DOL Job Tool Challenge Ideas

Trying to conduct a job search without knowing what kind of job you want is frustrating. As my grandmother used to say, "When you try to chase too many rabbits in the woods, you end up with none in the pot!"

The LEAP Program helps you to get clear on your career focus and assists you in understanding what makes for a good career "fit" for you. With one-on-one career coaching sessions, career assessments, homework assignments,... more »

Uses state-of-the-art conceptual and contextual search technology to dynamically connect Job Seekers with relevant jobs even when there is not an exact job title or keyword match. Job Seekers can broaden or narrow their results, finding the best fit.

Assisting recent grads begin their careers. Members find interview tips, resume templates, skill-building quizzes and job search strategies. They can also join a variety of forums to chat about the joys and frustrations of joining the workforce. http://www.facebook.com/MonsterCollege

Bringing members of the civilian government community together to provide resources and services to advance careers, to connect employees with the benefits they've earned, and to foster a community with exclusive benefits for civilian government personnel.

Helps job seekers research new occupations and explore areas that might lead to career goals. Information includes formal descriptions, related job titles, expected education levels, as well as user-generated content for over 2500 occupations.

 

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Provides real-world data visualization about the types of careers people have taken, starting from a given position. With Career Mapping, job seekers determine possible next steps in their career plans and how to potentially reach their career goals.

 

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For high school students and life-long learners to plan their career paths. Consists of in-person events, take-home workbook, and follow-up via web sites and direct contact with sponsors to explore career options and educational pathways. Program is tailored to the audience, regional and national needs, and includes sponsorship by stakeholders so attendance is free.

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Enables users to compare themselves to others in the job market. Information includes salary and compensation, work-life balance, education and benefits.

 

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Detailed and up-to-date, Monster’s RLI reports offer unparalleled data and analysis on job markets. With comprehensive data at the intersection of geography, industry, and occupations, RLI can spot the trends that impact educational and workforce changes.

A redefined career fair providing Job Seekers with the information and experience needed to directly and successfully interact with the Employers who are hiring in their local markets. Live presentations teach Job Seekers how to stand out in today’s crowded job market. Tip cards provide advice and help from resume writing to what to wear to an interview.

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Connecting members of the sales community. From recent grads to seasoned experts, this is the destination for deal making advice, improving interview skills, searching for jobs and discussing personal and professional issues.

Tailored to the driven, multi-tasking, getting-the-impossible done administrative assistant. Members access the career resources they need to make their job easier and more fun.

Dedicated to advancement of current and future human resources professionals and of the improvement of HR as a whole. Members of HRGuru tap into this community of like-minded individuals for their daily dose of business news, tools and tips, and job searches.

Bringing members of the visual art community together to network, advance careers, and to foster a community. Information about artists and designers is provided by artists and designers. Members can showcase their portfolios, while accessing articles on everything from choosing an art school to finding a new position.

Bringing together all members of the greater law enforcement community to promote officer safety and provide the latest law enforcement and police news, training, resources, and entertainment. Members include current, former, and future law enforcement officers, civilian employees of law enforcement or criminal justice organizations, and family, friends, and civilian supporters of law enforcement.