Job Seeker Services
Job Placement Assistance
At Columbia-Greene Workforce NY, job placement assistance is a key part of our services for job seekers. Our goal is to connect job seekers with jobs by providing personalized support throughout the job search process.
Here’s how we help:
Job Matching Services
We match your skills, experience, and goals with current job openings. Our specialists use online tools and local employer networks to find a suitable job for you.
Resume Building & Review
Get help creating or refining your resume to highlight your strengths. We also assist with customizing your resume for specific job applications.
Cover Letter Writing
Receive guidance on writing clear, professional cover letters that introduce your background
and how you are qualified for the job.
Job Search Strategies
Learn effective techniques for searching for jobs, including using online job boards, attending networking events, and using LinkedIn.
Access to Job Fairs
We promote and organize local job fairs where you can meet multiple employers and learn about available job opportunities in one place.
Support for Special Populations
We provide tailored job seeker services for veterans, individuals with disabilities,
justice-involved individuals, and other groups needing specialized additional support to meet their specific needs.
Skill Enhancement Recommendations
We help identify any skill gaps and refer you to training programs or educational resources to
improve your job skills, qualifications or credentials.
Online Assessments
Online assessments help identify your strengths and skills. By understanding your abilities you can match your qualifications to job requirements and improve your application materials.
Career Information
Learning about the current job market and trends helps you compare your skills and available jobs, increasing your chances of being selected over job seekers competing for the same role.
Job Boards
This page provides a list of popular job boards and websites where you can search for job opportunities across the country.
New York Jobs
Explore this page to find job boards and websites featuring employment opportunities across New York State.
While these job boards focus on New York opportunities, use multiple platforms and tailor your job search to your industry and career goals. This approach improves your chances of finding a suitable job.
Resume Advice
Create a professional resume that showcases your skills and accomplishments to present yourself effectively to employers.
Columbia-Greene Workforce NY offers job placement assistance to help job seekers understand the job market and apply for jobs successfully.
Online Assessments
Discover your strengths, skills and interests with online assessments. Use this information to match your abilities to job opportunities and showcase your qualifications effectively to employers.
JobZone
Evaluate your employability and identify actions to improve your chances of obtaining employment.
Myer-Briggs
Take this free online assessment to see which personality type you have and the best careers to choose.
CareerOneStop Assessments
Taking an assessment can help you think about different career ideas. It can also help you decide which careers might fit you best.
Rasmussen Aptitude Test
Get career suggestions that match your skills and interests. Adjust the skill sliders and receive a list of career ideas using data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor.
CareerZone | Department of Labor
CareerZone is an innovative online career exploration and planning system designed especially for today’s high-tech youth in New York State.
My Next Move
Streamlined career search and discovery for students and job seekers. Includes a built-in interest assessment and access to training, education, and job opportunities.
Career Information
The more you know about the current job market and trends, the better you can match your skills to available jobs and compete for positions effectively.
Career Zone
CareerZone is an innovative online career exploration and planning system designed especially for today’s high-tech youth in New York State.
CareerOneStop
Explore career options by take assessments, find training, plan your job search, and get local help when you need it with CareerOneStop.org.
NY State Newsletter
O*Net OnLine
The O*NET Program is the nation’s primary source of occupational information.
Career Outlook Quarterly
DOL Career Development
Income Estimator
New York State DOL
Access the support and resources necessary to navigate job searches, explore diverse career paths, and discover an array of available programs.
My Next Move | Veterans
Social Security Earnings
Popular Job Boards
Jobs New York
Explore job boards and websites to find employment opportunities in New York.
Columbia County Jobs
NY DOL - Jobs Express
Greene County Jobs
The official job portal for Greene County featuring a wide range of available jobs listings.
New York State Jobs
Indeed New York
NY Jobs - Monster
New York Craigslist - Jobs
New York Jobs by Glassdoor
Glassdoor’s job search platform allows you to find job opportunities in New York and access company reviews and salary information.
New York Education Jobs
New York State Job Bank
Jobs for K-12 Education System | OLAS Jobs
USA Jobs
Military to Civilian Center
NY DOL Apprenticeships
Business Apprenticeship programs offer a wide range of opportunities to learn a specific skill and use it toward a new career.
NYCourts.gov
Please note that while these job boards are specific to New York, it’s still a good idea to use multiple platforms and tailor your job search to your industry and career goals for the best results.
Resume Advice
Create a professional resume that shows off your skills and highlights your career achievements.
Resume Now
Resume Now’s free-to-use builder makes creating a professional resume easy.
Become
Learn how to create various resumes for different industries.
CareerOneStop
Get in the door with great advise on how to write cover letters and resumes.
Visual CV
Create a job-ready resume in minutes to help land that dream job.
JobScan
Get more interviews and bypass the resume scanners with keywords.
OpenOffice
OpenOffice is a free word proessing software you can download today!
Resume Writing Packet
Download the Resume Writing Information Packet provided by NY DOL
Resume Builder
New York Employment and Career Guide can help you write a professional resume.