Employment Services - Information for Job Seekers and Volunteer Coaches
Free Computer Classes NHCO offers free computer classes to help people become more comfortable using computers in their job searches. Classes are open to everyone and include Introduction to Computers, Introduction to the Internet, Internet Job Searching, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. We also have "open lab" days at our Millvale Satellite. Classes take place our Millvale Satellite on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon; Avalon Library on Thursdays from 5:45 to 7:45 p.m. and La Roche College on Saturdays from noon to 2 p.m. SEATING IS LIMITED and registration is required. To sign up for classes, contact Kevin Grande at 412-487-6316, option 2 ext. 3225 or kgrande@nhco.org. You can also find a more detailed schedule of classes on our calendar page.
To request other employment 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:
- What Works in a Job Search and How to Move Forward - Whether you have lost a job by a lay off or a firing, there are effective actions you can take to enhance the search for a new job or position. Anyone losing a job knows the shock and anger experienced, an important next step is a move to action.
- Guide to Using Networking and Social Media in a Job Search - Networking in its purest form is simply talking to people, making connections and developing rapport to grow our circle of influence. For job seekers, building a network means meeting people who can help in the job search and who, in turn, can be helped.
- How to Write a Resume, Cover Letter and Reference Sheet and Prep for Your Interview - This step-by-step guide shows you how to go from reading the help wanted ads to the interview chair.
- 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.
- Post your resume at Indeed, Monster and CareerBuilder
- Search for positions at Simply Hired and Juju and retail jobs at Snagajob
- Browse individual company's sites for job postings
- Make Facebook and Twitter accounts. Jobs are posted on Twitter from business tweets often with hashtags (#). Businesses also post jobs on their Facebook pages.
- PA Professional Employment Network – free local networking group for job seekers
- Google gmail –sign up for a free email address
Financial Literacy Resources:
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:
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