Additional Resources

• Virginia Has Jobs
• City of Alexandria
• Virginia Career Works: Northern Region 
• Virginia Career Works: Alexandria/Arlington Region
• FFX NOVA
• Capital Area Food Bank Pop-Up Food Distributions

• District of Columbia
• Maryland
• Montgomery County, MD
• Capital Area Food Bank Pop-Up Food Distributions

Career assessments are an important part of the career development process and a great way to explore how your skills, interests, values, and personality type impact how you make decisions about the career you choose to pursue.

• Free Career Aptitude and Assessment Tests
• Career One Stop

Learn more about potential career fields that best fit your interests, skills, values, and personality by conducting research. Exposure, self-awareness and understanding the world of work are key components to identifying "best fit" career options.

Helpful Resources for Exploring Careers

• Occupational Outlook Handbook
• O*NET
• My Next Move

Career development and management is a continuous, lifelong process that requires a clear understanding of self and goal setting.

Helpful Resources for Decide & Plan

• Steps for Decision-Making
• How to Set SMART Goals
• How to Craft a Five-Year Plan
• How to Make a Better Decision About Your Career
• Informational Interviewing

Employment preparation begins with the identification of leads for suitable jobs. Once a job has been found, a resume is written to connect the job seeker's background and skills to the specific job opening and networking with individuals currently in the field is highly recommended.

Helpful Resources for Employment Preparation

• Resume Resources
• Indeed - Finding Jobs and Internships
• Glassdoor - Finding Jobs and Salary Info
• LinkedIn