Finding a job takes time. Many job seekers are new to the U.S. and feel unsure about job searching in another country and in a different culture. Prepare for Work Now understands that job seekers need information and resources, which is what you will find on this page.
Begin your job search with helpful information about employers, associations and businesses. Find ideas to improve your English. Learn how to volunteer and connect with professionals. We save your time by providing around 50 links to organizational websites right here at Prepare for Work Now.
Business Information
US Chamber of Commerce
Local Chamber of Commerce – Search online: “City name chamber of commerce”
US Small Business Administration
Tax information for all business forms
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Explore various business topics
Networking and Professional Associations
American Marketing Association
Graphic Artists Guild
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
International Association of Business Communicators
LinkedIn: World’s Largest Professional Network
National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors
Public Relations Professionals Association: Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)
Society for Technical Communication
Society of Professional Journalists
Society of Women Engineers
Toastmasters International: Non-Profit Educational Organization for Public Speaking and Leadership Skills
US Business Leadership Network: National Disability Organization
Local professional organizations – Search online: “City name professional association of…”
Employment Information
National Recruiting/Consulting Agencies:
Aditi Consulting
Aerotec
Ajilon Professional Staffing
Filter Digital
Gov Jobs Today
Remedy Staffing
Volt
Local Agencies – Search online: “City name recruiters” or “City name employment agencies”
Links to job/internships search, career/education planning:
Career Builder
Career Explorer
Careers.org
Work Source
High Tech Careers
Indeed
Job
Monster
O*Net Resource Center
Simply Hired
Teens in Public Service
World Wide Learn
Local opportunities – To explore local jobs/internships opportunities search online using key words: “City name job” or “City name internships”
Volunteering
Hopelink: Volunteer
King County Library System Volunteer Programs
Idealist: Non-profit organizations in over 100 countries
VolunteerMatch: Searchable database of volunteer positions
Volunteers of America
Big Brothers & Big Sisters: Volunteer to Start Something
International Smile Power
The Rotary Foundation
Local Library System – Search online using key words: “enter city name library”
Local opportunities – To explore local volunteer opportunity search online using key words: “City name volunteer”
Improve Your English
Hopelink: Get Help
King County Library System: ESL, Talk Time & Citizenship
King County Library System: Job & Career Information
English as a Second Language
English Language Learners Alliance
ESL materials for students and teachers
Talk Time – Check your local library for conversation practice
ESL and credit classes – Explore educational program at local community colleges