Career Success Path in Three Easy Steps
Starting on the path to career success is as easy as 1-2-3
Step 1: Visit the Career Center to start making your plan
The first step is any job search or career change is often the most difficult. You may have questions like “where do I start?”, “how do I write my resume?”, and “who can I ask for help?”
The Career Center provides the services you need to land the job you want. Advisors will guide you through the employment or re-employment process. Here’s a sampling to tools to get you on the right path:
- Career counseling and planning to make sure you know where you want to go
- A resource center with access to job search tools such as telephones, fax machines, copy machines, internet access, and video viewing stations
- GreatHires.org - Missouri’s premier job search website to provide a direct link to thousands of jobs statewide
- Re-employment assistance to help you re-enter the workforce
- Resume assistance to make sure you make the right first impression
- Workshops to sharpen your skill set
Step 2: Acquire the skills you need
For some job seekers, it may take training to turn that vision into reality. Based on eligibility and individual circumstances, training opportunities might include:
- Occupational skills training giving you the knowledge and know-how to enter the workforce in the profession you want
- Computer training to close technology gaps and increase your odds of success
- GED preparation to help you pass the high-school equivalency exam
- Writing, math, and English (ESL) classes to improve your abilities
- Job readiness certifications to make it easier for applicants to confirm their ability to work
If you have training or educational goals beyond these offerings listed, there may be scholarships and financial aid resources available to make furthering your learning an affordable option.
Step 3: Stay motivated
Do you need support to follow through on your career goals? You are not alone! Staying focused and working toward your goals is a challenge.
If you’re trying to get started or make a new start, career advisors can help you break through the barriers to land the job you want. If you need assistance with housing, finding childcare, or obtaining financial aid for training, you’ll find answers at the Missouri Career Center.
When one door closes, others often open. The Career Center can also help you get back on your feet after losing a job. Come to the Career Center and find out how to file unemployment insurance (UI) claims, get support coping with the emotional and financial stress of job loss, and learn how to job hunt effectively.
Visit the Missouri Career Center in Joplin or Monett to access the resources in person. You can also check out the My Career Solutions page for resources tailored to your unique career needs.