Jobs & Business Resources

Jobs

Brainfuse JobNow
Get help writing your resume, interviewing, career changes and more with a live person.

Job Search Sites

Monster
Search for jobs, post your resume, get career advice, and create an account to be found by recruiters.

USAJOBS
Browse federal jobs, create a profile, upload resumes and documents, set e-mail search alerts, and apply for federal jobs online.

Create a Resume

Resume Checklist
Use this resource to check your resume for skills, training, experience, format, and appearance.

General Employment Resources

GCF LearnFree.org Subject: Work
Explore free tutorials to help you with cover letters, interviewing skills, job applications, job search and networking, resume writing, career planning, communication skills, and work technology like QuickBooks and Microsoft Office.

GCF Learn Free: How to create an e-mail account
Email is often used instead of the US mail in applying for jobs, sending information to employers, and receiving responses. Email is capable of sending pictures and attached files. This site will show you how to set up an email address to use in your job search.

Career One Stop
From the US Department of Labor, this site offers resources on careers, training, resumes, interviews, networking, and finding job openings.

Practice Online Job Application
The Stratford Library in Connecticut created this practice job application to help you prepare for filling out applications online.

Job Seekers with Criminal Records
Learn how to navigate the application process and overcome some of the more difficult aspects including job gaps in the resume, background checks, and interviewing on this GCF LearnFree.org page.

Experience Works: Employment for Older Adults
Experience Works is a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve the lives of older people through training, community service, and employment.

How to clean up your online reputation
This Monster.com article helps you assess and repair social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) posts that could hurt your job search.

My Next Move
My Next Move is an interactive tool for job seekers and students to learn more about career options through tasks, skills, salary information, and more for over 900 different careers.

O*NET Online
Developed for the U.S. Department of Labor, the O*NET database includes information on skills, abilities, knowledge, work activities, and interests associated with over 900 occupations.

Veterans

Career One Stop Veteran and Military Transition Center
This US Department of Labor site is a one-stop website for employment, training, and financial help after military service.

Oklahoma Veterans Employment Resources
This site at the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission offers employment resources for veterans.

Local Employment Resources

OK Job Match
This site provides job seekers with easy-to-use tools that help you create and post a resume, determine whether you’re eligible for state or federally funded workforce programs, search for the ideal job, search for training, research labor market information, and more.

Oklahoma Employment Security Commission
OESC is your link to employment and training, unemployment benefits, labor market data, and much more.

Workforce Oklahoma
Assistance is available through Workforce Oklahoma Centers located throughout the state. The centers have employment and training programs including career counseling, skill assessments, training, job search assistance, and referrals to programs and services.

CareerTech
Oklahoma’s network of 29 technology centers on 58 campuses serves high school and adult learners with specialized career training in more than 90 instructional areas. High school students living in a technology center district attend tuition free, while adults are charged nominal tuition. Technology center students also are able to earn highly affordable and transferable college credit from area colleges in many career majors.

Oklahoma Department of Labor
The mission of the Oklahoma Department of Labor is to foster, promote and develop the welfare of the wage-earner, through the licensing and regulation of certain industries, investigating employee wage disputes, and promoting workplace safety initiatives.

File Unemployment
File your unemployment claim in Oklahoma and get more information on this site.

Job Fairs
Information about job fairs across the state.

Small Business

National Sources

USA.gov Small Business
Learn the steps to start a small business, get financing help from the government, and more.

U.S. Small Business Administration
SBA offers loans, loan guarantees, contracts, counseling and training sessions, and other forms of assistance to small businesses. Explore topics about starting and managing a business.

IRS: Starting a Business
The IRS site includes links to basic federal tax information for small business owners and those looking to start a business. Find information on identifying your business’s structure, employer identification numbers, record keeping, business taxes, and a helpful checklist for all necessary tax-related small business filings.

IRS: Information for Nonprofits
Find exemption requirements and the application process for charitable 501c3 organizations.

Grants.gov
A central storehouse for information on over 1,000 grant programs, this site provides access to approximately $400 billion in annual awards.

Americans with Disabilities Act Business Connection
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in everyday activities, such as buying an item at the store, going to the movies, enjoying a meal at a local restaurant, exercising at the health club, or having the car serviced at a local garage. Learn about the goals of the ADA and the law establishing requirements for businesses of all sizes.

Oklahoma Sources

Oklahoma Secretary of State: Steps to Start Your Business
Learn the steps to help complete the business registration process in the State of Oklahoma. These steps will apply to almost all new business start-ups.

Oklahoma Department of Commerce
The Oklahoma Department of Commerce is dedicated to providing the support and tools necessary for Oklahoma companies to grow and thrive. Whether big or small, or just getting started, the Department of Commerce stands ready to assist with years of business start-up know-how, partner referrals, and Oklahoma’s incentives programs.

Oklahoma Business Incentives
Oklahoma is globally recognized for its incentive programs and pro-business environment. Businesses can choose between a cash incentive or a tax credit package, and in some cases, qualifying businesses can take advantage of both programs.

Women and Minority Business Certifications in Oklahoma
Certification programs may benefit businesses that have traditionally faced extra barriers to market entry or participation. Some companies and state agencies use certifications to ensure diversity in their selection of contractors, vendors, and suppliers.

Oklahoma Small Business Development Center
OKSBDC assists small business owners and new entrepreneurs by providing no charge, one-on-one business management advising, business management workshops, and business technical assistance.

SCORE
SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to helping small businesses—through education and mentorship—for over fifty years. Supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), and a network of 11,000+ volunteers, SCORE delivers services at no charge or at very low cost such as workshops (in person and online) and business tools. There are SCORE offices in Ardmore, Oklahoma City and Tulsa.

SCORE Business Planning and Financial Statements Template Gallery
Find business planning, finance, sales, marketing, and management templates and guides.

Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology (OCAST)
OCAST encourages innovation and assists with job creation for Oklahoma's entrepreneurs, researchers, inventors, and small businesses, in order to grow and diversify Oklahoma’s economy. The agency helps with funding research projects, facilitating partnerships and collaborations, and assisting small businesses in obtaining federal funding.

Other Sources

Nolo Small Business
Nolo’s mission is to help consumers and small businesses find answers to their everyday legal and business questions. This site provides articles on almost any legal topic. The business encyclopedia contains information on business plans, financing, obtaining a business license, marketing, taxes, and buying and selling a business.

Blue Avocado
A semi-monthly newsletter of American Nonprofits, a membership organization that has pratical financial information and support to U.S. 501c3 nonprofit organizations, staff, stakeholders, and volunteers. It is created by and for community-based nonprofits.

The Self Employed
A web portal for all things self-employed, this site aims to be your one-stop-shop for everything you need to know to have a fun and successful entrepreneurial journey. At the site, you will find articles, how-to videos, podcasts, forums, and more that are all designed specifically for the self-employed.

Small Business Trends
An online publication for small business owners and entrepreneurs, Small Business Trends is a source of information, breaking news, and advice covering issues of key importance to small businesses. The site has over 400 vetted experts who volunteer their knowledge, insights, successes, and failures.

Small Biz Survival
This small town and rural business blog contains how-to articles, with an emphasis on social media marketing.

Practical Ecommerce
This site provides down-to-earth articles and commentary by authors who are leading ecommerce practitioners, consultants, and journalists.

HR Morning
HR Morning delivers the latest Human Resources news, advice and insights to keep business owners up to date, and your companies in compliance with rules and regulations.

Local Resources