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Job Prep

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The websites listed below are helpful resources for career exploration, job prep, resume writing, cost of living, and job listings.

Career Onestop
Find out what skills and abilties are required for the job you want. Includes a detailed description of typical work activities. Salary and employment trends are listed by state.
CareerBuilder.com
Get career & resume advice, find jobs, post resumes.
Careers.wa.gov
Discover career opportunities working for the State of WA
Compare Salaries
Compare Salaries lets you compare how much you might earn in different careers and in different parts of the country.
Cost of Living Comparison Calculator
Compare the cost of living in different cities.
Doing Business in Spokane
This site has a variety of information about setting up a business in Spokane including, laws, regulations, and employment, etc.
Fastest Growing Occupations
Lists the occupations that were expected to have the largest rate of growth from 2018 to 2028 (for states) or 2020 to 2030 (for the United States overall).
O*NET online
Good source of occupation info and matching skills/interests with career options.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Info on job training, education, earnings, job prospects, working conditions.
Work Source
Covers WA & regional employment - career training info, job ads, wage info

craigslist
LinkedIn.com
This business and employment-oriented service platform is mainly used for professional networking, including employers posting jobs and job seekers posting their CVs. *Accounts are needed to access content.
Monster.com
Top 15 Job Websites