Optimum job search involves engaging in a variety of activities to help position you for the job you want.  Serious job search feels like a full time job, and there are many things you can do daily to keep the search alive and prosperous. The following are some key activities to consider for an effective job search strategy.

  • Complete applications in ink, with easy to read writing and good information.
  • Develop a resume you can be proud of.  The Job Training Center has examples, helpful guides and computer programs to help.
  • Use all of your resources to learn about job openings: newspaper classifieds, online job boards, staffing agencies, friends, job fairs, etc.
  • Visit the Career Center. The Job Training Center is a career center for your use. From local job postings that change daily, to high speed Internet access and knowledgeable staff, the center is your job search place.
  • Enlist your network. Your network includes past co-workers, acquaitances, neighbors, and other people's networks. Access them to learn about job openings.
  • Stay positive and proactive.
  • Take a class to learn new skills.
  • Practice interviewing and talking about yourself to others.

Job Training Center
Career Center Services

Regional job postings
Create a resume
Talk to a Career Counselor
Access to the Internet
Use of fax machines
and printers
Typing tests
Newspaper classifieds
Labor Market Information
Computer classes
Online tutorials
Prove It! assessments
Interview coaching
Job fairs
Are You a Veteran?

EDD Veteran Workforce and California Operation Welcome Home Specialist Barbara Webb is available Thursday afternoons
to meet with veterans. To make an appointment please call:

Barbara Webb at 530-225-2185
Employment Development Dept.
1325 Pine Street, Redding

Visit www.vetswork.org
LMI
 
Labor Market Information -
Detailed information about wages, occupations, training, trends and more is at your fingertips through
the Employment Development Department's Labor Market Information Divison.

Tehama County Profile
Major Employers

Job Training Center   .    718 Main Street, Red Bluff, CA  96080
Mindtools has great resources for building the skills you need to be successful in your career search. Visit MindTools.com to learn about their online training opportunities.

Visit this website if you're unsure what field you'd enjoy.
America's Career Infonet: (http://www.acinet.org)

Need more resources in your job search toolkit? Check out CareerBuilder.com.