How do I register in employ Florida?

How do I view job listings and obtain a job referral?

How do I learn more about the services available to professionals through the professional placement network?

How do I qualify for the Professional Placement Network?

How do I find training opportunities for skilled professionals?

How do I learn more about local career fairs?

How do I prepare for the career fair?

How do I start my own business?

HOW DO I REGISTER IN EMPLOY FLORIDA?
• To receive services register here in Employ Florida.
(Employ Florida is an online job search tool specifically designed for job seekers and employers.)

• If you need assistance registering or searching for a job visit one of our full service Career Centers. Click here for more information

• Already registered? Then sign in and take a look at local jobs.

HOW DO I VIEW JOB LISTINGS AND OBTAIN A JOB REFERRAL?
To view job listings or obtain a job referral please register in Employ Florida and follow the directions that they provide

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SERVICES AVAILABLE TO PROFESSIONALS THROUGH THE PROFESSIONAL PLACEMENT NETWORK?
Contact a recruiter

QUALIFY FOR THE PROFESSIONAL PLACEMENT NETWORK?
To qualify you must meet the experience, salary, and education requirements. Please contact the Workforce Solutions Recruiter in your area for an appointment.

FIND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR SKILLED PROFESSIONALS?
Workforce Solutions has many programs that can assist you with the cost of training to upgrade your occupational skills. We may help you find a suitable occupational upgrade training program to get you the career matching your individual assessment results and Workforce Solutions approved training programs. Please contact Workforce Solutions for more information.

LEARN MORE ABOUT LOCA CAREER FAIRS?
At local career fairs top employers come together to RECRUIT, SCREEN and HIRE qualified professionals.....and you can be one of them!!

This is an event that gives professionals and employers and the chance to meet and share information about career opportunities. A successful Career Fair helps professionals develop job opportunities and explore careers that will build relationships with employers.
Career Fairs maybe industry specific or multi company events.

Employer Recruiting Events (Career Fairs) take place in our Workforce Solutions Career Centers on a regular basis. Depending on the needs of the employer, professionals with the skills sought by the employer will be contacted regarding the upcoming event. Information on these recruiting events will also be posted in the local Career Centers.

PREPARE FOR THE CAREER FAIR?
Here are some tips:

Before the Career Fair
• Have your resume double-checked to make sure that there are no errors.
• Prepare a two minute presentation focusing on your experience, strengths
and achievements. Practice it. This will help you to do an effective presentation when you meet with employers.
• Be prepared to discuss your job skills in the field in which you are interested and how they relate to the particular needs of the employer.

At the Career Fair
• Personal appearance and neatness is very important.
• Bring at least 25 copies of your resume.
• Show a strong interest, enthusiasm and confidence.
• Discuss your experience and strengths and ask questions about the opportunities the employers offer.
• Before you leave, collect employer literature and business cards.

After the Fair
• Take the time to review and organize the employer information and the business cards you have collected.
• Send follow-up letters to those employers you are interested in, thank them for their time and the information.
• Stress your interest and what you can offer.
• Make each letter different and targeted to each employer you are writing to.

START MY OWN BUSINESS?
Have you've looked at all the options and you've decided that getting a job is not for you? You have a great idea for starting your own business, but how do you go about it? Starting your own business is a big step and you'll need to spend a lot of time researching and planning before you go ahead. Click Here for more information on how to start your own business and become a successful entrepreneur.


Local Community Resources for starting your own business
• Florida Atlantic University

• Indian River State College, Corporate and Community Training Institute: Entrepreneur Development Institute (IRSC CCTI EDI)