* Looking for a Job

Finding and getting a job can be a challenging process, but knowing more about job search methods and application techniques may increase your chances of success. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) offers an Occupational Outlook Handbook that may help you with:

• Learning about Job Openings
• Searching for a Job
• Applying for a Job
• Interviewing for a Job
• Evaluating a Job Offer

You may also wish to view the following resources:

State Employment Offices	CareerOneStop	State or Local Government Employment
State Department of Labor	Federal Government Employment

Jobs for Teens and Young Adults

• Job Corps is a free educational and vocational training program that helps people ages 16 through 24 learn a trade, earn a high school diploma or GED, and get help finding a job.
• GirlsHealth.gov offers information for teens about how to get a job.

Jobs for People with Disabilities
Disability.gov offers information on their website about job opportunities for people with disabilities.

Job Scams
While some companies honestly want to help you find a job, others are more interested in taking your money.

• View information about job scams and how to avoid them.
• Contact the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) by phone at 1.877.FTC.HELP (1.877.382.4357) to file a complaint if you were scammed.
• Access the FTC's publication Help Wanted - Finding a Job for information on types of employment service firms and how to protect yourself from those that may try to scam you.

Need More Information? Try These Additional Resources:

• USA.gov - Finding a Job
• American Job Center
• Focused Jobseeking: A Measured Approach to Looking for Work
• FTC Consumer Alert: What to Know When You Look for a Job
• Choosing a Career
• Working from Home
• Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
• U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)
• Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

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