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Organize Your Skills  
Skills are the foundation for securing a job within a career field. Learn to define and present skills, abilities, interests, and achievements to potential employers. Once skills are identified, appropriate job search goals can be set.
Resources for Organizing Your Skills
Identifying Your Skills
View information on what a skill is, why it is important to know your skills, and the three types of skills. (PDF)
O*NET Code Connector
Use this resource to access a job description, list of tasks, information on related occupations, and work content statements.
Four Steps to a New Career
View a guide on how to choose a new career, including a worksheet for comparing aspects for up to three occupations and determining a goal and an action plan. (PDF)
O*NET Online
This comprehensive database of occupational information, including worker attributes and job characteristics, can be used for exploring occupations.
Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH)
This online source of occupational information includes what workers do on the job, working conditions, training and education needed, and future job prospects.
Georgia Career Planner
Use this guide to assist with career choices. It contains the skills, abilities, and education and training required, as well as the work characteristics and wages for almost 300 high-demand jobs. (PDF)
Assessment Links
Use these tools as a way to learn more about yourself and to help determine what occupations and work environments may be better suited for you.
Creative Job Search Online Guide -
Skills

Use this resource for additional assistance with skills identification and goal setting.
CareerOneStop
Use this workforce development portal to connect to relevant links, resources, and services for job seekers, employers, and workforce professionals.
Licensed and Certified Occupations in Georgia
This publication lists specific information, including required examinations, about occupations that require licensing or certification in Georgia. (PDF)
Age is an Asset
View information on age-related issues including workplace trends, effects on older workers, and strategies for job seekers over 50. (PDF)
 
 
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