CareerOneStop: American Job Centers
A public video and transcript introducing career and job-search assistance at American Job Centers.
Work & school
How do I find work or return to learning?
Looking for work in recovery can raise questions about your record, what to share and how a job fits around other responsibilities. Returning to school or learning a skill also involves decisions about time and money.
Your life
Finding work and planning further ahead.
These guides cover immediate income, returning to work, recovery disclosure, Fair Chance hiring and schedules. Guides about rights link to official information and explain where to seek advice about your circumstances.
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Finding work & returning
Guide · 4 min read
How can I look for work while rebuilding my routine?
You need work, but searching while rebuilding a routine can make every requirement feel like another way to fall short.
Guide · 5 min read
What does fair-chance hiring mean if I have an arrest or conviction record?
Fair-chance hiring concerns when and how an employer considers a criminal record.
Guide · 3 min read
How can I choose the next practical step with work?
You may have a long list of work tasks and still feel unable to move toward a job.
Schedules & disclosure
Guide · 3 min read
What should I consider before sharing recovery at work?
You may want understanding at work while worrying that sharing your recovery history could change how people see you.
Guide · 4 min read
How can I fit shift work, appointments and rest into the same week?
Map the actual shifts, travel and appointments, then protect a realistic sleep opportunity and address conflicts with the relevant employer or care service.
Learning & progression
Guide · 3 min read
How can I decide whether a course is worth its time and money?
Compare the course with the actual requirement you are trying to meet, then check recognition, total cost, schedule and realistic outcomes.
Guide · 3 min read
How can I pursue career growth without losing the rest of my life?
You want work to improve, but taking on more may threaten the time or stability you have worked to regain.
Guide · 4 min read
How can I return to school while rebuilding my life?
You are considering school again and may be excited while worrying about money, being behind or managing the workload.
From across SoberSphere
Related reading.
Guide · 4 min read
How can I build a daily routine that works when my days vary?
Your days vary, and a routine that looks sensible on paper may keep leaving you feeling behind.
Beyond SoberSphere
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