Resources

As you search for that perfect job, you may have questions along the way.  OhioMeansJobs - Knox County staff can help.  Come to the Job Center Resource Room for assistance with all of your employment needs.  You can also follow the links listed here on these pages for helpful information on writing resumes and cover letters, and job search tips.

OhioMeansJobs

• At OhioMeansJobs, job seekers can find a broad range of Services that make finding that perfect job so much easier. Explore job opportunities and learn more about industries that are hiring. Find educational and customized training options - and get your resume out to thousands of employers. It's all available through your connection with us at OhioMeansJobs - Knox County.

Resume Creation

• Let us help you create your resume and cover letter to get you noticed!

O*NET® OnLine

• Provides access to occupational information, including worker attributes, job characteristics and links to other online career information resources.

Interviewing

• Mock interviewing techniques will be addressed to help you prepare for the job Interview.

Job Postings and Hiring Events

• Come inside the Job Center Resource Room and we can talk about opportunities that are available! You can also pick up copies of job postings and see the upcoming hiring events on our bulletin board.

Salary Information

• Ohio Labor Market Information
  Find current employment, projections, and wages by industry and occupation, occupational profiles, and career information.

Explore Careers

• In Demand Occupational Videos
  In each industry, you will find videos about some of the specific occupations in that particular industry.
• Occupational Outlook Handbook
  The Occupational Outlook Handbook is a nationally recognized source of career information, designed to provide valuable assistance to individuals making decisions about their future work lives. The Handbook is revised every two years.
• O*NET® Career Exploration Tools
  The O*NET® team has designed a set of self-directed career exploration/assessment tools to help workers consider and plan career options, preparation, and transitions more effectively. 

Education/Training

• OhioMeansJobs Knox Center can connect you with college, career tech and adult education programs that will prepare you for in-demand careers.  Financial assistance is available, and we can connect you to funding that can help you pay for your education and training.
• Special funding for training and education is available to dislocated workers who have lost their jobs through layoffs, plant closings and foreign competition. 

Other Resources

• Computer access to online job banks and Unemployment
• Free access to telephone, fax & copy machine
• Connections with other agencies
• Free workshops
• ABLE-Adult Basic Literacy Education (Located at the Knox Technical Center)
• GED-General Equivalency Diploma (Up to Age 24 at the OhioMeansJobs Knox Center)

• Career Counseling, Skills Upgrading, Job Readiness Programs 

• We can also help you with information on childcare, Work Opportunity Tax Credit, Welfare to Work Tax Credit and the Federal Bonding Program