Unemployment Office
If you are new to the workforce, or you have recently lost your job, the unemployment office in your area can assist you with finding work. They do not charge for any of the services. They are locally administered under the U.S. Department of Labor.
The unemployment office works with both employers and employers, to ensure the needs on both sides are met. Employers do not pay for their services either. Employers give the agency listings of jobs available with information on required skills, rate of pay, hours, and other important information. Each person who comes in looking for work completes and assessment. This assessment lists skills, how much per hour you are looking to earn, the hours you are available, and any previous work history.
The employment office then matches up the needs of the employers with the skills of those looking for work. The results are only qualified applicants are referred to the employer, and employees aren’t sent on a wild chase after jobs that they just aren’t’ qualified for.
Once matches have been made, the unemployment office will possibly administer any required testing such as a typing skills test. You may be given information to contact the employer or be told the employer will be in contact with you. As new matches are available you will be contacted. You can select to not be contacted at any time, and you are not required to follow up on any lead you are not interested in.
In addition, the unemployment office is a valuable resource for assistance with writing a resume and cover letters, finding out what employers are looking for, and brushing up on your interview classes. Some unemployment offices offer classes for free lead by businesses in the community. These classes help you with finding a job, getting clothing for interviews and going to work, as well as information on childcare and job retention. If you need services that aren’t available at your unemployment office, they will be able to refer you to other agencies for such services. If you do not feel your local unemployment office is working with you as they should, you can file a complaint. Every unemployment office has the contact information available to the public.
