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Job Seeker Services (Contact The Job Center – 330-633-1050)

Looking for a new or better job?

Goodwill is the answer if you’re unemployed, under-employed, recently downsized, new to the workforce or simply looking to change jobs/careers. Goodwill staff works with some of the region’s largest and most successful employers to connect people just like you to open positions they are looking to fill. You will have access to state-of-the-art resources and professional staff to help you reach your employment goals. Follow the link below that best suits your needs at this time.

2012 Job Seeker Guide 

Map Your Career

Employment Resource Center (ERC) Summit County

The ERC offers services for anyone looking for employment. Through the ERC you will have a link to job search resources like classes and workshops on job related topics, a full-service job search center, help with your resume, interviewing skills and help connecting with employers in the area who are looking for qualified employees. You may also be directed to appropriate training and education opportunities.

Funded in Summit County by the Summit County Department of Job and Family Services through the Workforce Investment Act (WIA).  

Job Network ~ Medina County

• Do you feel the need to polish up your job seeking skills?
•  Could you use some training on resume writing, interviewing, follow up and other needed areas?
•  Get training on finding ways to find job opportunities to fit your experience and skill levels.
  • Open to the Public
  • No fee
  • Training in various areas

Classes are held 2 times each month:

2nd  Thursday at the Brunswick Goodwill Store (conference room) located @ 1733 Pearl Road.

4th Thursday at the Medina City Library, Community Room “B” located @ 210 S. Broadway

• 1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.      ~   Entry level job search
•  11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. ~   Executive job networking

Specific areas to be covered during training classes:

• Resume writing
• Interviewing tips
  • Preparation
  • Manners
  • Body Language
• Where to Look
  • Newspapers
  • Websites
• Knowing Your Skills
  • Market Yourself

What are employers measuring you on and what is the most important? 

• Appearance?
• Job Skills?
• Attitude?
• Communication?

 Vocational Services

Goodwill’s vocational services department operates on a referral basis only with local agencies like, Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation, Office of Developmental Disabilities, and local public school systems among others. Through our Vocational Services programs we have helped hundreds of individuals with disabilities make their employment goals a reality. Follow the link to find out more about Vocational Services and how we help those referred to us gain meaningful employment that helps them to become self-sufficient.

Job Sense Ashland (New program for 2012)

Free workshop, no registration needed.

 Join this interactive bi-weekly workshop to sharpen your skills in getting and keeping employment.  Facilitated by Goodwill Job Development Specialist Jacquie Walker, participants will gain tips to effectively fill out paper and on-line applications, learn the do’s and don’t’s of interviewing, get hints on job search networking, discover how to get your foot in the door and much more!