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4/21/2008	Using Keywords to Create a Searchable Resume As technology has grown over the last decade, many employers have adopted and are utilizing applicant tracking software, which creates a resume database that allows recruiters to easily sort, scan and evaluate resumes. Like a typical Internet search, employers search through candidates’ resumes by using keywords.
4/21/2008	Tool Provides Average Salary Information Have you ever wondered how your salary compares to others' salaries in your field? Or do you need salary data determine what salary you can expect for a new job?
4/20/2008	Osceola Job Fair WORKFORCE CENTRAL FLORIDA will present a job fair on Thursday, May 29 from 12:30 – 4:30 p.m. at the Osceola County office at 1392 E. Vine St., Kissimmee.
4/19/2008	Job Seeker Survey Take the WORKFORCE CENTRAL FLORIDA Job Seeker Survey to help us gain insight into your perspectives on services that have had the greatest impact on your job search process; online services and critical issues impacting your ability to secure gainful employment.
3/10/2008	The Value of Interview Feedback Did you ever wonder why you did not get a job that you thought was perfect for you? Many job seekers don’t realize that it is actually okay to ask for interview feedback.
3/10/2008	Evaluating Employee Benefits There’s more to a job offer than just the salary. Before accepting or rejecting a job, it is important that you are fully informed on all aspects of the compensation package offered, so you can evaluate each benefit and decide what is best for you.
12/7/2007	How to Make a Successful Career Change Are you interested in a new career? Making a career change is not an easy accomplishment, but with patience and dedication, the transition can be seamless and worthwhile. Before jumping into a new career it’s important to reflect on your interests and goals and to look at all possibilities and outcomes of your options ...
12/7/2007	WCF Offers Tool to Discover Career Interests and Skills The most important step toward making a good career decision is understanding your own skills and interests. Every WORKFORCE CENTRAL FLORIDA Resource Room provides Choices Assessment, a computerized tool to help you discover what skills and interests you possess and what career is a good fit for you ...
12/7/2007	The Importance of Saying “Thank You” You were confident in your abilities, you chose your words carefully and you concentrated on providing all the right non-verbal behaviors during your interview. You leave feeling great! There is nothing to do now but wait by the phone for the job offer, right? For many people this is what they believe; however, there is one more important step -- writing a thank you note to your interviewer ...
12/7/2007	Tips to Finding Your First Job Looking for your first job can be stressful, intimidating and frustrating if you don’t know what is expected of you. By following these basic rules of the job search process you will be taken more seriously by potential employers and increase your chances of getting an interview and a job ...
11/20/2007	Tax Break Available For Low Income Individuals and Families Did you know that working individuals with a low income may be eligible for a tax break? The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a refundable federal income tax credit for low-income working individuals and families to increase their financial stability by reducing the amount owed in federal taxes ...
11/20/2007	Dealing With the Stress of Unemployment When we lose our jobs, no matter the reason, we lose a big part of our identity. While you can't change the unpredictable nature of the experience, there are steps you can take to better manage your reaction to the peaks and valleys you'll inevitably experience ...
10/5/2007	How to Deal with Interview Stress When most people think of interviews, they also think of stress. One of the most important interview skills is allowing yourself to relax during the process. A little practice and preparation will allow you to be yourself when your nerves are on edge ...
10/5/2007	Five Tips to Building Your Job Network Networking is one of the most effective ways to find a job. Although the process of building the network can be intimidating, with a few guidelines you’ll establish your network with ease. Here are five tips to building your job network ...
10/5/2007	Volunteer Your Way to a Job If you are looking for your first job, to change careers, reenter the workforce or are just between jobs, volunteering can help you to land that next job ...
9/12/2007	How to Use References Find our what the expert suggest on when, how, how many and why to provide references. Find advice on handling negative employment history and overcoming company restrictions on reference policies…
9/12/2007	How Much Are You Worth? Are you looking for a new job, but want to make sure you get what you are worth? Maybe you’re thinking about asking for a raise, or want to know how much money you can make in a new career. Before you go into any of these situations, it’s important ...
9/12/2007	Interview Follow-up It’s always important to say “thank you” after a job interview. Every piece of communication between a job seeker and employer is an opportunity for the job seeker to sell him or herself. Research ...
9/12/2007	Are your Credit Scores six feet under and in need of revival? Some employers are looking at your credit scores when you apply for jobs. What are you doing to build and protect your credit score? Tips here…
9/12/2007	Seven Golden Rules of Upward Mobility Has this ever happened to you? You’re sitting in your office cubicle, or the area where you reside during work hours, and you’ve thought to yourself…”Why aren’t I in charge here? I know I...
6/12/2007	Avoiding Interview Bloopers Many job candidates can look great on paper but can also be absolute disasters in person during an interview. Avoid the top ten bloopers here...
6/12/2007	Why You Shouldn’t Use Stock Cover Letters Today’s job market is as competitive as ever, and job seekers need to use every opportunity available to them to get an edge over the competition. Employers often review dozens of resumes ...
6/12/2007	10 Tips for Your First Day on the Job Congratulations on landing your new job. The sense of excitement is sure to build in the time leading up to your fist day on the job...
6/12/2007	Beating the Budget Blues Does thinking about your monthly bills keep you up at night? Well there is hope for you and the millions of other people that struggle with budgeting and managing their money effectively...
4/10/2007	Tips for Finding a Job with Minimal Experience Whether you are a student seeking your first position in the “real world” or an experienced professional looking to begin a career in a new field...
4/10/2007	Job Search Tips for the Ex-Offender Don’t Let Your Past Limit Your Future: Job Search Tips for the Ex-Offender...
3/9/2007	Protect Yourself against Identity Theft Whether they're snatching your purse, diving into your dumpster, stealing your mail, or hacking into your computer, they're out to get you...
3/9/2007	Golden Keywords Resumes are scanned by hiring managers for 10 seconds on average. In these 10 seconds, how can you show what value you would bring to the table? According to
2/6/2007	Dress for Success You have probably heard the phrases, “dress for success”, “you never get a second chance to make a first impression” and “dress to impress” -
2/6/2007	Career Track Program Puts Young Adults on the Road to a Successful Career WCF has designed a NO COST program for 18 to 21 year olds designed to show them the path to a career that is right for them...
2/6/2007	Keys to Making a Successful Transition from Military Service to the Civilian Workforce Making the transition from the military to a civilian career can be an intimidating situation. Whether you served your country for only a few years or are retiring after 20 or more years of service...
11/27/2006	How the Internet Can Hurt Your Job Search With the incredible growth of social networking sites, message boards, online forums, blogs and chat rooms, many employers use are now using internet search engines to learn more about candidates...
11/27/2006	Successful Phone Interviews Many employers use the telephone interview as a method for screening candidates before bringing them in for face-to-face interviews. Tips here...
10/3/2006	Keys to Choosing Job References Pick up tips on choosing the right job references that can make a difference!
8/21/2006	Employee Appearance CAN Impact Performance In today’s fast-paced business world, our image makes an instantaneous statement... with critical consequence.
4/15/2006	Job Search Email Etiquette Job Search Email Etiquette
11/29/2005	WORKFORCE CENTRAL FLORIDA Offers Job Search Strategies