Master Resume: A comprehensive document where you store and keep updating all your work, volunteer, skills, and education. It’s kept updated so that when you apply for a job, you can easily pull the most relevant details when creating a tailored resume, complete applications faster, and copy information directly into online forms without searching for it each time.

• Master Resume Starter Worksheet
• Master Resume Example
• Master Resume Template

Chronological Resume: A timeline of your work and volunteer experiences you’ve had that relate to the job you’re applying for, and the responsibilities you had in each of those jobs. Best used to highlight steady work history and showing career growth or promotions. Employers like it because it clearly shows when and where you worked, and how your career has progressed.

• Chronological Resume Example
• Chronological Resume Template

Skills-Based Resume: A list of the skills you have that the job requires and it shows how you’ve applied them in past jobs, volunteer experiences, and school. Instead of emphasizing job titles or dates, it organizes your resume by skill areas. It's especially used for people with gaps in employment, limited work history, or those changing careers who want to highlight transferable skills.

• Skills-Based Resume Example
• Skills-Based Resume Template

Combination Resume: Mixes both skills and work history. It highlights your most relevant skills at the top and also includes a detailed work history section. This format works well if you have solid experience and want to show both your transferable skills and steady work history.

• Combination Resume Example
• Combination Resume Template

Transferable Skills: Transferable skills are abilities you can use in many different jobs, like communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and organization. This handout helps you recognize the skills you’ve gained from work, school, and life experiences, and shows how to highlight them on your resume or in interviews. It’s especially useful if you’re changing careers, have limited job experience, or want to connect your past experiences to new opportunities.

• Transferable Skills

Resume Reminders: Gives quick tips to help your resume stand out, avoid common mistakes, and make a strong impression in the first few seconds an employer looks at it.

• Resume Reminders Handout

Resume Checklist: A checklist to help you evaluate your resume. Use it to make sure your resume is complete, easy to read, and highlights your skills and experience for the job clearly.

• Resume Checklist

Cover Letter Tips: A guide to help you write a clear, personalized cover letter that shows why you’re a great fit for a specific job and employer.

• Cover Letter Tips
• Cover Letter Template

Cover Letter Example: This example shows how to structure and personalize your own cover letter. Use it as a reference while you work on tailoring your cover letter to a specific job.

• Cover Letter Example

Cover Letter Job & Career Examples:  Two example cover letters with different jobs and careers. Reference this to see how to tailor your skills and experience to specific positions.

• Cover Letter Job & Career Examples

• Job Application Tips
• Applying to the State of Oregon
• Staffing Agencies
• Job Fair Tips
• Places to Volunteer
• Job Shadow
• Networking
• Developing Your Personal Commercial
• Informational Interviews

• Chemeketa CareerLink
  • How to Register and Search for Jobs 
• State of Oregon, County & City Jobs
• Oregon Employment Department Listings
• Staffing Agencies

There are many national websites that post jobs available locally, regionally and nationally. Some specialize in specific types of postings and others include a wide range of positions; some can be used completely without charge, others may provide some of their services free and charge for additional features, and some may charge you to use any part of its service.

According to the website The Balance Careers, here are the top national job boards of 2021:

• Indeed, Best Overall (free)
• Monster, Runner-Up, Best Overall (free, charge for extras)
• Glassdoor, Best for Employer Insights (free)
• FlexJobs, Best for Remote Jobs (charge)
• The Ladders, Best for Experienced Managers (charge)
• AngelList, Best for Startup Jobs (free)
• LinkedIn, Best for Connecting Directly With Recruiters (free, charge for extras)
• LinkUp, Best for Up-to-date Listings (free)
• Scouted, Best for Recent College Graduates (free, charge for extras)
• Snagajob, Best for Hourly Jobs (free)

• Job Interview Tips
• Online Interviews

WorkSource Oregon can help you find your next job. Use iMatchSkills to enter skills and work experience to jobs available in your area. There are also many educational and training resources to prepare for a new career.

WORKSOURCE OREGON

The Oregon Labor Market Information System (OLMIS) provides economic information for job seekers and employers.

OLMIS

• Find occupations to explore
• Search for occupations that use designated skills
• Create and print customized reports outlining your O*NET searches
• Connect to other online career information resources

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