State Resources - Making them work for you.

When it comes to resources every State has something in the way of providing help in finding work. The problem, of course, as we have discovered over and over is linking yourself to these resources. The larger States, such as California, you might find your search is easier if you work from the county level. The smaller States might provide more information found in various State websites. For example in New Mexico there is a great website: New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions. This site offers quite a variety of resources that can help you track down information, wage resources and data, recent articles, and even work openings in the State of New Mexico.

Even if the State itself does not offer a specific website of resourceful information there are usually other independently owned sites that link you to key resources and job information for your specific State. Like this one found in Montana: Montana Jobs.com

The importance, once again, is that before and after you locate these sites you have a few items in place. First your resume should be professionally written and ready for submission. Secondly, you need to have an active email, and telephone number in place so that contacting you is quick and efficient. Companies do not like to have to leave messages or do multiple call backs. Finally, you need to be working on your interview preparation. Now you are ready to put the State Resources to work for you.