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  York Technical College, a member of the South Carolina Technical and Comprehensive Education System, is a public, two-year institution of higher education that offers a variety of associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates.
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  York Technical College is home to over 100 programs of study. Students have the ability to earn associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates. On top of that, we boast seamless transfer programs to universities in South Carolina and a solid Dual Enrollment Program for local high school students.
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  We serve approximately 5,000 students each year, helping them achieve their dreams. Click any of these links to learn more about how York Technical College can help you achieve your goals at the lowest price in the region.
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Employability Skills

Whether looking for a first job, changing careers, seeking a promotion, or anticipating an interview, you will find these sites beneficial. Since there are many obstacles for some job seekers, resources for those individuals with less-than-desirable backgrounds are included. (YTC does not endorse external sites.)

Videos

Whether looking for a job, anticipating an interview, or starting a new job, you will find these videos beneficial.

College Grad - Job Search Minute videos can be viewed on a variety of employability skills topics.

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS HANDOUTS

How to Find a Job
How to Network and Conduct Informational Interviews
How to Fill Out Employment Applications
Resume Hints
Resume Samples
How to Write a Cover Letter
How to Interview Successfully
How to Dress for an Interview
Frequently Asked Interview Questions
Interview Questions to Ask
How to Rate Your Interview
How to Review What Was Learned in the Interview
How to Write a Thank You Letter
How to Accept a Job Offer
How to Keep a Job
Portfolios

SELF-EMPLOYMENT

US Small Business Administration
USA.gov for the Self-Employed
National Association for the Self-Employed

RESEARCHING EMPLOYERS

Hoovers
Vault
GlassDoor
Indeed Company Reviews

RESUME AND COVER LETTER WRITING ARTICLES

How to Post Your Resume Online
Writing a Resume When You Have No Experience
Why I Tossed Your Resume
How to Write a Cover Letter
The Federal Resume Guide

RESEARCHING WORK-AT-HOME OPPORTUNITIES AND AVOIDING SCAMS

Better Business Bureau
Federal Trade Commission
Ads for Business Opportunities: How to Detect Deception
A Safe Job Search
Ripoff Report
10 Best Work-at-Home Jobs

BEING LAID OFF

Surviving a Layoff
Laid Off? Don't Leave Without These Five Things
What To Do As Soon As You Get Laid Off

JOB HOPPERS

3 Tips to Turn Job Hopping Into a Positive

OLDER JOB SEEKERS

AARP 50+
Encore Careers
Goodwill
Job Tips for 50+ Workers
Retired Brains

BEING FIRED

How to Get a Job After You Have Been Fired
Job Interview Answer: Why Were You Fired?
Job Interview Answer: What Have You Been Doing Since Your Last Job?
You're Fired: How to Handle a Termination

DISABLED PERSONS

Disabled Person
Disability Resources
Bender Consulting
Pride Industries
Goodwill

BAD CREDIT

How Bad Credit Can Affect Job Prospects
Handling a Credit Issue in Your Job Search
Employment Background Checks
Bad Credit Can Cost You a Job
Handling a Credit Issue in Your Job Search
Why Should You Care About Your Credit Standing?

VETERANS

Department of Veterans Affairs
Veteran Employment Center
GI Jobs
Skills Translator
O*Net Online Military Experience Translator
My Next Move
Veteran Jobs Mission
Career OneStop: Veterans ReEmployment
Feds Hire Vets
Veterans in Healthcare
Veterans Employment Center
Homeless Veterans

EX-OFFENDERS

Criminal Records and Getting Back into the Workforce
Employment Background Check
Resume Tips for Ex-Offenders
Interviewing Tips
Employer Discrimination Against Ex-Offenders
Federal Bonding Program
SC Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services
Alston Wilkes Society
Legal Action Center
Jobs for Ex-Offenders
Help for Ex-Offenders and Felons Looking for Jobs
Ex-Offenders - Giving Employers a $2400 Reason to Hire Them
Building a Business One Felon at a Time

INTERVIEWING ARTICLES

Monster: Career Advice
Dressing for Success
Behavioral Interviews
Behavioral Interview Questions and Answers
Best Preparation Tips for Interviews
Situational Interview Questions
Tips for Interview Success
10 Tips on Preparing for a Job Interview
After the Interview: Four Ways to Follow Up
11 Common Interview Questions that are Actually Illegal
Interview Questions and Answers
The Art of the Elevator Pitch