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CAWIB/Workforce Jobs

Start a search with the county you live in, then the next page links you to specific information just for your area. The New York State Department of Labor has provided information on jobs in demand, trainers in your county, local wage rates, section for employers to find workers, and hot jobs.
http://www.workforcenewyork.org/wibtemplate/

Job Search

Job Search Engines

Job search engines on the Internet are a dime a dozen. There are many good ones out there. The ones listed below are some of the best. These will pull up a large amount of the jobs listed for our area on the web.

  • America's Job Bank
    No matter where you live in the nation, AJB (maintaind by the U.S. Department of Labor) will help you stay on top of the most current job openings and labor information. All you have to do to get started is choose a job field and place in a zip code.
    http://www.ajb.org
  • NY's Job Bank
    A branch of America's Job Bank that is specific for New York State.
    http://www.ajb.org/ny/
  • Cool Works
    Some unique and exciting jobs are listed on this site!
    http://www.coolworks.com
  • Yahoo! Careers
    For those of you who are comfortable with Yahoo! - they also have a Careers Section where you can set up an account and begin a job search.
    http://careers.yahoo.com
  • Monster.com
    Monster provides an extensive search with many other helpful features available. You can even set up your own account for career advice on resumes, relocating info, salary info, and more.
    http://www.monster.com
  • High Tech NY
    Search for a tech job by specific fields by area or employer. It also provides links to training and a section for employers. Compliments also of the Department of Labor.
    http://www.hightechny.com
  • Flip Dog
    A popular job search engine that is becoming more popular…check it out you may like it too!
    http://www.flipdog.com
  • NYS Dept of Civil Service
    Looking specifically for a Civil Service Job, this is a good place to start.
    http://www.cs.state.ny.us
  • Here are two federal sites working to assist you in finding federal employment positions
    · Fed World (Sponsored by the Department of Commerce)
    http://www.fedworld.gov

    • · First Gov
    FirstGov.gov™ is the U.S. government's official web portal
    http://www.firstgov.gov
  • Explore technical careers. Or learn more about training and certification. (Some courses are free!) Or use the Career Planner to find the salaries and how to prepare for the job you want.
    http://www.techies.com
  • Changing Jobs - MSN Careers
    http://msn.careerbuilder.com/Custom/MSN/CareerAdvice/ChangingJobs.htm
Magazines

For those of you who just enjoy reading and would like to know more about occupations, labor information, and other facts relating to careers, here are some online magazines.

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Temporary Agencies

  • Walker Business Service
    23 West State Street
    Wellsville, NY 14895
    (716) 593-6129
    http://www.walkerservices.com
  • Kelly Temporary Services
    201 North Union Street
    Olean, NY 14760
    (716) 373-3170 or (800) 315-7959
  • ADECCO
    West Gate Plaza
    700 W. State St.
    Olean, NY 14760
    (716) 372-0079
    http://www.adecco.com
  • Career Consultants Employment Agency
    PO Box 369
    Allegany, NY 14706
    (716) 373-3170
  • Manpower Temporary Service
    Offices in Elmira, Rochester, Ithaca, and Jamestown
    http://www.manpower.com

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