Finding Opportunities

Where do you find opportunities? What if you lack experience - can you still get 'in'? Are all job boards safe? Which opportunities are worth your time to pursue? Should you use sites that collect your information and send it to a specific company that is hiring?

IS NETWORKING A WAY TO FIND A JOB OPPORTUNITY?

• My Reemployment Plan: Tapping Your Network

WHERE DO I SEARCH FOR JOBS ONLINE?

Search websites of companies where you would like to work. Start by searching the company name and then navigate to their "employment" or "jobs" page. You can also search for jobs in the databases below.

Alaska Jobs

• Alaska Department of Labor (formerly called ALEXsys)
• State of Alaska Jobs

United States Jobs (including Alaska)

• usNLx

Jobs Available due to COVID-19

• Need a Job Now – National Labor Exchange

WHERE DO I FIND APPRENTICESHIPS AND INTERNSHIPS?

Jobs combined with training can get you 'in' and help you grow.

• Alaska Department of Labor Apprenticeships
• Apprenticeships in Construction
• Alaska Apprenticeships
• Military Mentorships (ACP)

WHAT ABOUT EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES?

• My Reemployment Plan: Agencies & Recruiters

WHERE DO I FIND VOLUNTEERING OPTIONS? (GREAT FOR GAINING EXPERIENCE!)

• How Volunteering can Finally Get You a Job
• Anchorage Catholic Social Services Volunteering
• Anchorage United Way Volunteer Opportunities
• Volunteering in the Fairbanks Area
• VolunteerMatch

HOW DO I FIND JOB FAIRS?

• Alaska Job Fairs

WHAT ABOUT SELF-EMPLOYMENT?

Working for yourself results in building many skills!

• Entrepreneur Skills Quiz
• Self Employment Log
• Business Profit & Loss
• Getting a Job Versus Working for Yourself
• Small Business Administration (SBA)
• Alaska Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
• SCORE Mentorship and Training options

HOW DO I FIND OPPORTUNITIES FOR MILITARY VETERANS AND FAMILY MEMBERS?

• Hire Vets
• Military Mentorships
• Vet Central
• Federal Jobs
• Veteran Jobs