Today, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that only 88,000 jobs had been created in March (as opposed to over 200,000 in February) and the US unemployment rate was virtually unchanged at 7.6 %. Not exactly the kind of growth we'd like to see going into the summer months.
But don't let the news discourage your job search today: there are some bright spots. Jobs in construction, professional services, and healthcare have seen moderate growth in the last 12 months and continue to climb upwards. You might think the US government is doing little to effect job growth, especially if you are looking for work now or about to be. But while there are no newsworthy stimulus packages right now, there are several websites the US government and state agencies operate that can help you find a job online today.
The benefit of these government job boards is that they are off the beaten path as most job seekers first search the major job boards like Monster and CareerBuilder. This means your application becomes more visible. Also, these are non-profit state and US agencies with local support you can call and meet with in-person. Many provide resume-writing and job placement assistance free of charge. They are not out to make a profit, but are supported by your tax dollars.
Here are four of the best government sites to expand your current job search:
- Career One Stop. A central job hub site operated by the US Department of Labor.
- America's Job Bank. Links to state Workforce Development Centers where you can search locally for jobs and receive resume and workforce placement assistance
. - USA Jobs. USAJobs
is the official job site of the United States Federal Government. It's
your one-stop source for Federal jobs and employment information.
- Vet Success. The purpose of this web site is to present information about the services that the Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) program provides to veterans with service-connected disabilities.
Until next time,
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