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Here is another excellent article abridged from The Career News.  If you are out searching, you may want to check out some of the mentioned places/resources that offer assistance to ones career search.  Best of luck - The JobArsenal Staff

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The competition for job openings grows increasingly heated. As a result, more people are turning to career coaches, government-funded centers and not-for-profit organizations for job training services. Here are some resources aimed at helping the unemployed get back on their feet. 

• Career coaches help clients write resumes, put together work portfolios and practice interviewing and networking skills. 

• Career websites are helpful resources. Beyond just job postings, these sites offer networking tips, as well as information on which industries are hiring and salary trends. 

• Free Government-Backed Assistance: With a little patience, you can receive job search assistance for free. Each state receives funding from the federal government for career centers. To find a one-stop career center, visit www.servicelocator.org. 

• Trade Adjustment Assistance program: Workers who lose jobs to outsourcing or because of cheap imports, may qualify for the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program. The program trains workers to rejoin the workforce and offers a job search allowance if employment is only available outside their commuting area. 

• Nonprofits: There are some nonprofits that help the unemployed re-enter the workforce. Also, many community colleges and churches offer job workshops, which help people with resumes and networking skills.