{"id":4734,"date":"2010-06-01T20:19:08","date_gmt":"2010-06-02T02:19:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.coolchecks.net\/blog\/?p=4734"},"modified":"2015-07-25T17:42:36","modified_gmt":"2015-07-25T23:42:36","slug":"unemployment-tips-filing-for-unemployment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coolchecks.net\/blog\/searching-for-jobs\/unemployment-tips-filing-for-unemployment.html","title":{"rendered":"Unemployment Tips, Filing For Unemployment"},"content":{"rendered":"

National statistics<\/a> indicate that the unemployment rate nationwide has gotten close to 9.9%. That is approximately 15.3 million people that are unemployed. This figure is up .2% from January, February and March of 2010. Chances are that you or someone close to you is suffering from unemployment. You may need some help learning what you need to do while you are looking for your next job.<\/p>\n

Unemployment Eligibility<\/h2>\n

To start with you will need to determine if you are eligible for unemployment<\/a>. Since each state has different requirements check with your state office. Sometimes you can file a claim online or over the phone. It’s not difficult to do.<\/p>\n

Top 20 Job Searching Sites<\/h2>\n

Jobs are listed online and can be accessed through many sites. Some of these sites have been recommended by PC Magazine and other reliable sources. Spend some time seeing which site is going to help you the most.<\/p>\n

1. Monster.com<\/a> \u2013 Search jobs, post resumes, read advice
\n2. Job.com<\/a> – Listings by top jobs in your area, estimate salaries, take a job match test
\n3. Lost rankings
\n4.
\n5. Indeed<\/a> – 905,823 new jobs in the last week
\n6. CareerBuilder<\/a> \u2013 Has 23 million visits a month
\n7. All Job Search\u2013 Links to other sites to search
\n8. Simply Hired<\/a> \u2013 Uses Google search which provides relevant results
\n9. USA.gov<\/a> – The Federal Government Site
\n10. College Recruiter<\/a> \u2013 Not Only for Students
\n11. Craigslist<\/a>
\n12. Hound.com<\/a>
\n13.
\n14. Jobster.com<\/a>
\n15. Oodle.com<\/a>
\n16. MediaBistro.com<\/a>
\n17. TweetMyJobs.com<\/a>
\n18. Job-Hunt.org<\/a> – Lists job resources by state.
\n19. Fortune 500 Companies<\/a>
\n20. SnagaJob.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Career Planning Resources<\/h2>\n

If you are in the beginning phases of preparing yourself for a career then you may want to check out the best fields of study. You can ask around locally or you can check your newspaper, but the best way to find out what careers are flourishing, you need to search online. College majors that have good employment possibilities were reported by the collegiate employment research institute at Michigan State University. The majors included E-commerce, entrepreneurialism, environmental sciences, information science, information systems (management and computer), interactive computer design, statistics, nursing, and social work. If you have been pursuing one of those degrees you are on the right track.<\/p>\n

The United States Department of Labor has compiled the Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition source of career information, designed to provide valuable assistance to individuals making decisions about their future work lives. The Occupational Outlook Handbook<\/a> can be ordered online.<\/p>\n

State Resources For the Unemployed<\/h2>\n

Each of the sites listed below will provide detailed information on occupations and labor markets within their states. Many of these sites can help you find companies that are hiring.<\/p>\n

For example, if you use the Utah site link, you’ll find a resource center provides a lot of interesting information for people seeking jobs in Utah. This site reports that in March, 2010, unemployment in Utah hit an all time high that has not been seen in Utah for twenty six years.<\/p>\n

On the brighter side, the site will give you interesting possibilities of places to look for work. Oracle Corporation, a business-software giant is building a $300 million data center in West Jordan, Utah. According to the City of West Jordan, the building may be completed as early as October 1. They anticipate hiring 100 people. The State of Utah provided the company with a $15 million dollar incentive to build in Utah.<\/p>\n

Do some research for the resources available to you in your state.<\/p>\n

Let us know what successes or failures you’ve had with them by leaving a comment here.<\/p>\n

Alabama<\/strong><\/p>\n

Labor Market Information Division, Alabama Department of Industrial Relations, 649 Monroe St., Room 422, Montgomery, AL 36131Telephone:<\/p>\n

(334) 242-8859 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (334) 242-8859 end_of_the_skype_highlighting<\/p>\n

Alaska<\/strong><\/p>\n

Research and Analysis Section, Department of Labor and Workforce Development, P.O. Box 25501, Juneau, AK 99802-5501.<\/p>\n

Telephone: (907) 465-4500.<\/p>\n

Internet: http:\/\/almis.labor.state.ak.us<\/a><\/p>\n

Arizona<\/strong><\/p>\n

Arizona Department of Economic Security
\nP.O. Box 6123 SC 733A
\nPhoenix, AZ 85005-6123<\/p>\n

Telephone: (602) 542-5984<\/p>\n

Internet: https:\/\/www.azdes.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

Arkansas<\/strong><\/p>\n

Labor Market Information, Department of Workforce Services, #2 Capital Mall, Little Rock, AR 72201.<\/p>\n

Telephone: (501) 682-3198.<\/p>\n

Internet: http:\/\/www.discoverarkansas.net<\/a><\/p>\n

California<\/strong><\/p>\n

State of California Employment Development Department, Labor Market Information Division, P.O. Box 826880, Sacramento, CA 94280-0001.<\/p>\n

Telephone: (916) 262-2162.<\/p>\n

Internet:http:\/\/www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

Colorado<\/strong><\/p>\n

Labor Market Information, Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, 633 17th St., Suite 600, Denver, CO 80202-3660.<\/p>\n

Telephone: (303) 318-8850.<\/p>\n

Internet: http:\/\/lmigateway.coworkforce.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Connecticut<\/strong><\/p>\n

Office of Research, Connecticut Department of Labor, 200 Folly Brook Blvd., Wethersfield, CT 06109-1114.<\/p>\n

Telephone: (860) 263-6275.<\/p>\n

Internet: http:\/\/www.ctdol.state.ct.us\/lmi<\/a><\/p>\n

Delaware<\/strong><\/p>\n

Office of Occupational and Labor Market Information, Department of Labor, 19 West Lea Blvd., Wilmington, DE 19802.<\/p>\n

Telephone: (302) 761-8069.<\/p>\n

Internet: http:\/\/www.delawareworks.com\/oolmi\/<\/a><\/p>\n

District of Columbia<\/strong><\/p>\n

DC Department of Employment Services, 64 New York Ave. NE., Suite 3000, Washington, D.C. 20002.<\/p>\n

Telephone: (202) 724-7000.<\/p>\n

Florida<\/strong><\/p>\n

Labor Market Statistics, Agency for Workforce Innovation, 107 E. Madison St., MSC 110 – Caldwell Building, Tallahassee, FL 32399-4111.<\/p>\n

Telephone: (850) 245-7105.<\/p>\n

Internet: http:\/\/www.labormarketinfo.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Georgia<\/strong><\/p>\n

Workforce Information and Analysis, Room 300, Department of Labor, 223 Courtland St., CWC Building, Atlanta, GA 30303.<\/p>\n

Telephone: (404) 232-3875.<\/p>\n

Internet: http:\/\/www.dol.state.ga.us\/em\/get_labor_market_information.htm<\/a><\/p>\n

Guam<\/strong><\/p>\n

Guam Department of Labor, 504 D St., Tiyan, Guam 96910.<\/p>\n

Telephone: (671) 475-0101.<\/p>\n

Hawaii<\/strong><\/p>\n

Research and Statistics Office, Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, 830 Punchbowl St., Room 304, Honolulu, HI 96813.<\/p>\n

Telephone: (808) 586-9013.<\/p>\n

Internet: http:\/\/www.hiwi.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Idaho<\/strong><\/p>\n

Research and Analysis Bureau, Department of Commerce and Labor, 317 West Main St., Boise, ID 83735-0670.<\/p>\n

Telephone: (208) 332-3570.<\/p>\n

Internet: http:\/\/lmi.idaho.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

Illinois<\/strong><\/p>\n

Illinois Department of Employment Security, Economic Information and Analysis Division, 33 S. State St., 9th Floor, Chicago, IL 60603.<\/p>\n

Telephone: (312) 793-6521.<\/p>\n

Indiana<\/strong><\/p>\n

Research and Analysis\u2014Indiana Workforce Development, Indiana Government Center South, 10 North Senate Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46204.<\/p>\n

Telephone: (800) 891-6499.<\/p>\n

Internet: http:\/\/www.in.gov\/dwd<\/a><\/p>\n

Iowa<\/strong><\/p>\n

Policy and Information Division, Iowa Workforce Development, 1000 East Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA 50319-0209.<\/p>\n

Telephone: (515) 281-5387.<\/p>\n

Internet: http:\/\/www.iowaworkforce.org\/lmi<\/a><\/p>\n

Kansas<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kansas Department of Labor, Labor Market Information Services, 401 SW Topeka Blvd., Topeka, KS 66603-3182.<\/p>\n

Telephone: (785) 296-5000.<\/p>\n

Kentucky<\/strong><\/p>\n

Research and Statistics Branch, Office of Employment and Training, 275 East Main St., Frankfort, KY 40621.<\/p>\n

Telephone: (502) 564-7976.<\/p>\n

Internet: <\/p>\n

Louisiana<\/strong><\/p>\n

Research and Statistics Division, Department of Labor, 1001 North 23rd St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802-3338.<\/p>\n

Telephone: (225) 342-3111.<\/p>\n

Internet: http:\/\/www.laworks.net<\/a><\/p>\n

Maine<\/strong><\/p>\n

Labor Market Information Services Division, Maine Department of Labor, 45 Commerce Dr., State House Station 118, Augusta, ME 04330.<\/p>\n

Telephone: (207) 623-7900.<\/p>\n

Internet: <\/p>\n

Maryland<\/strong><\/p>\n

Maryland Department of Labor Licensing and Regulation, Office of Labor Market Analysis and Information, 1100 N. Eutaw, Baltimore, MD 21201.<\/p>\n

Telephone: (410) 767-2250.<\/p>\n

Internet: http:\/\/www.dllr.state.md.us\/lmi\/index.shtml<\/a><\/p>\n

Massachusetts<\/strong><\/p>\n

Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of Career Services, 19 Staniford St., Boston, MA 02114.<\/p>\n

Telephone: (617) 626-5300.<\/p>\n

Internet:<\/p>\n

Michigan<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bureau of Labor Market Information and Strategic Initiatives, Department of Labor and Economic Growth, 3032 West Grand Blvd., Suite 9-100, Detroit, MI 48202.<\/p>\n

Telephone: (313) 456-3100.<\/p>\n

Internet: http:\/\/www.milmi.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Minnesota<\/strong><\/p>\n

Department of Employment and Economic Development, Labor Market Information Office, 1st National Bank Building, 332 Minnesota St., Suite E200, St. Paul, MN 55101-1351.<\/p>\n

Telephone: (888) 234-1114.<\/p>\n

Internet: http:\/\/www.deed.state.mn.us\/lmi<\/a><\/p>\n

Mississippi<\/strong><\/p>\n

Labor Market Information Division, Mississippi Department of Employment Security, 1235 Echelon Pkwy., P.O. Box 1699, Jackson, MS 39215.<\/p>\n

Telephone: (601) 321-6000.<\/p>\n

Internet: http:\/\/mdes.ms.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

Missouri<\/strong><\/p>\n

Missouri Economic Research and Information Center, P.O. Box 3150, Jefferson City, MO 65102-3150.<\/p>\n

Telephone: (866) 225-8113.<\/p>\n

Internet: http:\/\/www.missourieconomy.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Montana<\/strong><\/p>\n

Research and Analysis Bureau, P.O. Box 1728, Helena, MT 59624.<\/p>\n

Telephone: (800) 541-3904.<\/p>\n

Internet: http:\/\/www.ourfactsyourfuture.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Nebraska<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nebraska Workforce Development\u2014Labor Market Information, Nebraska Department of Labor, 550 South 16th St., P.O. Box 94600, Lincoln, NE 68509.<\/p>\n

Telephone: (402) 471-2600.<\/p>\n

Internet: http:\/\/www.nebraska.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

Nevada<\/strong><\/p>\n

Research and Analysis, Department of Employment Training and Rehabilitation, 500 East Third St., Carson City, NV 89713.<\/p>\n

Telephone: (775) 684-0450.<\/p>\n

Internet: http:\/\/www.nevadaworkforce.com<\/a><\/p>\n

New Hampshire<\/strong><\/p>\n

Economic and Labor Market Information Bureau, New Hampshire Employment Security, 32 South Main St., Concord, NH 03301-4857.<\/p>\n

Telephone: (603) 228-4124.<\/p>\n

Internet: http:\/\/www.nh.gov\/nhes\/elmi<\/a><\/p>\n

New Jersey<\/strong><\/p>\n

Division of Labor Market and Demographic Research, Department of Labor and Workforce Development, P.O. Box 388, Trenton, NJ 08625-0388.<\/p>\n

Telephone: (609) 984-2593.<\/p>\n

New Mexico<\/strong><\/p>\n

New Mexico Department of Labor , Economic Research and Analysis, 401 Broadway NE., Albuquerque, NM 87102.<\/p>\n

Telephone: (505) 222-4683.<\/p>\n

Internet: <\/p>\n

New York<\/strong><\/p>\n

Research and Statistics, New York State Department of Labor, W. Averell Harriman State Office Campus, Building 12, Albany, NY 12240.<\/p>\n

Telephone: (518) 457-9000.<\/p>\n

Internet: http:\/\/www.labor.state.ny.us<\/a><\/p>\n

North Carolina<\/strong><\/p>\n

Labor Market Information Division, Employment Security Commission, 700 Wade Ave., Raleigh, NC 27605.<\/p>\n

Telephone: (919) 733-2936.<\/p>\n

Internet: http:\/\/www.ncesc.com<\/a><\/p>\n

North Dakota<\/strong><\/p>\n

Labor Market Information Manager, Job Service North Dakota, 1000 East Divide Ave., Bismarck, ND 58506.<\/p>\n

Telephone: (800) 732-9787.<\/p>\n

Internet: http:\/\/www.ndworkforceintelligence.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Ohio<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bureau of Labor Market Information, Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, 420 East 5th Ave., Columbus, OH 43219.<\/p>\n

Telephone: (614) 752-9494.<\/p>\n

Internet: http:\/\/ohiolmi.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Oklahoma<\/strong><\/p>\n

Labor Market Information, Oklahoma Employment Security Commission, P.O. Box 52003., Oklahoma City, OK 73152.<\/p>\n

Telephone: (405) 557-7172.<\/p>\n

Internet: http:\/\/www.ok.gov\/oesc_web\/Services\/Find_Labor_Market_Statistics\/index.html<\/a><\/p>\n

Oregon<\/strong><\/p>\n

Oregon Employment Department, Research Division, 875 Union St. NE., Salem, OR 97311.<\/p>\n

Telephone: (503) 947-1200.<\/p>\n

Internet: http:\/\/www.qualityinfo.org\/olmisj\/OlmisZine<\/a><\/p>\n

Pennsylvania<\/strong><\/p>\n

Center for Workforce Information & Analysis, Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry, 220 Labor and Industry Building, Seventh and Forster Sts., Harrisburg, PA 17121.<\/p>\n

Telephone: (877) 493-3282.<\/p>\n

Internet: http:\/\/www.paworkstats.state.pa.us<\/a><\/p>\n

Puerto Rico<\/strong><\/p>\n

Department of Work and Human Resources, Ave. Mu\u00f1oz Rivera 505, Hato Rey, PR 00918.<\/p>\n

Telephone: (787) 754-5353.<\/p>\n

Internet: <\/p>\n

Rhode Island<\/strong><\/p>\n

Labor Market Information, Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, 1511 Pontiac Ave., Cranston, RI 02920.<\/p>\n

Telephone: (401) 462-8740.<\/p>\n

Internet: http:\/\/www.dlt.ri.gov\/lmi<\/a><\/p>\n

South Carolina<\/strong><\/p>\n

Labor Market Information Department, South Carolina Employment Security Commission, 631 Hampton St., Columbia, SC 29202.<\/p>\n

Telephone: (803) 737-2660.<\/p>\n

Internet: http:\/\/www.sces.org\/lmi\/index.asp<\/a><\/p>\n

South Dakota<\/strong><\/p>\n

Labor Market Information Center, Department of Labor, P.O. Box 4730, Aberdeen, SD 57402-4730.<\/p>\n

Telephone: (605) 626-2314.<\/p>\n

Internet: http:\/\/dol.sd.gov\/lmic<\/a><\/p>\n

Tennessee<\/strong><\/p>\n

Research and Statistics Division, Department of Labor and Workforce Development, 220 French Landing Dr., Nashville, TN 37245.<\/p>\n

Telephone: (615) 741-1729.<\/p>\n

Internet: http:\/\/www.state.tn.us\/labor-wfd\/lmi.htm<\/a><\/p>\n

Texas<\/strong><\/p>\n

Labor Market Information, Texas Workforce Commission, 9001 North IH-35, Suite 103A, Austin, TX 75753.<\/p>\n

Telephone: (866) 938-4444.<\/p>\n

Internet: http:\/\/www.tracer2.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Utah<\/strong><\/p>\n

Director of Workforce Information, Utah Department of Workforce Services, P.O. Box 45249, Salt Lake City, UT 84145-0249.<\/p>\n

Telephone: (801) 526-9675.<\/p>\n

Internet: http:\/\/jobs.utah.gov\/opencms\/wi<\/a><\/p>\n

Vermont<\/strong><\/p>\n

Economic and Labor Market Information, Vermont Department of Labor, P.O. Box 488, Montpelier, VT 05601-0488.<\/p>\n

Telephone: (802) 828-4000.<\/p>\n

Internet: http:\/\/www.vtlmi.info<\/a><\/p>\n

Virgin Islands<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bureau of Labor Statistics, Department of Labor, 53A & 54AB Kronprindsens Gade, St Thomas, VI 00803-2608.<\/p>\n

Telephone: (340) 776-3700.<\/p>\n

Internet: http:\/\/www.vidol.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

Virginia<\/strong><\/p>\n

Virginia Employment Commission, P.O. Box 1358, Richmond, VA 23218-1358.<\/p>\n

Telephone: (800) 828-1140.<\/p>\n

Washington<\/strong><\/p>\n

Labor Market and Economic Analysis, Washington Employment Security Department, P.O. Box 9046, Olympia, WA 98507-9046.<\/p>\n

Telephone: (360) 438-4833.<\/p>\n

Internet: http:\/\/www.workforceexplorer.com<\/a><\/p>\n

West Virginia<\/strong><\/p>\n

Workforce West Virginia, Research, Information and Analysis Division, 112 California Ave., Charleston, WV 25303-0112.<\/p>\n

Telephone: (304) 558-2660.<\/p>\n

Internet: http:\/\/workforcewv.org\/lmi<\/a><\/p>\n

Wisconsin<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bureau of Workforce Information, Department of Workforce Development, P.O. Box 7944, Madison, WI 53707-7944.<\/p>\n

Telephone: (608) 266-7034.<\/p>\n

Internet: http:\/\/worknet.wisconsin.gov\/worknet<\/a><\/p>\n

Wyoming<\/strong><\/p>\n

Research and Planning, Wyoming Department of Employment, 246 S. Center St., Casper, WY 82602.<\/p>\n

Telephone: (307) 473-3807.<\/p>\n

Internet: http:\/\/doe.state.wy.us\/lmi<\/a><\/p>\n

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