Employment Services - Information for Job Seekers and Volunteer Coaches

Need Help: If you are looking for employment assistance, you've come to the right place. NHCO has caring volunteer coaches who can help with employment and financial literacy issues. To request help, please email us and be sure to tell us where you live so we can direct you to the right person. If you don't have access to email, call 412-487-6316. You can also feel free to peruse the resources offered below. You'll find budget forms and lots of helpful links to other sources of assistance.

Want to Help: If you are looking to help someone with employment, you've also come to the right place! Below you'll find lots of great resources as well as necessary NHCO forms. To learn more about becoming a volunteer coach, please send us an email.

Employment Resources:

• Job Search Manual –CCAC’s job search manual includes instructions on how to write a resume and cover letter (with samples), practice interview questions, and general job search help.
• Job Search Packet –get practical information on what job search websites to try, where to find a networking group, and how to get signed up with PA Careerlink for job leads.
• Employment Resources –check this spreadsheet for resources to help you overcome barriers to employment like getting your GED, interview clothing, transportation, childcare, senior resources, and computer literacy training.
• Information on Criminal Background Checks and being honest with potential employers
• 150 Typical Interview Questions - Perfect your interviewing skills with these practice questions.
• Behavioral Interviewing -Many HR directors ask "behavioral" questions that require you to tell a story the highlights your skills. Check out these practice questions to learn this technique.
• Top Pittsburgh Staffing Agencies - Here you'll find contact information for many of Pittsburgh's top staffing agencies.

Employment Quicklinks:

• Career Link –get signed up with PACareerlink to have access to their database of local jobs.  Click here to link to their events page for workshops on job search, resume, Microsoft office, and many more.
• Pittsburgh Craigslist –check here for local jobs
• PA Professional Employment Network – free local networking group for job seekers
• Google gmail –sign up for a free email address

Financial Literacy Resources:

• Budget Packet –Use this packet to create and evaluate a household budget.
• Financial Power Packet –Check out this packet for ideas on how to manage your money and stretch your dollars.
• Debt and Credit Packet –Look here for information about managing your debt.

Financial Literacy Quicklinks:

• Annual Credit Report –this site will give you a free credit report once a year.
• FSA Money PA –this site has ideas and resources for managing your money and can also provide more information on the Family Savings Account program

Forms for Volunteer Coaches:

• Initial Assessment Form
• Volunteer Coach Log
• Budgeting Outcome Form