Developing Skills
GED and Computer Skills
Millington Public Library participants graduate from the GED Program.
Meetings every Thursday @ 4:30PM and 6:00PM
Job Search
We are committed to providing continuous updates so that you job search experience is successful. As part of the Memphis Metropolitan Area, we have added a new job link to this page. This link is specific to our area and the needs of the surrounding area. GOOD LUCK!
Craig List Memphs Job Listings- Chick Here
Job-Hunting Tips for Baby Boomers
The Boomer” is a column written for adults nearing retirement age and those already in their “golden years.” It will also promote reader interaction by posting e-mail responses and answering reader questions. E-mail your questions or topic ideas to thefoxboomer@gmail.com. Read more
TN Department & Labor Workforce and Development
www.tennessee.gov/labor-wfd provides information for the job seeker as well as information as to file unemployment. Click on Job seekers to find information on the following: Workforce Training, Find a Career, Find a Job, Lose your job, Older Workers, and TN Teen 2 Work.
Watch a video and learn HOW TO FILE AN Tennessee UNEMPLOYMENT CLAIM. The following subjects are discussed; eligibility requirements, monetary determination, weekly certification and options if you are denied benefits.
Job-Applications.com
A resource that provides hundreds of printable and online applications for retail stores, department stores, pharmacies, grocery stores, restaurants, shops, and etc. It has a comprehensive list of answers to important job interview questions. It can be great way to assist in finding a part time or full time work. http://www.job-applications.com/interview-questions/
Specific Employment Databases:
To search for specific employment databases you can use Goggle or any search engine and type in the following for a state with/out city search employment Memphis Tennessee for a list of employment databases in Tennessee. Below is a sampling of results for this search.
www.tennesseeanytime.org/jobs.
www.commercialappeal.com/jobs
http://www.indeed.com/
Consider the following:
EDD-One Stop Centers
Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development Tennessee job search assistance.
Job Building Skills
Resume' Building
TN Department of Labor & Workforce in Covington offers an in house "fill your information" resume' building program. (901)475-2529
Never has finding a job been as challenging as it is today. However, there are good job; we must be diligent in the search.
WorkSmart-California's Employment Development Department help site. The topics below will cover many topics that will make your job search more successful. Free samples of cover letters and resumes are available.
WorkSmart Topics:
Getting Job Ready The topics below tell you a little of what is in each section. Click on underlined text links to get more information. This topic covers appearance, Attitude & Commitment, Child Care, Time Planning and Transportation Planning. Keep in mind, this is a California based site and Child Care Providers and Transportation choices would not apply. But the tips are great.
Job Titles This topic allows you to view many job titles along with a job description and usually required education. Salaries for these jobs are for California and would not apply to Tennessee. (These are not job openings or job ads.)
Bartlett Area Chamber has partnered with Gentry Development Group to launch OppCity.com, a free virtual talent community that fills a need in the business community by connecting people seeking work and education opportunities with employers and schools in the area. Oppcity.com highlights the Memphis Metropolitan Area as an “Opportunity City”. To create a login and find a job, click here.
If your job search resulting in you sending out resumes but receiving no responses?
Create your FREE Resume 20/20 profile and access our Visibility Tools™ to provide hiring managers with a more complete picture of you as a candidate.
When you register, we will create a unique URL that you can place at the top of your resume so employers can access your Resume 20/20 Profile when you send out your resume. The more employers know about you, the more you will stand out from the competition and secure more interviews and job offers. http://www.resume2020.com