88 Lower Eastern Shore Jobs Listed
Friday, September 5, 2008

Maryland Workforce Exchange
If you are interested in finding a better job or career, the Workforce Exchange allows you to search for current job openings in your community, or statewide, create multiple resumes to apply online for jobs, research careers that are expected to be in high demand, and find occupational training that meets your needs. Bookmark this site as your free online career center.

EmployOn Client Match
This is a powerful job matching system that pulls job listings from hundreds of different sites creating the largest jobs database in the world. This tool helps to efficiently find you a job. You will need to use following Member ID and password:

Job Search Tips

• 12 Ways To Be Successful At Job Fairs
• 15 Reasons Job Seekers Are Not Hired
• Skills Identification
• Effective Job Applications
• A Guide For The Job Interview
• Resume Tips Slide Show
• Pocket Resume
  

Career Scope Assessment and Reporting System
This is a comprehensive self-administered system that measures both aptitude and interest through valid and reliable assessment tasks. The results are instrumental in helping an individual begin the career or educational planning process. This service is available in our Career Resource Lab.

Career Clips
This is a link to Internet based video clips that display basic functions for a variety of occupations. Along with assessment, these real world glimpses of careers in action help an individual determine if the training or employment that they have been considering is a truly good fit for them.

O*Net Interest Profiler
This instrument is a self-assessment career exploration tool that can help individuals discover the type of work activities and occupations that they would like and find exciting. Individuals identify and learn about broad interest areas most relevant to them. They can use their interest results to explore the world of work and search local openings.

WinWay Resume Writer
This is an excellent resource to assist individuals in developing a resume that will impress employers. It also links to job openings that match the individual's qualifications. You will find this service in our Career Resource Lab.

Mobile One-Stop (MOS)
Our newest and most technologically advanced facility is now available so that we can bring our services to you. Many of the services available at the Job Market are also offered on the MOS. Please click here to find out where the MOS is waiting to serve you today. Some of the services available are:

• Job Search
• Resume Assistance
• Career Information
• Job Skill Training
• And More.

Job Skills Training
Career scholarships are available for jobs in demand in the local labor market.

Veterans Employment & Training
Information for job seekers who are veterans.

Disability Services
Information for job seekers with disability (ies) which are barriers to employment.

Dislocated Worker Service Guide
An individual who loses their job as a result of permanent layoff or plant closing is considered to be a "dislocated worker". The Job Market offers a wide variety of services to dislocated workers, and an extensive network of service providers to assist you.

Unemployment Insurance
Information regarding unemployment insurance and how to apply for benefits.

Lower Shore General Educational Development (GED) Vendors

Wicomico County
Denean Jones-Ward, Program Coordinator
Philmore Commons
224 Phillip Morris Drive, Suite 300
Salisbury, MD
(410) 749-3217
Office Hours
Monday through Thursday
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Somerset County
Teresa West, Program Coordinator
Sarah Peyton School
28573 Hudson Corner Road
P.O. Box 139
Marion, MD
(410) 623-4321
Office Hours
Monday through Thursday
9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Worcester County
Mark Ferraro, Program Coordinator
(410)632-5071
Office Hours
Varying Locations and Hours