Helpful Links
The following links are provided to assist state employees and others in their job search. Inclusion of a link does not imply that the RWAC endorses its services.
Union Sites
The Ohio Civil Service Employees Association
Union Education Trust Layoff Information - Fact sheet about UET benefits for displaced OCSEA members.
SEIU District 1199 State Employees WebsiteState Employment Information
State of Ohio Job Opportunities - This list is updated daily! Apply for state jobs and register for Civil Service Exams
Ohio Hiring Management System - Information about applying for state jobs.Job Search and Employment Information
Ohio Workforce Information Center - Information about Ohio Workforce Initiatives.
Ohio One-Stop Information - A listing of the one-stop centers for training and job search assistance.
America's Service Locator contains a searchable list of all one-stop centers in the nation.
Ohio Means Jobs - A job and resume matching service from ODJFS.
Job Search Tools from the Department of Job and Family Services.
Web Links - A variety of web sites in a .pdf document from ODJFS.
Transitional Employment Page from Rehabilitation and Corrections - Contains comprehensive information for displaced employees.
Ohio Labor Market Information from the Department of Job and Family Services
USA Jobs - The United States Government's official source of job and employment information
Civil Service Testing Information
Publications and other resources from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services
Help Wanted - a 8-part series on searching for employment from the Columbus DispatchUnemployment Information
Unemployment - Information about applying for unemployment and benefits.
Frequently Asked Questions about unemployment benefits.
Workers' Guide to Unemployment Compensation - A .pdf file with complete information about unemployment benefits (Requires Acrobat Reader)Financial and Insurance Information
Options for Ohioans Who Have Lost Health Coverage from the Ohio Department of Insurance.
Tips on Finding Health Coverage, also from the Ohio Department of Insurance.
Public Employees Retirement System - Information and publications about the major retirement system for state employees.
Deferred Compensation
Consumer Credit Counseling - A not-for-profit credit counseling agency
State Treasurer's Office Financial tips and and Information
Healthy Start and Healthy Family programs provide health insurance for children and families based on income levels
Health Insurance Quotes from major carriers.
COBRA information from the Department of Administrative Services.Other Services for Displaced Employees
Ohio Employee Assistance Program
Department of Veterans Affairs - Information about benefits available to Veterans
The Ohio Benefits Bank - A public-private partnership that helps individuals learn of benefit programs for which they may be eligible, including food stamps, tax preparation assistance, home energy assistance, Healthy Start, and other programs.Job Placement Assistance
America's Job Bank is no longer operating, but the link contains a clickable map to find job sites in all 50 states.
Career Builder
The Monster Board
Employment for Seniors - A not-for-profit that seeks to assist qualified adults age 50+ in securing employment.
Classified Job Ads from Ohio Newspapers: Akron, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Toledo, Youngstown
All-Star Jobs - Job listings from Ohio and other linksResume and Interview Assistance
10 Minute Resume Preparation
Electronic Resumes and Assistance with Job Applications
Job Fair Ohio - Job search and resume tips
free-resume-tips.com - Contains good tips, but also some charged services
JobWeb - Includes career fair information and resume tipsOn-Line Training Opportunities
Prepare for the GED exam or brush up on basic skills through the Ohio Literacy Network
The Learning Express Library offers training in basic skills, college preparation, sample GED exams, and many other types of on-line training. It is sponsored by
the State Library of OhioCareer opportunities - These employers have indicated an interest in displaced State of Ohio employees:
Kroger
Ohio State University Medical Center. Medical Center applications should be sent to the attention of Lynda Lofton, CCS Lead recruiter and be marked REFERRED BY THE STATE OF OHIO - ATTENTION LYNDA LOFTON.
(NOTE: This link is NOT for jobs within the rest of The Ohio State University, as the Medical Center is a separate employer. For other jobs at OSU, use http://www.jobs.osu.edu/
Accountemps - Temporary services that could lead to permanent positions.
OfficeTeam - Administrative staffing specialists
Robert Half Technologies - Provides temporary technical staffing, could lead to permanent positions.
Franklin University career opportunities
DeVry University career opportunities. Click Search Current Openings to get a list of DeVry openings at all locations in the country.Publications:
DAS Job Application Information
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Job Search Tips - from Fayette County Job and Family Services
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Interview, Sell, and Present Yourself Guide from Ohio Department of Administrative Services (.pdf)Downloads
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Free Microsoft Viewers that allow you to read Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files without the Office software.
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If you have other sites to recommend for inclusion in this list, contact the RWAC.
Like all parts of the internet, links sometimes change or cease to exist. If you find a problem with any of these links, please let us know by email.