Services available to Jobseekers from the Oregon Department of Employment
Those who live in Oregon and have suffered from job loss are likely looking for assistance finding resources that may help them land a new job, get additional training or find out where to get assistance. If you fall into this category, there are a number of services available to job seekers from the Oregon Department of Employment. Their website will take you to a secondary website which they maintain calledOregon Labor Market Information System(OLMIS). Here are some highlighted tools to help you get back in the Oregon job market.
Job trend statistics
If you are interested in learning what individual job sectors are hiring and what they are paying, you can find updated information on thejob trend statistics page. This information can be helpful for those who may need to change career paths due to cut backs in their existing industry.
Green job openings
For those are interested in entering the green job industry, Oregon Department of Employment provides an easy to understand guide forgreen jobs. This information includes educational requirements, pay scales and job listings. This information can be very helpful for those who work in this highly specialized field. There are jobs that are suitable for those who are interested in pursuing a career in the green jobs market as well.
JobNET
JobNET allows you to search jobs listed with the Oregon Employment Department or that may be posted elsewhere on the internet. JobNET searches for your desired occupation, but also related occupations. These searches are based on what jobs might provide a good match for your skills.
ALMIS Employer Database
According to the site "The ALMIS Employer Database provides information on 500,000 employers in Oregon, Idaho, Washington and selected counties in California and Nevada, and is licensed for career exploration, job search assistance, job development efforts. Search by employer name, employer size and industry classification is provided along with links to detailed maps showing employer location". This information can help job searchers in a number of ways whether they plan to stay local or are considering relocation.
Summary
These are merely a few of the selected services available to job seekers from the Oregon Department of Employment. Those who are interested in searching for specific industry related data will also find a wealth of statistical information. Whether you are interested in returning to school, searching for a new job or interested in expanding your job search, you will find that the Oregon Department of Employment is set up to assist you in your quest.
