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! This is for use PRIOR TO June 20, 2008 ONLY!
State of Ohio Job Opportunities - Apply for state jobs and register for Civil Service Exams AFTER June 25, 2008
NOTE - Any information saved in the old system MUST be reentered after June 25. Information WILL NOT be transferred!
State Centralized Recruiting Office - Information about applying for state jobs.Job Search and Employment Information
Ohio Workforce 411 - Information about Ohio Workforce Initiatives.
Ohio One-Stop Information - A listing of the one-stop centers for training and job search assistance.
Ohio Statewide Job Matching System - SCOTI, a job and resume matching service from ODJFS.
Job Search Tools from the Department of Job and Family Services.
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 from the Ohio Department of Job and Family ServicesUnemployment Information
Unemployment - Information about applying for unemployment and benefits.
Workers' Guide to Unemployment Compensation - A .pdf file with complete information about unemployment benefits (Requires Acrobat Reader)Financial and Insurance Information
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
Health Insurance Quotes from major carriers. Compare these to the current COBRA rates.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
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 tipsCareer 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 opportunitiesPublications:
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.
Excel Viewer | Word Viewer | PowerPoint Viewer
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.