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Look below for a list of job search resources that will assist you in your job search. Click on the headings for more information, and visit one of our WorkSource Oregon centers. We have knowledgable staff and services dedicated to helping you find your next or better job. Come see us today! WorkSource Oregon Center Locations
Skills Verification
National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)
The NCRC is a valuable, portable certificate that verifies three foundational skills: Applied Mathematics, Reading for Information and Locating Information. The NCRC is used by thousands of employers, employees and job applicants as a unform measure of key workplace skills. It helps job applicants stand out from the crowd, and assures employers that applicants have the foundational skills needed to be successful on the job.
Job Search Assistance
Employment Service Programs
The services offered by the Oregon Employment Department's Business and Employment Services unit reflect our committment to help Oregonians. We offer a wide range of services in our offices that can help job seekers regain employment or improve their current employment prospects. All these services are offered at no charge!
Community Colleges and Workforce Development
Oregon receives federal Workforce Investment Act (WIA) funding to provide an array of services to job seekers in offices across the state. These centers provide anyone who walks in the door with information to help them get a job or potentially go to school to train in a new career direction. Our services may include: information regarding Unemployment Insurance payments, résumé writing, application and interview help, work skills assessment and other other job seeker assistance.
CareerOneStop - Job Search
CareerOneStop is your source for employment information and inspiration; the place to manage your career; and your pathway to career success. Visit our website to find tools on everything job search related: how to create a job search plan, job search tools, how to apply for jobs, and what to do when that job offer is made.
America's Service Locator
We connect individuals to employment and training opportunities at local One-Stop Career Centers. Our website provides contact information for a range of local work-related services, including unemployment benefits, career development and educational opportunities.
Job Search with Labor Market Info
Quality Info - Job Openings and Info
Find quality information on job openings and articles based on current Oregon labor market information. We have articles, publications and links that will assist you in your job search. Resources like the Employer Database provides information on 500,000 employers in Oregon, Idaho, Washington and selected counties in California and Nevada. Search by employer name or employer size. Industry classification is provided, along with links to detailed maps showing employer location.
Quality Info - Wages and Income
Find quality information on wages and income based on current Oregon labor market information. We have articles, publications, links and tools like the wage and salary conversion calculator or the salary relocation calculator that will help you make informed decisions during your job search.
Quality Info - Occupation Data Tools
Find quality information on all things related to occupations. We have data tools like the Occupational Information Center where you can pull reports on projected employment, wages, skills, education requirements, and more; the Occupation Explorer where you can search for occupations based on educational requirments, wages or employment prospects; and the Skills Explorer that allows you to see which occupations best match your unique set of skills.
