Resources

If you are looking for a job or are considering a career change, OhioMeansJobs - Putnam County works directly with employers to find qualified job candidates. We will connect you with potential funding sources for training or skills enhancement, career information, job-search workshops and much more.  

Let us assist you in your job search! As you search for that perfect job, you may have questions along the way. An OhioMeansJobs - Putnam County Career Coach can help. Call (419) 538-4580 to schedule an appointment or come to the Job Center for assistance. Remember there is no charge for our services. Our Resource Center serves adults, dislocated workers and youth.

OhioMeansJobs

• OhioMeansJob.com Overview 
• At OhioMeansJobs, job seekers can find a broad range of Services that make finding that perfect job so much easier. Explore job opportunities and learn more about industries that are hiring. Find educational and customized training options - and get your resume out to thousands of employer. It's all available through your connection with us at OhioMeansJobs - Putnam County.

Resume Creation

• Let us help you create your resume and cover letter to get you noticed!

O*NET® OnLine

• Provides access to occupational information, including worker attributes, job characteristics and links to other online career information resources.

Interviewing

• Mock interviewing techniques will be addressed to help you prepare for the job Interview.

Job Board

• See the jobs available on our job board in the Resource Room in the Job Center. There are so many more opportunities...come inside the Job Center and we can talk! 

Salary Information

• Ohio Labor Market Information
  Find current employment, projections, and wages by industry and occupation, occupational profiles, and career information.

Explore Careers

• In Demand Occupational Videos
  In each industry, you will find videos about some of the specific occupations in that particular industry.
• Occupational Outlook Handbook
  The Occupational Outlook Handbook is a nationally recognized source of career information, designed to provide valuable assistance to individuals making decisions about their future work lives. The Handbook is revised every two years.
• O*NET® Career Exploration Tools
  The O*NET® team has designed a set of self-directed career exploration/assessment tools to help workers consider and plan career options, preparation, and transitions more effectively. 

Education/Training

• OhioMeansJobs - Putnam County can connect you with college, career tech and adult education programs that will prepare you for in-demand careers. Financial assistance is available, and we can connect you to funding that can help you pay for your education and training.
• Special funding for training and education is available to dislocated workers who have lost their jobs through layoffs, plant closings and foreign competition. 

Other Resources

• Computer access to online job banks and Unemployment
• Free access to telephone, fax & copy machine
• Connections with other agencies
• Free workshops