Free Tools to Boost Your Job Search and Career

Tools to advance your career and get hired

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Alison Doyle
July 26, 2022

Are you looking for a job, starting a career, or looking for a change? Not sure what you want to do or how to find career options or opportunities? There are free tools you can use for every step of the process. Using them will streamline the process and make it much easier to get hired. Even better, you can find tools for every step of the way all in one place.

Here are free tools you can use to assess your interests, explore career options, look for scholarships and financial aid, find jobs that match your skills, and quickly and easily access new postings.

CareerOneStop Free Tools

The U.S. Department of Labor’s CareerOneStop website has tools and advice for every stage of your career. These free tools will make growing your career much easier and help you get your career on track and moving forward.

Online Interview Practice Tools

One of the best ways to practice for an interview is to spend some time reviewing (and answering) frequently asked interview questions. You’ll be more comfortable responding when you know what you’re going to say. Here’s a selection of free interview practice tools to try.

Tools to Match Your Skills to Jobs

Here are some free tools that show you how to match your skills to possible job options, how to upgrade your skills if you need to, and how to write your cover letter and resume to show prospective employers that you’re a strong candidate for the job.

What's Happening in the World of Work

Here are some timely articles that will help keep you (and your career) up to date with what’s happening in the world of work.

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