The Skills to Pay the Bills

America's Job Bank is a resource of the U.S. Department of Labor and it is an essential tool in any job search. Start here to learn more about what jobs you are qualified for, and how you can go about finding them. At the America's Job Bank Skills Center you are able to learn what skills you have, how skills relate to occupations, and how skill levels are measured. Tests include “Assess Your Skills,” “Review Basic Skills,” “Skills Standards,” and “Skills Shortage.” This great American Job Bank offers all of these resources to you for FREE – all you need to do is call 1-877-US2JOBS or visit www.ajb.org!

More Jobs - More Opportunity - Baltimore

Baltimore job seekers need look no further than their front porches – Baltimore's daily newspaper, the Baltimore Sun, offers hundreds of new listings daily, in print or online at www.baltimoresun.com. In addition to this great resource, the city of Baltimore (and Greater Maryland) hosts dozens of job fairs, where area businesses line up to find employees like you. For an updated listing of upcoming fairs, visit http://www.mdworks.com/WFN/data/jobfairs/view_jobfairs.asp and take advantage of all the opportunities Maryland has to offer!

In Print – and Right Online

From Pittsburgh to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania job seekers know that the secret to finding your next job can be found in your daily newspaper! Newspapers are the first stop for many employers, so you'll always find the most recent information by checking their classified sections both in print and online. For a listing of Pennsylvania newspapers in your community and throughout the state, visit http://www.50states.com/news/penn.htm and find your next job – right there in black and white!

Government in Action

The State of Massachusetts has many services available to residents, including part time job search and employment assistance – why not put it to work for you? One such resource is the Massachusetts Division of Career Services, found online at http://www.detma.org/. Their Division of Career Services operates employment service programs, the Workforce Training Fund, and oversees the state's 32 One-Stop Career Centers. Another similar resource is MassResources.org, http://www.massresources.org/, a web site that provides detailed information about the many types of assistance available to those in need living in Boston and throughout Massachusetts, including employment and job training and search assistance.

A Higher Degree of Job Search

You may not have thought of it before, but colleges and universities are great resources for full and part time jobs – in almost any community. Throughout the state, great Minnesota part time job opportunities abound – check out this listing of Minnesota colleges to find one near you: http://www.50states.com/college/minn.htm. Then, access the “employment opportunities” on their websites and search out the job that fits you best. Besides being institutions of higher learning, colleges are great places to find part-time and hourly jobs. Look for one in your town and see what types of positions they have available – it is a great way to find hundreds of Minnesota jobs and you just might find one that fits you perfectly!

Create Your Own Opportunity

Many students are eager to find a “cool,” unique summer job. Maybe yours can be found in a small business that gains you excellent experience in your area of interest, while adding to your resume and wallet this summer! Every community has thousands of small businesses including printing, plumbing, landscaping, construction, computer programming, business promotion, advertising, health care and more. And most of these small businesses could really benefit from a part-time, minimum wage helper who is reliable and mature. In return, you can learn an amazing amount about the business because you will be in contact with everyone in the business every day. So think about what kind of work you would find interesting and research those companies in your town. You might be surprised to find that they are looking for you too!