Job Seekers Guide

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Whether you’re facing job loss, considering a career change, or taking time off for personal reasons, understanding how to manage your finances during these shifts can make all the difference. As a career professional, supporting both your career and financial goals is key to achieving long-term success and peace of mind.

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Malerie

Focus: Key job search strategies or tips.

Job loss or career transitions can bring financial stress 😰, but a solid financial plan can help ease the burden 💡. This poster provides actionable steps to manage financial concerns during a gap in employment—whether it’s budgeting 💰, building emergency savings 🛠️, or addressing debt 📉. By taking a proactive approach, you can stay focused on your career goals 🎯 while securing your financial well-being 🔒.

Action Steps:

• Review your current financial situation, especially if you're considering a career change or experiencing a job loss.
• Create a financial plan that includes budgeting, saving for emergencies, and reducing debt.
• Reach out to a financial coach or community resource to begin creating your financial action plan.

Money management is key to career stability and success 💼💪. This poster outlines essential tips for budgeting 📊, setting financial goals 🎯, and building savings 🏦, so you can manage your finances with confidence 💯 during job transitions. Whether you’re searching for a new job 👩‍💻 or advancing in your career 🚀, mastering your finances will reduce stress 🧘‍♀️ and help you stay focused on what matters most—your career success 🌟.

Action Steps for This Week:

• Review your current financial situation, especially if you're considering a career change or experiencing a job loss.
• Create a financial plan that includes budgeting, saving for emergencies, and reducing debt.
• Reach out to a financial coach or community resource to begin creating your financial action plan.

Free Services:

• United Way: United Way partners with local organizations to offer free financial coaching, including budgeting and debt management.
• Goodwill Industries: Goodwill provides free financial coaching through local branches, focusing on budgeting, debt management, and building savings.
• Operation Hope: Operation HOPE offers free financial coaching at "HOPE Inside" locations, focusing on financial literacy, credit improvement, and debt management.

Free and Low-Cost Services:

• Credit.org: Credit.org offers free financial counseling for budgeting, debt management, and credit improvement. Some services may have fees.
• GreenPath Financial Wellness: GreenPath provides free financial counseling for budgeting, debt management, and credit improvement. Some services may have fees.

Focus: Building confidence and overcoming job search challenges.

Focus: Keeping readers informed about industry trends.

What they are:

Many companies use software called Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to screen resumes.

How to Know if an ATS is Used:

Most companies using online application processes likely use an ATS.

Tips for ATS-Friendly Resumes:

• Keep it Simple: Use a basic format (like .docx or .pdf) and avoid complex designs or graphics.
• Avoid Text Boxes: Stick to basic text formatting for easy readability by the ATS.
• Optimize for Keywords: Use keywords from the job description throughout your resume and cover letter.

Boost Your ATS Score:

• Use Job Scan: This tool analyzes your resume against the job description and provides a score indicating how well it matches. Aim for a high match percentage (80% or more).

The RIASEC framework uses six themes to describe people’s interests and match them with careers.

When a person’s work environment fits their interest themes, they are more likely to perform better at work, achieve greater academic and career success, and may even earn more money than their peers.

Watch the video to learn more...

Focus: Preparing for job interviews.

Focus: Sharing valuable job search tools and resources.

I am Malerie, a dedicated human services professional and a Certified Career Services Provider (CCSP). I have extensive experience guiding young adults on their career paths, having worked as a Vocational Training Program Assistant Director, Instructor, Career Guidance Technician, Mentor with PASS AmeriCorps, and a Trauma-Informed Resource Parent. I designed this Newsletter to offer career coaching support, resources, and insights to empower individuals to achieve their employment goals!