Career Networking
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Part-Time Opportunities
The job outlook in Arizona may be getting better. Here are some sectors that added jobs from January to February: 5,700 leisure and hospitality jobs, 1,300 manufacturing jobs, 1,300 construction jobs, 700 trade transportation and utilities jobs, 600 education and health services jobs, 400 information (telecommunications) jobs, 400 financial - insurance - credit mediation jobs Source: Arizona Commerce Department.
Rural America's Highest (and Lowest) Pay
Please click here to see maps and charts showing the rural counties with the highest average yearly compensation — and the lowest.
Choosing a Career
The 2010-2011 Occupational Outlook Handbook from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics describes what workers do on the job, working conditions, the training and education needed, earnings, and expected job prospects in a wide range of occupations. Also, here is a list of the fastest growing occupations and occupations projected to have the largest numerical increases in employment between 2006 and 2016, by level of postsecondary education or training.
The 2010-2011 Occupational Outlook Handbook from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics describes what workers do on the job, working conditions, the training and education needed, earnings, and expected job prospects in a wide range of occupations. Also, here is a list of the fastest growing occupations and occupations projected to have the largest numerical increases in employment between 2006 and 2016, by level of postsecondary education or training.
InsideCareerInfo.com is a searchable collection of hundreds of candid career reports written by "insiders", successful professionals who are actually doing the job.
Glassdoor.com allows you to research companies using anonymous ratings, reviews, and salaries from real employees — all for free. Glassdoor's annual list of 50 Best Places to Work is now available. What makes this list unique is that it's the "Employees' Choice" of workplace awards - the winners were selected by the 150,000+ employees that completed a company review on Glassdoor during 2010.
BrainTrack's Career Guide helps visitors evaluate career options and find schools through its extensive resources. The guide offers data on hundreds of careers that typically require higher education and features links to original profile pages for thousands of schools.
CareerPath.com is designed to assist you in making the right career decision - a decision that meets your unique interests and personality. The following services are offered to lead you down the right path: Self-Assessment Testing, Career Guidance Resources, Professional Development Resources, and Perspectives on Work/Life Balance.
Wetfeet.com provides insightful profiles of companies, careers, and industries to guides job seekers toward finding the right career, the right industry, the right company, and the right job for them.
CareerTV.com is the world's most visited career video website. It provides job seekers with free, personalized career profiles, career coaching, career-related videos, salary reports, and career news.
Green Career Suggestions from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The information available for occupations includes: wages, expected job prospects, what workers do on the job, working conditions, and necessary education, training, and credentials.
Job Training
Learning Express Library (LearnATest) Free practice tests (GED, SAT, ASVAB, Realtor and many more)--(To log in, use only the first 14 digits of your public library card number). This database also includes the full-text Test Booklets,Study Guides (ASVAB, SAT, GED, Real estate, CBEST, Math, etc.), that you can access online after you log in.
Online Job Listings & Classified Ads
(before you try the real thing)
Online Job Listings & Classified Ads
General
Adults 50+ may find the AARP job site helpful.
Specialized Fields
State of Arizona Resources
Help...I Lost My Job! - This section of the Arizona Workforce Informer is designed to be a guide to provide information to help you through this difficult time: obtaining Unemployment Insurance Benefits, Stretching Your Unemployment Check, Links to Labor Laws, and more.
Help...I Lost My Job! - This section of the Arizona Workforce Informer is designed to be a guide to provide information to help you through this difficult time: obtaining Unemployment Insurance Benefits, Stretching Your Unemployment Check, Links to Labor Laws, and more.
Locations of One-Stop Career Centers around Arizona
A main feature of Title I of the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) of 1998 is the creation of a One-Stop customer delivery system. Through this system, customers can access a broad range of employment-related and training services at a single point-of-entry.
A main feature of Title I of the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) of 1998 is the creation of a One-Stop customer delivery system. Through this system, customers can access a broad range of employment-related and training services at a single point-of-entry.
Virtual OneStop is your online access point to Job Listings and other specialty services at no cost.
AzCIS (Arizona Career Information System) The Arizona Department of Education, Career and Technical Education is pleased to offer AzCIS free online to all Arizona residents. AzCIS is designed to provide educational, career, and occupational information to help students in making better-informed career and school choices.
Family Assistance Administration - The FAA offers benefits such as Cash Assistance, Food Stamps, Medical Assistance, and State Public Assistance to eligible children, individuals, and families. To learn more about the specific program, click on the program.
Library Director Position Available
Learning Express New Practice Tests
Quick Links: Jobs & Careers
Directory of Local Navajo County Employers
Upcoming Arizona Job Fairs & Career Info
Small Business Resources
Native American Employment Resources
The Town of Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona is seeking a Library Director. The Library is located in the heart of the community and serves over 11,000 patrons. The Library Director will be responsible for overseeing all functions of the Library and reports directly to the Town Manager.
Requires an MLS degree from an ALA-accredited library program and two (2) years professional library experience in a public library. Salary range: $48,864 to $73,296. Excellent benefit package. Submit application and resume to Lu Anne Frost, Town Clerk, Town of Pinetop-Lakeside, 1360 N. Niels Hansen Lane, Lakeside, Arizona 85929; (928) 368-8696 x 224. Open until filled. The first round of applicants will be reviewed on February 7, 2012.
For a complete job description click here.
Education-Portal.com's Career Counseling & Job Search Center offers free online videos and other tools to help you find a job or decide on a career. Their resources can help you find your path from the classroom to the office that's right for you. See what they have to offer!
Learning Express New Practice Tests
The following new resources are now available in LearningExpress Library besides the hundreds of tests already offered. (Click on the link in the right column.)
New Job and Career Practice Tests for:
- Medical Assistants
- Pharmacy Technicians
- Radiologic Technologists
- Surgical Technologists
- Dental Assistants
- Commercial Driver's License candidates
Quick Links: Jobs & Careers
Upcoming Arizona Job Fairs & Career Events | Directory of Local Navajo County Employers | Small Business Resources | Native American Employment Resources | Job Training |
Job Listings | Choosing a Career |
State of Arizona Resources
Job Listings | Choosing a Career |
State of Arizona Resources
Directory of Local Navajo County Employers
Government Jobs
U.S. Federal Jobs (Postal Service, USDA, National Park Service, etc.)
State of Arizona Jobs (Dept of Corrections, Dept of Transportation, etc.)
School Jobs
Health Care
Little Colorado Medical Center (Winslow) Job Hotline: (928)289-6322
Utility/Communications/Industry/Transportation Jobs
Retailers
Upcoming Arizona Job Fairs & Career Info
LabCorp Job Fair
Saturday, January 14
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
3930 E Watkins Street, Suite 300, Phoenix, AZ 85034
(We are at the NW corner of 40th Street and Watkins, just north of University Drive.)
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
3930 E Watkins Street, Suite 300, Phoenix, AZ 85034
(We are at the NW corner of 40th Street and Watkins, just north of University Drive.)
Onsite interviews will be conducted for all Laboratory positions including Laboratory Supervisor, Medical Technologists, Medical Technicians, Laboratory Assistants, Customer Service Representatives, Phlebotomists and Phlebotomy Supervisor.
• Please apply online and complete the online assessments before the Job Fair.
• Bring a copy of your resume with you for immediate interviews.
If you are not able to attend, please apply anyway. If you meet the requirements of the position, per LabCorp, you will be contacted.
Visit www.labcorpcareers.com for available career opportunities.
• Please apply online and complete the online assessments before the Job Fair.
• Bring a copy of your resume with you for immediate interviews.
If you are not able to attend, please apply anyway. If you meet the requirements of the position, per LabCorp, you will be contacted.
Visit www.labcorpcareers.com for available career opportunities.
Small Business Resources
Native American Employment Resources
Hopi Tribe
Personnel Dept: (928)734-3212
Send Correspondence to:
Hopi Tribe/Personnel Management
Attn: Nancy Piqosa
P.O. Box 123
Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039
Navajo Nation
Navajo Nation Job Vacancies
Navajo Area Indian Health Services Jobs
Navajo Tribal Utility Authority Job Openings
Navajo Housing Authority Jobs
Navajo Area Indian Health Services Jobs
Navajo Tribal Utility Authority Job Openings
Navajo Housing Authority Jobs
White Mountain Apache Tribe