Resources to utilize in your job search

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https://friscoconnect.org  A career transition and networking group designed to help people get back into the workforce as soon as possible. Frisco Connect meets on the first Tuesday of every month at 8:30AM.

 https://southlakefocusgroup.com  A career transition and networking group designed to help people get back into the workforce as soon as possible. SFG meets weekly on Thursday in person and online. 

This group is open to all job seekers and is a great way to connect with Human Resource professionals. It meets online the first and third Wednesday of every month. For details go to the CareerDFW Calendar page. 

This group is open to all job seekers and is a great way to connect with others in these professions. It meets every Wednesday morning; for details go to the CareerDFW Calendar page. 

This group is open to all job seekers and is a great way to connect with others in these professions. It meets every Tuesday morning; for details go to the CareerDFW Calendar page. 

Join Locke Alderson, Terry Sullivan, Ruth Lipsky, Kurt VandeMotter or Jeff Morris each Tuesday at 1:00PM CT for an ONLINE session on LinkedIn. All sessions will be LIVE, as well as recorded, on the CareerDFW Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/CareerDFWfor later viewing, except for Terry Sullivan. Recordings can also be viewed at the CareerUSA YouTube page here. For details go to the CareerDFW Calendar page. 

The PIT Crew provides realistic practice interviews to those in job transition. Candidates can practice interviewing using a job description and resume selected by the candidate. Candidates are encouraged to practice as many times as it takes to build their confidence. You must have an appointment in order to have a practice interview, however, observers are welcome without an appointment. The Practice Interview Team is now meeting IN PERSON on the 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 5th Wednesdays each month. (4th online only); for details go to the CareerDFW Calendar page. 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJB1LzitWcJQsIq3BL10vxQ–  A Career Search Network sponsored Job Father Radio Show on Joco Community Radio every Friday morning at 11:00AM;  for details go to the CareerDFW Calendar page. 

Casual gathering of job seekers, where some SFG Leaders, HR professionals & interview experts review resumes, network and discuss various job search tips. In-person only at the Market Street grocery location in Colleyville, TX. Use the entrance by Starbucks and take the elevator to the second floor. 

https://friscoconnect.org/  The website provides information on upcoming Frisco Connect events and past presentations you may have missed. 

https://www.linkedin.com/groups/3839434/  Make sure you join our LinkedIn group!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/288953247819837  Connect with us on Facebook!

https://www.linkedin.com/  The number one source for recruiters to find you. Make sure you have completed your profile, with all relevant sections. Job places, titles and dates should always match your resume. 

https://careerdfw.org  Serving the DFW Metroplex, CareerDFW provides the tools and resources you need to land your next great opportunity. This site will provide you with access to all of the resources that a jobseeker may need in one place. If you would like to join their mailing list for upcoming FREE career workshops, send an email to CareerUSA+subscribe@groups.io. 

Calendar View - A listing of all of the job seeker related events, networking groups and other career transition related meetings happening throughout the DFW Metroplex both online and in-person by day of the week. 

https://www.careerusa.org/  Serving cities outside of the Dallas/Ft. Worth. Provides the tools and resources you need to land your next great opportunity.  

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTcup7sKi0SaYUO-PAC3FSg  Provides hundreds of videos featuring expert speakers on a variety of career transition topics such as LinkedIn, Resume building, Networking, Interviewing and much more. Type the topic into the Search bar to display various videos on the topic requested. 

http://www.search4uinc.com/  Search4UInc. is a dynamic site where corporations can post opportunities, and serves as a community of companies and organizations that make it easier to find available opportunities for candidates seeking employment in todays economy. 

StrengthsFinder is a talent assessment tool. The assessment can be taken online https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/252137/home.aspx, or by purchasing the book https://www.amazon.com/StrengthsFinder-2-0-Tom-Rath/dp/159562015X, using the individual code given in the book to take the assessment. There is both a cost for the book (assessment included) and for taking the assessment directly online. 

Join your local library to find a wealth of research data that would otherwise cost a subscription fee such as Forbes, the Dallas Business Journal and other publications and websites. 

This comprehensive database of all North American companies is used to identify your target companies and can only be accessed through your local library. The database can be sorted and filtered to meet your search parameters such as company location, company size, etc. Watch a prior presentation here.

https://northtexaslead.org/job-seekers/  North Texas LEAD is a one-of-a-kind vetting process that can qualify you for an endorsement that gives you a real advantage in your job search. They attract and connect top talent to outstanding organizations whose leaders are committed to driving diversity and inclusion.

 https://skillsyncer.com/  A free resume keyword scanner and job application tracker for job seekers. This tool intelligently identifies skills and keywords missing from your resume when compared to a job description. 

https://www.jobscan.co/  This site helps you optimize your resume for any job, highlighting the key experience and skills recruiters need to see.  And yes, it is jobscan.co, not com. 

https://www.jobalytics.co/  Similar to JobScan, but requires the use of Google Chrome browser extension. Their claim is to find the perfect job for you faster. It optimizes your resume to get it past the applicant tracking systems. 

https://app.yoodli.ai/  Improve your communication skills with private, real-time, and judgement free coaching — powered by AI. Like Grammarly, but for speech! With Yoodli, you can record yourself speaking or upload a pre-recorded audio or video file. Yoodli will analyze your conciseness, filler words, pacing, and non-inclusive language. It will also score your body language, including making eye contact and using gestures and facial expressions to engage with others. It can even give you real-time feedback on your delivery to make sure you sound confident and engaging in a live meeting. 

https://www.twc.state.tx.us  Join regardless of if you are eligible for unemployment benefits. Great source for all types of career training and financial assistance.

https://www.workintexas.com/vosnet/Default.aspx  TWC member companies work with the Texas Workforce Commission to list open positions in Texas, here first. 

MyTXCareer  Also from the Texas Workforce Commission. Very similar to WorkinTexas, except in mobile app form!

https://www.indeed.com/?from=gnav-compare-cmp  Post your resume, look for jobs, find company reviews and research salary information. 

https://www.careerbuilder.com  Post your resume, look for jobs and research salary information. 

https://www.ziprecruiter.com  Post your resume, look for jobs and research salary information. 

https://www.monster.com  Post your resume, look for jobs and research salary information. Not the go-to jobseeker site anymore, but it is one of the cheapest for employers to join, so many smaller companies still use it. 

https://www.dice.com  Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. 

https://www.usajobs.gov  For those interested in Federal Government Jobs. 

Texas Veteran's Commission  Veterans Employment Services (VES) assists veterans with finding long-term and meaningful employment by conducting job matching services for employers and providing individualized career services to Veterans with significant barriers to employment at American Job Centers, VA facilities, and military installations throughout Texas. 

https://www.flexjobs.com  Access to remote work from home and flexible jobs. Monthly fee required to search jobs. 

https://www.virtualvocations.com  Virtual Vocations is a job service that provides job seekers with hand-screened remote job leads that offer real pay for real work. From account management to writing, all of the job openings they bring you offer some form of remote or virtual work. It requires a monthly fee to access ALL jobs. 

https://www.careeronestop.org/  This site is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor and it provides all types of useful information for career exploration, training and jobs.  If you’re having trouble deciding on a career path or just want more information about other potential careers this site will help you answer some questions including where to find training. 

https://justremote.co/remote-jobs  Fully and partially remote jobs from the greatest remote working companies. Their mission is to help you find work that you love and enable you to do it daily from anywhere. 

https://underdog.io/  We connect job seekers with the very best startups and tech companies hiring in NYC, San Francisco, and for Remote jobs with a single application. 

https://nodesk.co/remote-jobs/  Find remote jobs and connect with companies that offer you the freedom to work remotely from home or places around the world. 

https://wellfound.com/jobs  (Formerly known as AngelList Talent) Where startups and job seekers connect. 

https://www.workingnomads.com/jobs  Remote jobs for Digital Working Nomads. Work remotely from your home or places around the world. They have the perfect 100% remote job opportunities for those looking to start their telecommuting career. 

https://weworkremotely.com/  For over a decade, WWR has been the number one destination to find and list incredible remote jobs.  They're home to the largest remote work community in the world with 4.5M visitors. 

https://builtin.com/jobs  (IT/Tech jobs) For millions of tech professionals nationwide, Built In is the best place to learn about the industry, build connections and carve out futures at companies they believe in. 

https://otta.com/  At Otta, everything we do aims to bring out the best in you. Whether that's being picky about the companies that make it onto the platform, recommending the kind of roles you jump up and down about, sharing insights to help you make smarter applications, or giving you the tools to express that you're more than just a resume. Only relevant roles at the most exciting startups.  

https://fairygodboss.com/  Join the largest online career community for women to find jobs, advice, and support. Membership is free, always. 

https://jobicy.com/  Since its inception in 2019, Jobicy has been on a mission to accelerate hiring process and simplify life for companies and people around the world. Jobicy is helping companies of all sizes power their business with remote talents. 

https://www.greatplacetowork.com/best-workplaces  Lists the best places to work nationwide based on industry, size, location and many other factors. 

https://www.eventbrite.com/b/tx--dallas/business/- Great place to discover business events such as Women in Business and Dallas Career Fairs. 

Meetups  Another great place to discover business events such as professional association meetings and other great networking events. 

Know your worth as an employee (W2) and Contract (1099) – Remember that as a Contract worker, you may have to pay for your own taxes and benefits.

https://www.payscale.com  An enormous database of salary information based on job title, industry and region. 

https://www.salary.com  This website offers a fantastic range of data to help when you go in to negotiate for a pay raise. It offers salary information for specific job titles, but also allows you to compare rates for similar jobs to give you a big picture view of your industry. 

https://www.glassdoor.com/Salaries/index.htm  One of the most important job search tips is to do your research on the companies you apply to. Glassdoor is an excellent resource for this purpose, as it collects company reviews, job descriptions, sample interview questions and salary information from actual employees at that firm. 

https://www.salaryexpert.com/for-job-seekers  Salary Expert’s salary calculator uses over 30 years of salary survey data, collected by ERI Economic Research Institute, to create a report from our salary database that will give you information based on what someone in your area, with similar experience, should receive. 

https://www.careerbliss.com/  Research Salaries, are you underpaid? This site offers more than 4 million salaries to help you discover how you stack up. 

Levels.fyi  We use a combination of verified data and leveling information to help employees understand what they should be getting paid. And while we do investigate and remove suspicious data points, we’re proud to say that we never accept any form of payment to adjust leveling or salary numbers. 

https://data.bls.gov/cew/apps/data_views/data_views.htm#tab=Tables  There are charts and graphs for a variety of employment and wage data by industry and region, including projections and economic trends. 

https://computerminds.com  This organization provides free training using your state tax dollars. Training includes Cybersecurity, Project Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management training, testing and certification. 

https://perscholas.org/  No-cost training, no-cost exams and certifications. Per Scholas collaborates with today's leading employers to design industry and job-specific courses so that you match their hiring criteria. 

https://www.linkedin.com/learning/  This is FREE through your local library. Sharpen your current knowledge and skills or explore a myriad of new subjects to help you improve your career. 

https://www.coursera.org/  Offers Professional certificates with flexible, online training designed to get you job-ready for high-growth fields. Start, switch, or advance your career with more than 5,400 courses, Professional Certificates, and degrees from world-class universities and companies. 

https://www.udemy.com/  Choose from 213,000 online video courses including topics like Excel, Web Development and Marketing among many others with new additions published every month. 

https://www.edx.org/  Free online education bringing together courses from many different schools, the site has impressive, quality information for everyone. edX covers a great range of topics from universities such as Harvard, MIT, and Berkeley, meaning a high-quality, free online education is entirely possible here. 

Professional Resume Templates  Don’t create your resume from scratch. Use Indeed’s free resume templates to kick start your search from the beginning. 

https://www.canva.com/resumes/templates/  Canva provides dozens of templates, many of wish are professional and attractive but keep in mind ATS will not accept many of the templates shown so either be prepared to modify it to an ATS or select a more ATS friendly template like this one Canva Resume Template Sample. 

How To Write an ATS-Friendly Resume  When you submit your resume to an employer, it often goes through an applicant tracking system (ATS) that automatically scans it for specific keywords. These ATS resume scanners help employers sort through large quantities of resumes to identify the most relevant applicants. 

https://www.youtube.com/@CareerUSA/search?query=resume  Resume experts present on various resume format, strategies and mistakes to avoid. 

https://thomasedwards.com  They provide clients with an award-winning accounting, finance, HR and IT search resource that has been operating since 1997. Mention Frisco Connect when you contact them. 

https://motionrecruitment.com  A hyper-specialized, on-demand global recruiting, robust market intelligence, and immersive account leadership result in exceptional partnerships with tech employers and tech talent, while Motion Consulting Group's proven IT experts provide transformative success for complex, Enterprise-level consulting projects. Mention Frisco Connect when you contact them. 

http://r2now.com  An IT Placement and Staffing Firm focused on finding talented Information Technology professionals to work with Fortune 50 companies, Mid-size organizations, and start-ups in North Texas. Mention Frisco Connect when you contact them. 

https://www.shapirosp.com  Welcome to SHAPIRO Search, your trusted partner for Executive Search. We specialize in Accounting, Finance, and HR C-Suite, and Senior level roles for mid-market, start-ups, and non-profit organizations. Mention Frisco Connect when you contact them. 

https://linkedexec.com  An executive search firm headquartered in Dallas, TX, has been serving clients since 2008. We fill hard-to-fill positions and deliver concrete results for your business. Mention Frisco Connect when you contact them. 

https://www.babich.com  Recruiters at Babich & Associates average more than 20 years in the recruiting and placement profession. We are organized by industry vertical and Placement Managers are assigned according to experience to one or more of the following departments: Accounting / Finance, Administrative, Banking, Information Technology, Insurance, Legal, Sales, or Technical / Engineering. Mention Southlake Focus Group when you contact them. 

https://humcapinc.com  We are experts in people. We are a recruiting, staffing, and HR company dedicated to serving our people, customers, and community. Mention Frisco Connect when you contact them.

https://hrsearchpros.com  If you are looking for a full-time or a contract Human Resources (HR) job or looking to fill an HR job then you are in the right place. Mention Frisco Connect when you contact Ralph Chapman. 

https://www.donnadavis.com/  Donna Davis Associates was established in 1992. We are a boutique executive search firm with over 20 years of experience, and we recruit and place the best Human Resource executives and senior managers in the U.S.