Career Quest

Pointing you in the right direction. Utilize the check boxes to customize your experience.

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Research Resources

  • Set career goal and develop your Career Plan.
  • Create a WorkSourceWA account to access a variety of job boards and résumé tools
  • Improve your digital literacy (computer) skills with these online resources.
  • Discover your interests and skills by clicking here and taking an assessments.
  • Set yourself up for long term success by becoming skilled and knowledgeable with your finances through our Financial Capabilities class. See a sneak peak here.
  • Learn about the labor market to help refine your job search for local opportunities. Click here for a tool to help understand how to use labor market information in a job search.
  • Explore training and educational pathways to reach your career goals. Visit our Career Training page to explore pathways, or visit Career Bridge or Career Explorer Northwest for further resources.
  • Veterans - call WorkSource Spokane to speak with a Veteran Services Specialist and learn about employment opportunities and training programs. View this workshop for helping veterans find their right employment opportunity.
  • WorkFirst Customers - Access tools unique to your success:
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Prepare for Success

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Start the Job Search

  • Watch Strategic Job Search for tips on effectively searching for employment.
  • If applying online is new to you, watch "Apply Now" for a guided process on becoming comfortable applying online.
  • Record your interviews and important meetings in your Career Quest personal calendar.
  • Visit our Job Opportunity page to access a statewide job board, job fairs and hiring events.
  • Keep a record of your job search using a generic Job Log. If you are receiving Unemployment Insurance benefits you may choose to use the WA State approved UI Job Log.
  • Continue to network on your social media accounts (e.g. LinkedIn) with businesses.
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Ace the Interview

  • Ace your interview with the help of the workshop: Successful Interviewing
  • Practice a mock interview with a career coach at WorkSource Spokane, with a librarian or through an online service
  • Dress for success and stand out from the crowd. If you need assistance with attire to wear to an interview these resources may help: YWCA's Our Sisters Closet, Goodwill Industries.
  • WorkSource Spokane staff can supply and assist with Thank You Cards to send following the interview.
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Stay Involved with Us

  • Share your WorkSource success story for the chance to be featured on the local WorkSource website. Contact our partners at the Spokane Workforce Council: vrapezb@spokaneworkforce.org