top of page

Career Service Recommendations

Career Services is a broad term used to cover the assistance provided to people to find and retain employment. Career service providers can help people with career assessments, professional networking, job search skills/strategies, resumes, cover letters, interviewing skills/practice interviews, and how to navigate employment and salary negotiations. 

​

Below are some recommendations for free and paid resources for different areas of career services.

Career Service Providers

There are several places ways to find a career service provide, as well as variety of resources that they may provide. 

​

College/University - Free

A variety of career service are provided to current and often former students through colleges and universities career services department. This department can go by a variety of names: Career Center, Career Development Center, Career Services, Career Education, Career Hub, Career and Professional Development, etc. Check the school website or visit the office on campus. There is typically a variety of services they provide.

​

One-Stop Career Centers  - Free

"With nearly 3,000 delivery points nationwide, One-Stop Career Centers provide a vast network to address the human resource and employment needs of both jobseekers and business in every community. The Employment and Training Administration provides funding through State Workforce Investment Boards for One-Stop Career Centers, which are operated by community colleges, local Employment Service offices, community-based organizations, and government agencies." US Dept. of Labor

 

​

Churches & Non-Profits - Free (Check with each specific group/organization.)

This in not an all inclusive list. There are many, many more churches and non-profit organizations that are established to serve local communities and specific groups career service needs. To find these additional resources, conduct a Google search for Career Services + the name of a church or organization (optional) + the name of your city, county or state.

​

​

State Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies - Free (For those who qualify.)

State supported vocational rehabilitation agencies offer career service options for people with disabilities. Here is a list of agencies by state. 

​

Private Career Counselors/Coaches - Paid

If you are interested in hiring a career counselor or coach to assist you with your specific career service needs, I suggest searching Yelp, Google, and LinkedIn for options in your area. It is becoming more common for these services to be offered virtually.

 

Local Options - Free & Paid (Check with the specific resource in your area.)

Check with your local library, community center, school district, or adult education center to see if they offer any career services. Often they will be in the form of classes, workshops, or meet-up groups. 

​

​

Professional Networking

​Networking can create new opportunities for professionals. Networking can help you find a job or job opportunities. Networking with experienced professionals allows you to get advice that can help you advance in your career. Networking can offer you a chance to grow professionally by strengthening your skills providing opportunities that fit your growing experience.. Networking can be incredibly beneficial to those considering a career change by connecting with professionals in the new industry to get advice and learn about new job opportunities. (This video provides helpful insights into networking.)

​

Sources for Networking:

Career Tool Suggestions

Job Search

Resumes

Cover Letters

Interviewing

Salary Negotiations

bottom of page