Online tools and a How-to Guide for career changers
Did you know CareerOneStop has a How-to Guide for switching careers?
It takes users through key CareerOneStop resources to identify a new career and get ready to search for jobs in a new field. Use it yourself, or have clients complete the steps on their own—each step comes with tips and guidance to get the best results.
- Identify your options. Visit mySkills myFuture to generate ideas related to your work experience and learn about new career options.
- Research the job market. Learn about demand for the careers on your list using the Occupation Profile.
- Select your new career goal. Help make your decision by visiting Informational interviews and Professional Associations for tips on how to gain more insight into careers you’re considering.
- Boost your qualifications. Re-visit the Occupation Profile to confirm whether your education, training, and/or work experience match the typical job requirements. Then visit Local Training Finder or Certification Finder if you need to pursue credentials.
- Polish your resume. Visit Resume Guide to create or update your resume to target it to your chosen career.
- Create a clear, focused networking message and start outreach for your new career with these networking tips.
At this point, you’re ready to start your job search. Guess what? CareerOneStop also offers Find a Job Now in the How-to Guides Collection. Resources & tools for finding job postings
Do you (or your clients) know the kind of job you’re looking for, but struggle to find sources for job openings? Try these ideas:
- Job Finder Search for a job. Job postings are updated daily
- Business Finder Use the Business Finder to find contact information for a specific business or view a list of businesses that may hire people in your occupation or industry
- Professional Association Finder Locate national professional associations by occupation, industry, or the association name and see which sponsor job boards for your field.
- Job Club Finder Locate a job club near you, where you might find local job leads and other job search support. Some clubs focus on a specific occupation or industry.
- Federal government jobs Looking for a job with the federal government? Learn how federal hiring works, get tips to be a more competitive candidate for job openings, and link to the authoritative source for federal jobs at USAjobs.gov
