Job Seekers
There
are many steps to finding a job. Here you will find all the tools you
need to organize a successful on-line job search. Here you can find links
to local and national job postings as well as real-world advice on developing
your resume, writing an effective cover letter and conducting a winning
interview.
WEB RESOURCES
Local
Jobs- The quickest access to job listings by county.
Keirsey Personality Test- Register for free and take the free
personality test.
America's
Job Bank - Access to national job listings. A
partnership between the U.S. Department of Labor and the state-operated
public employment service.
Do you Qualify
for Welfare Assistance?
Use this handy calculator to see if you meet the basic
qualifications for assistance from the Department of Social Health and
Services.
JOB SEEKER PAGES
Locations
for free computer access in Whitman County-
Locations for computer use and Internet Access
Job
Applications
Learn how to fill out job applications.
Job
Interviews
Learn how to conduct a winning job interview.
Cover
Letters
Information
on how to write effective cover letters with examples.
Resume
Information
Information on how to write resumes that get results, resources
to place your resume on-line, and resume examples.
Post
a Resume Online
Have a resume ready to go? Why not post it to an online job bank and let
the employers come to you!
Search
Newspaper Classifieds Online
Can't get a copy of a local newspaper to check out job listings? Go here
to search several local newspaper's classifieds online.
Local
Resources
Links to local businesses and local information.
Job
Search Workshops
We offer courses on a variety of topics that will help you in
your job search, from resume writing and interview tips to how to evaluate
different career choices.
Dislocated Worker
(Links
to another web page, so will open in new window)
Basic
information on the Dislocated worker program. This program is for
people who have lost their job and are unlikely to return to that job, or
a job that requires your current skills.
Free Computer Access
-
Whitman County Library System
Branches with free public internet access. Call the branch or the main
Library in Colfax for days and hours of operation
Neill Public Library
in Pullman (509) 334-4555
Computers are
also available in the Resource Room at our office
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