Commissioner Approved Training (CAT) Workshop
This workshop is for those who are currently receiving Unemployment Insurance and wish to go to school full time. CAT is permission to go to school full-time, be exempt from job search requirements, and still receive Unemployment Benefits. Learn how to apply for CAT at this one-hour workshop. You will review the CAT application and can spend computer lab time to complete the important labor market information/research part of the application.
Workshops held Thursday afternoon 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Please arrive 5 – 10 minutes early to ensure your spot in the workshop.
Resume Building, By Appointment
Learn the basics for developing an effective resume through a one-on-one appointment with a WorkSource – Career Center Partner. Participation is by appointment only.
Please reserve your slot through the WorkSource front desk by calling (206) 764-5304 or coming to RSB # 79. You will need to check-in at the front desk 5 - 10 minutes before your scheduled appointment time.
Please remember to bring information regarding your work history with you to your appointment. Some information you will want to collect is:
- previous and present employer names
- address of previous employer
- job title
- dates worked
- key job functions performed
- skills list
Don’t forget to bring your disk or thumb drive with you for saving your resume!
Additional one-on-one appointments available in the WorkSource – Career Center for the following job search needs:
- Cover letter creation
- Interview prep and practice
- On-line job search assistance and techniques
- Assistance filling out an on-line job application
To make your appointment please call (206) 764-5304 or come in to RSB # 79. You will need to check-in at the front desk 5 - 10 minutes before your scheduled appointment time.
Ex-Offender Job Development and Placement Assistance
- Resume and cover letter building
- Interview prep and practice including disclosure techniques
- On-line and in person job search assistance and techniques
- Review of bonding and employer tax credit process
- Direct connections to Second Chance employers
To make your appointment please call (206) 764-5304 or come in to RSB # 79. You will need to check-in at the front desk 5 - 10 minutes before your scheduled appointment time.
Placement assistance and career exploration for experienced professionals
- Have you been in your career for a number of years and know you need a change but aren’t sure which direction to take?
- Looking for some help in figuring out your next step?
To make your appointment please call (206) 764-5304 or come in to RSB # 79. You will need to check-in at the front desk 5 - 10 minutes before your scheduled appointment time.
If you are in need of accommodations or translation services for any appointment or workshop, please notify us in advance.
Make the most of your job search and career development!
- We have computers, phone, fax and copy machine for use in your job search
- We have a career library with resume, cover letter and job search resources including books, video and audio tapes
- Utilize our software and internet sites to assess your skills, practice interviewing, compose cover letters and create resumes
There are thousands of on-line job sites where you can find jobs posted. Here are a few to get you started…
- Go2WorkSource.com In addition to thousands of searchable local jobs, this site has a lot of resources and links for job seekers and employers.
www.go2worksource.com
- Craigslist.org Local classifieds and forums where you can find jobs, housing, good, services and local activities
www.seattle.craigslist.org
- Indeed.com is a search engine that pulls from search job sites, newspapers, associations and company career pages. Enter in your zip code and find jobs posted on a variety of sites.
www.indeed.com
- Campus Point is a place to find local part time jobs, internships and full time jobs for college students and recent graduates. Their free services can help you connect with unique local jobs and careers!
www.campuspoint.com/
- Monster.com currently has more than 370,000 jobs posted. The company has acquired JobTrak and now provides job and resume databases for more than 1,000 college career centers.
www.monster.com
- Idealist.org Looking to work in non-profit? Here is a place to find jobs, volunteer opportunities, organizations, groups, events and more.
www.idealist.org
- Career Builder is not only a job search engine, this site can also compare the salary levels of listings for jobs.
www.careerbuilder.com
- JobDango.com Looking for Oregon jobs or Washington jobs? Jobdango is an employment search engine offering jobs in Oregon and Washington
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www.jobdango.com/
- The Seattle Times and Seattle Post Intelligencer both list all of their classified ads in a searchable database on this page. Good old-fashioned want ads from the local paper all together on a web page.
www.nwjobs.com
- State of Washington If you are looking for a job with the State of Washington this is where to start!
www.careers.wa.gov/
- USA Jobs The official job site of the United States Federal Government
www.usajobs.gov/
