf-blind and speech-disabled people to obtain a variety
of telecommunication relay services for communicating with their
hearing counterparts
Information to help youth make decisions about disclosing their
disability and how those decisions may impact their education, employment,
and social lives
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding the HWD program
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Individuals
with Limited English Skills
Several WorkSource locations offer classes in English As A Second
Language, as well as employment services that assist recent immigrants
and refugees secure jobs. Contact the WorkSource
location nearest you for more information.
NEW! Online handbooks for bilingual job seekers!
Bilingual job seekers can access these handbooks to learn how to apply for jobs online and use the internet in their job search. The handbooks were created with a Bill Wright Technology Access Grant through the City of Seattle, in partnership with WorkSource partners Asian Counseling and Referral Service and Neighborhood House.
Online job seekers (English)
Online job seekers (Amharic)
Online job seekers (Chinese)
Online job seekers (Oromo)
Online job seekers (Somali)
Online job seekers (Vietnamese)
A program of the American Red Cross that helps non- and limited
English speaking individuals overcome language barriers through
its volunteer interpretation and translation services
Free interpretation and translation services provided to DSHS
participants and applicants
Information about the WorkFirst program for low-income families
Helpful links to Federal resources in other languages
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Veterans
Federal agency responsible for providing federal benefits to veterans
and their families
Program that provides veterans who served in recent military action
with crisis and emergency relief, as well as education, training,
and employment assistance
Program that serves veterans, their families and dependents residing
in King County. Co-located at WorkSource Renton and at other sites around Seattle-King County.
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Ex-Offenders
Helps offenders find jobs, stay employed, and re-enter society
without returning to crime. Note: Offender Employment Services was
formerly known as Corrections Clearinghouse (CCH).
Information to help people with criminal records understand employment
and housing laws and how to restore the right to vote
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Other Career & Self-Employment Resources
Access to financial programs and technical assistance services
for entrepreneurship - calendar
of SBA events
Seattle SCORE
National non-profit association dedicated to entrepreneur
education and the formation, growth and success of small
businesses - workshop
calendar
Women's
Business Centers
Wide range of services for women entrepreneurs at all levels of
business development
Washington CASH (Community Alliance for Self-Help)
Access to capital and business development training for low income
women, people with disabilities, and other underserved individuals
Community Capital Development
Access to capital and business assistance for low-income, women
and minority entrepreneurs, and small businesses in distressed
and underserved communities
SBA
Loan Briefings
Information sessions about how to secure money to start, expand,
or buy a small business
Program that allows unemployed workers to receive unemployment
benefits while they train to become self-employed
JumpStart microloans to start or strengthen your business
Multiple career resources for job seekers
Local newspaper’s classified ad section, featuring “Job
Market” articles, notices of career fairs, job listings, etc.
Information for learning about your civil rights, discrimination
issues, various initiatives, and helpful resources
Your
Rights As a Worker in Washington State is a flyer which addresses
minimum wage, overtime, working conditions, pay periods, and a
number of other employment related rights and guidelines.
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Personal & Family Needs
Sometimes there are factors outside the workplace that can affect
a successful job search or job promotion. The following resources
can help address a variety of concerns:
Searchable database of thousands of services within King County,
including access to personal counseling, housing assistance, legal
services, food and clothing, and an array of other community resources
Use thisl tool to find out what your self-sufficiency standard is,
to learn about benefits you and your family qualify for, and to
identify the wages you need
Bus, Rideshare, bike, accessible services, and other transportation
options
Affordable car-sharing service that provides an alternative to
car ownership.
Your family might be eligible to receive food assistance, help
with childcare, medical benefits, or cash assistance
Information on your rights as a Washington State citizen, including
safety, claims and insurance, workplace rights, and trades and licensing
Information about choosing and paying for child care.
Working Connections Child Care -- This state-funded program helps families to pay for child care.
Women's Bureau of the U.S. Department of Labor created the "Wise
Up" program especially for women ages 22-35 interested in planning
for their future
Comprehensive information and resource website that is continually
updated and translated in various languages
Each fall through spring, the United Way of King County provides free, quality tax preparation
and electronic filing by IRS-certified, multilingual volunteers. For more information, dial 211 or 1-800-621-4636. |
