Looking for Work? Look to WorkSource Oregon

January 27, 2025

Looking for work can be intimidating. Where do you start? Classified ads? Online ads? Job boards?

There is a free service available where professionals walk you through every step to ensure your success in finding the job that best suits you.

WorkSource Oregon is a partnership of state and local agencies and organizations that offer personalized services to help you with job and career information. Whether you are looking for your first job, your next job, or you want to explore career options, the professionals at WorkSource Oregon can help.

Here are a few of the services WorkSource Oregon offers:

• Assessment of your skills and interests.
• Training to help you become more marketable.
• The National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) to highlight your skills and help you stand out to employers.
• Information on careers, occupations, wages, jobs, and educational options.
• Information about programs, community resources, and events.
• Information about the hidden job market and networking with employers to uncover opportunities for job shadowing, informational interviews, or apprenticeships.
• Assistance with building your résumé and learning how to succeed in an interview.
• Assistance with finding and applying for jobs that match your skills.

At WorkSource Oregon, it’s all about you. The services are tailored to meet your needs and goals. Maybe you are not sure exactly what career field you would like to go into. They can help there too. By asking questions about your interests and background, they can help you build a profile of your skills and show you the occupations that best match your skills.

Stop by your local WorkSource Oregon center and see for yourself.

Visit www.worksourceoregon.org.