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Career and Salary Research
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Career Exploration and Interest Tests
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Access links to NUMEROUS personality and career interest tests. Research the Top 50 Businesses in Portland through Oregon Online. Utilize the Skill Explorer and Occupation Explorer through OLMIS, research DOT Codes, use the Occupation Outlook Handbook.
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Salary and Benefits Wizard
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Research salary averages (especially just for the state of Oregon to negotiate a better starting wage!! View detailed salary reports and job descriptions.
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Wage and Salary Conversion Calculator
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This calculator is put out by OLMIS (Oregon State Employment Department). Do the following: 1)Select the type of pay (hourly, weekly, monthly, or annually), 2) Select the number of hours per week you will be working, and 3) enter your wage (whatever it is -- per hour, per week, per monthly, or per year). Click on CALCULATE. You will now get your wage shown in all 4 figures.
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Research a Business
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Be informed.....don't find yourself in an interview with no answer to the question SO WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT OUR COMPANY? Do your research here.
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OLMIS Oregon Employer Database
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This is another link available for making cold calls or hit lists. This employer database is available through the State or Oregon Employment Department.
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OLMIS Labor Market Info. Research
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Oregon Labor Market Info. System. Tour this site in English or Spanish. Compare wages in Oregon, check unemployment rates, research supply and demand for careers, etc.
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Drug Testing
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Read Intro. to Drug Testing, Programs, How Drug Testing is Conducted, What is Tested, Costs/Benefits to the Employer, etc.
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Apprenticeship and Trades Training Info.
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Research and find job leads for apprenticeship trainings such as Baker, Carpenter, Painter, Signmaker, Plumber, Electrician, Roofer, and other labor related positions. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply for these programs.
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Starting Your Own Business
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Access information through the SBA (Small Business Administration), read Tips for Starting Your Own Business, take the Entrepreneur Test and Success likelihood Test...just to name a few resources listed at this page.
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Job Readiness and Evaluation Tools
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Take an online typing test and immediately get your speed (words per minute). Read what software skills employers want. Take a Job Hunting and Job Readiness quiz.
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