By Courtney Jordan

    Seeking a new job or some qualified employees for your new business? Check out www.ohioworks.com, a new, comprehensive web site sponsored by the Ohio Department of Human Services. If you're familiar with using job search sites like MonsterBoard or American Job Bank, you'll probably find some similar features on OhioWorks. However, OhioWorks has some great distinctive features.
    One of the best things about the OhioWorks site is that it is very easy to access all the information you’ll need. Everything is clearly labeled and very step-by-step. Try using the site to create an online resume that OhioWorks can use to match you up with potential employers. All of the instructions are right there!
    Use the Quick Links menu to jump directly to where you want to go. Here’s an example of how Ohio Works can be used: Let’s say that I think I might like to be a paralegal someday. By looking in the Quick Links menu and clicking on Occupations, I’ll be able to access a wide variety of information on what it’s like to be a paralegal in Ohio.
    For example, handy graphs and charts show me that position’s job trends and salary. The charts and graphs used on OhioWorks are comprised of information taken from surveys of 50,000 Ohio businesses.
    Instead of searching for job openings throughout the entire state, click on the Area button to limit your search to a more specific area. Are you looking for a vocation that has the highest pay rate? Search the Quick Links menu for that too!
    Now, we all know that finding employment is very important, especially if you’ve got a family, but it can be just as important that you are able to find certain services you may need in order to go to work.     OhioWorks has information on where to find childcare, transportation and even assisted living. For instance, Medina County has 12 different child daycare providers listed on the site. www.ohioworks.com brings a job seeker great employment data right to their fingertips!

Other on-line job sources to check:
America’s Job Bank (www.ajb.dni.us)
Career Builder (www.careerbuilder.com)
Career Mosiac (www.careermosiac.com)
CareerPath(www.careerpath.com)
JOBTRAK (www.jobtrack.com)
The Monster Board (www.monster.com)
Online Career Center (www.occ.com)
The World Wide Web Employment Office(www.toaservices.net/annex.html)
Yahoo! Classifieds (www.classifieds.yahoo.com/employment.html)