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 the month at 8:30a.

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 in person and online.

https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14597303/ - This group meets in person and online every Monday at 9:00a CT (unless otherwise posted) at North Fort Worth Baptist Church at 5801 North I-35W, Fort Worth, TX 76131. Enter through south covered entrance. Use call box in right wall to enter the church. Meeting held in Room 501. For details and the online link go to the CareerDFW Calendar page.

 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 or Kurt VandeMotter each Tuesday at 1p 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/CareerDFW for later viewing, except for Terry Sullivan. Recordings can also be viewed at the CareerUSA YouTube page here. For more 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; the 4th Wednesday is online only). For details go to the CareerDFW Calendar page.

https://www.youtube.com/@NTXradio/search?query=Jobfather – A Career Search Network sponsored Job Father Radio Show on Joco Community Radio every Friday morning at 11a; for details go to the CareerDFW Calendar page.

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

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.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.

We meet every Friday from 11-3 for informal networking, career coaching and resume reviews in the Flex Room at Dave & Buster’s in Euless. It’s a very casual come and go event. Peter Leahy, an interview coach, is also there to help. You can sign up there for either or both services when you get there. Please make sure you have attended Southlake Focus Group's Jumpstart session beforehand. Bring a paper copy of your resume.

Frisco Connect Website - https://friscoconnect.org/ - The website provides information on upcoming Frisco Connect events, jobseeker resources and past events you may have missed.

YouTube FC Playlist – A listing of all Frisco Connect recordings back to April 2022.

https://www.linkedin.com/groups/3839434/ - Make sure you join us!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/288953247819837 - Make sure you join us!

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

https://careerdfw.org - Serving the DFW MetroPlex. 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.

Agenda View - CareerDFW Calendar Agenda 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 the various videos on the topic requested.

http://www.search4uinc.com/ - Search4UInc. is a dynamic site where a corporation 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 today’s economy.

StrengthsFinder is a talent assessment tool. The assessment can be taken online (https://store.gallup.com/p/en-us/10108/cliftonstrengths-top-5?c=1) or by purchasing and reading the book (new) (https://www.amazon.com/StrengthsFinder-2-0-Tom-Rath/dp/159562015X) and then using a code in the book to take the assessment. There is a cost for the book (assessment included) or 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.

https://northtexaslead.org/job-seekers/ - North Texas LEAD is a one-of-a-kind vetting process 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://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 it appears to require the use of Google Chrome browser with their extension. It claims to find the perfect job for you faster. It optimizes your resume to get it past the machines.

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.

 Post and update your resume weekly

https://www.twc.state.tx.us – Join regardless of whether 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.

WorkInTexas App (iOS & Android) - Also from the Texas Workforce Commission, it is an App version of WorkInTexas.

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. 

https://www.tvc.texas.gov/employment/ - 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 - Our expert team hand-screens every job listing to ensure legitimacy, saving you time and protecting you from scams. Whether you're looking for full-time, part-time, freelance, or flexible schedule opportunities. Note that while there is free access, for a complete list of positions you must subscribe to a monthly plan.

 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 we 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://www.careeronestop.org/Veterans - 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://topstartups.io/jobs/ - Researching startups used to take forever. Now, you can find everything in one place. All backed by Tier 1 investors behind 70% of successful tech IPOs.

https://wellfound.com/jobs - Where startups and job seekers connect. The AI recruiting platform for startups. Post jobs free, deploy AI sourcing agents, or hire with a dedicated recruiter.

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

Underdog.io - 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://www.workingnomads.com/jobs - Remote jobs for Digital Working Nomads. Work remotely from your home or places around the world. We 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. We'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. Built In gives candidates a clear, balanced view into companies: how they operate, what they value, and what it’s actually like to work there.

https://us.welcometothejungle.com/ - Your calling is calling. Only relevant roles. Choose the right job, at the right company for you. Discover your top recommendations now.

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.

https://www.meetup.com/find/?source=EVENTS&categoryId=405 – 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/salary/ - Quench your compensation curiosity with millions of salaries for all types of industries and jobs. Whether you’re prepping for salary negotiations, considering a career change or just want to see what your coworkers are pulling in, we have the info you need. Enter a job title above and start your search.

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://www.bankrate.com/real-estate/cost-of-living-calculator/ - The cost of living is the total amount of money required to live in a certain area and cover your basic necessities. Expenses typically factored into cost-of-living calculations include housing, food and taxes. This metric may also include such costs as transportation, health care, entertainment and education.

 https://www.adp.com/resources/tools/calculators/salary-paycheck-calculator.aspx - How much are your employees’ wages after taxes? This powerful tool does all the gross-to-net calculations to estimate take-home pay in all 50 states.

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.

https://guru99.com - https://www.guru99.com/free-online-education-sites.html - Sites for Free Online Education helps you to learn courses at your comfortable place. The courses of these websites are offered by top universities. You can learn a specific subject without much investment. These websites offer many audio, video, articles, and e-books to increase your knowledge. The platforms enable you to learn the best free online courses.

https://www.openculture.com/freeonlinecourses#Business - This section includes Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs). If you want to enroll in a free version of a MOOC, please select the “Full Course, No Certificate” (edX) or “Audit” (Coursera) option. If you opt to take the course for a certificate/credential, you will be charged.

https://alison.com/ - Free Online Courses with Certificates & Diplomas.

 https://www.classcentral.com/ - Find the best courses, wherever they exist.

https://digitaldefynd.com/ - DigitalDefynd is a global learning discovery and research platform helping professionals find, compare, and evaluate courses, certifications, university programs, and executive education.

https://www.wheelersp.com/ - Our specialized recruiting teams focus on key professional disciplines, allowing us to better understand hiring trends, workforce challenges, compensation expectations, and candidate availability within each market. Wheeler specializes in Accounting/Finance, IT, Healthcare, Mortgage, HR, Office Personnel, Sales and Marketing. Contact Josh Graham.

 https://www.boltongroup.com/ - The Bolton Group LLC is a professional search firm specializing in the areas of Accounting, Finance, Audit, Tax, Treasury, and Human Resources. Contact Katherine (Kat) Watson

 https://fulfilledrecruiting.com/ - We specialize in placing accounting, finance, and human resources professionals at every level. From CFO and CAO searches to audit, public accounting, FP&A, HR leadership, and roles ranging from data entry to receptionist. Contact Meredith Cowling

https://www.pridestaff.com/ - PrideStaff places talented job seekers like yourself in a variety of exciting fields. The industries we serve include: Accounting/Finance, Administration, Customer Service/Call Center, Healthcare/Medical Office, Insurance, Legal, Management, Manufacturing, Sales/Marketing, Skilled Trades and Warehouse/Distribution/Logistics. Contact Lisa Lewis

https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en - RH is on Forbes’ List of America’s Best Professional Recruiting Firms for 7 consecutive years. We specialize in Finance & Accounting, Technology, Marketing & Creative, Legal, Administrative & Customer Support. Contact Gary Katz

 https://highprofilestaffing.com/ - Our staffing agency in Dallas/Fort Worth can help you make connections with employers who are hiring right now. If you’re looking for contract, contract-to-hire, or direct hire positions in administrative support, accounting and finance, or human resources, we want to be a partner in your success. Contact Paulette Ivory at pivory@highprofilestaffing.com

https://thomasedwards.com - They provide our 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. Contact Sarah Jacob at Sarah@thomasedwards.com - Email her your resume

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. Contact Wesley Mercer at wesley.mercer@motionrecruitment.com. 

http://www.iqclarity.com/ -  IQ Clarity, LLC is your partner in talent acquisition and sourcing strategy. We connect companies with exceptional technology resources for project work and direct-hire initiatives. We specialize in IT Consulting, Software Engineering, Web / Mobile Development, Business Intelligence & Analytics, System Engineering, Cloud / Continuous Integration / DevOps, Software Quality Assurance & Automation, and IT Strategy. Contact Kevin Carter at kevin@iqclarity.com

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. Contact Rick Martinez at Rick@R2Now.com. Mention Frisco Connect when you contact Rick.

https://wiredhivetech.com/ - WiredHive is a people-focused information technology consulting firm. We create a network of collective success by building relationships that positively impact our employees, clients, and communities. We attract, develop, and retain top technology professionals to provide our clients with the talent solutions they need to meet their business challenges. We specialize in Recruiting, Business Relationships, technology, .net developers, salesforce developers, IT project managers, software development, Machine Learning, AI, Java Developers, Mobile Developers, and UX/UI. Contact Michael Rapuzzi at mrapuzzi@wiredhivetech.com

 https://catapultsg.com/- Catapult headquarters is located in Plano, TX with other offices across the nation. They recruit for IT, Skilled Trades, Professional Services, Engineering, Light Industrial, Executive Search, Life Sciences, Healthcare Solutions, and Federal Services with Solutions Services in near/offshoring and Managed Service Provider (MSP) programs. Reach out to Kaitlyn King at linkedin.com/in/kdaniparker

https://unitysearch.com/ - Our approach is focused on accurately assessing accounting and finance professionals’ technical skillsets as well as their career aspirations and personal goals. Our relationships, commitment, and integrity have given us a market reputation as leaders in Accounting, Finance, Tax and Human Resources recruiting, as well as a trusted direct hire and contract staffing firm. Contact David Cathey at dcathey@unitysearch.com

 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, Technical, Construction, Manufacturing & Engineering. Mention Southlake Focus Group when you contact them. Call Tony Beshara at 214-515-7613 or contact the respective industry recruiter: https://www.babich.com/our-people/

https://humcapinc.com - We are experts in people. We are a recruiting, staffing, and HR company dedicated to serving our people, customers, and community. Contact Charlie Quinn at cquinn@humcapinc.com

 https://hrsearchpros.com - f 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. Contact Ralph Chapman at rchapman@hrsearchpros.com

 https://landrumtalentsolutions.com/ - Companies of all sizes find the best HR and Marketing professionals through Landrum Talent Solutions. Our passion for people, functional expertise, and 40+ years of experience finding “perfect fit” HR and Marketing talent allow us to bring you the right candidates.

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. - No particular contact there but see what they have - https://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-davis-b020164?

https://s-hsearch.com/job-seeker/home - S+H Search specializes in executive recruiting within accounting and finance, taking pride in our innovative and proven search techniques. We place professionals in a growing list of businesses ranging in size from emerging growth to Fortune 500 companies across a diverse spectrum of industries. They recruit in the Denver and Dallas areas. Contact Angela Rose at angela.rose@s-hsearch.com

https://magnifyyourtalent.com/ - Founded in 2014, Magnify (formerly Executive Placements, LLC.) is a leading staffing company focused on technology, healthcare, sales & marketing, and office support. Magnify aims to create a revolutionary approach to talent acquisition by improving the process for candidates and clients from start to finish. As a minority-owned business, Magnify commits to partnering with our clients to find the very best and most diverse talent in the market today.

Aris Amplify - Aris Amplify focuses on recruiting middle and senior-level talent under a contingency partnership model, to complement the fully retained Charles Aris Executive Search team. We specialize in Finance & Accounting, Sales & Marketing, Executive Support & Human Capital and Engineering & Operations. Contact Kimberly Shapiro at kim.shapiro@charlesaris.com.

https://charlesaris.com - Charles Aris Executive Search focuses on recruiting Senior-level talent under a contingency partnership model. We specialize in Aerospace & Defense, Agriculture & Food, Business & Consumer Services, Consumer Products, Financial Services, Healthcare, Hospitality, Industrials, Life Sciences, Professional Services, Retail, Technology, Media & Telecom. Contact Kimberly Shapiro at kim.shapiro@charlesaris.com.

https://linkedexec.com/  - Linked, an executive search firm headquartered in Dallas, TX, has been serving clients since 2008. We fill hard-to-fill positions and deliver concrete results. We provide Retained Executive Search for organizations across the nation, helping our clients find exceptional professional placements for their hard to fill open positions. Contact Kurt VandeMotter at kurt@linkedexec.com / 214.675.4516 or Paula Calise at paula@linkedexec.com / 214.316.2519

strongtowerpartners.com - Executive Search Specialists for Private Equity, Family Office, Middle Market Companies, and Venture Capital Firms. includes the following Industries: Banking, Chemical, Consumer, Cloud, E-commerce, Electronics, Energy, Family Office; Financial Services, Fin-Tech, Management Consulting, Manufacturing, Media, Mortgage, Oil & Gas, Pharmaceutical, Private Equity, Professional Services, Real estate, Retail, Technology and Telecom. Contact Leo DeLeon at ldeleon@strongtowerpartners.com

https://www.dhrglobal.com/capability/executive-search/ - DHR is a leading provider of Executive search with more than 50 wholly-owned locations around the globe. Our renowned consultants deliver unparalleled senior-level executive search and talent advisory services tailored to the unique qualities and specifications of our select client base. DHR's executive talent expertise includes more than 20 industry and functional areas, including Life Science, Financial Services, Private Equity, Human Resources, Healthcare, Industrial, Consumer & Retail and Sports.

http://www.macrecruiters.com – With recruiting specialists located in 13 cities across the United States, our team has extensive experience placing top Executive talent both domestically and globally. Industries include Agriculture, Engineering, Healthcare, Finance, IT/Cyber, Oil & Gas, Manufacturing/HVAC, Supply Chain & CPG. Contact Susan Brindley at susan@macrecruiters.com

https://avantsearches.com/ - Avant Search LLC is a distinguished boutique search firm specializing in Executive recruiting and staffing solutions. Led by recruiters with a vast range of experience, Avant Search matches exceptional talent with reputable organizations across various industries such as Financial Services, Investment Banking, Consumer Markets, Retail, Hospitality, Industrial, Construction, Manufacturing / Logistics, Private Equity / Venture Capital, Technology, Cyber Security, and AI. Contact Kim Stevens via LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimstevens/

https://newlifecfo.com/ - They are a Fractional CFO Consulting Firm that works with CEOs to radically increase the value of their businesses without making a huge investment. We partner with small to mid-market companies, providing their businesses with experience, leadership, and financial insights on a part-time (fractional) basis. If you’re interested in fractional CFO work, contact Burt Copeland at scontact@newlifecfo.com