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Check out current job listings in Central Texas, Texas, Nationwide, and Internationally.

Register with WorkInTexas.Register with WorkInTexas
WorkInTexas is the newest Texas Workforce Commission's job matching system. It allows your application to be matched against job postings as they become available. Completing an application at this site also fulfills your registration requirements when applying for unemployment benefits  in the State of Texas.

Know what you're getting into.Explore Your Career Choice
Before you devote a lot of time in getting a specific job, spend a little of it exploring the careers you are considering. What are the working conditions, skill requirements, pay and benefits, advancement opportunities, etc.

Organize and be prepared.Organize Your Job Search
If you don't have a plan for your job search, the odds are that it will take you longer to find employment. Find out how to organize your time to do a more productive job search, identify and communicate your skills, and develop a super "Sales Pitch" that will make employers hire you on the spot.

Know yourself.Self-Assessment Instruments
Try these simple self-assessment instruments to learn more about yourself. Find out a ton of information about yourself, but remember - they do not replace professional assessment.

A ton of resources.Resources for your Job Search
Want to research employers? Got a job interview out of town and need directions and a place to stay? Need to look up telephone numbers or addresses? Want to see if your biorythms are ok to find a job today? This section contains links to information and resources you may need to land that job.

Visit our Veteran's section.Visit our Veterans Section
Find valuable information pertaining to Veteran employment services. Contact a local representative.

A ton of resources.Get Your Free E-Mail Address
Hey - have you got an e-mail account that allows you to communicate electronically with potential employers? If not, get a free one now.

Texas Rehabilitation Commission.Texas Rehabilitation Commission
The Vocational Rehabilitation Program of the TRC has one major goal: to prepare Texans, who have physical, emotional, and/or mental disabilities for jobs. Get more info on eligibility and services in this section.

Project Rio - a new start..Project RIO
Project RIO (Reintegration of Offenders) helps provide ex-offenders suitable employment and training opportunities and promotes their employment potential.

Demand Occupations for Central Texas

On-line Workforce Orientation for TANF Applicants "TANF e-Xpress"
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Unemployment Insurance

To collect unemployment insurance in the State of Texas, you must first register for work (which can be done online at WorkInTexas). The next step is to call one of our Tele-Centers to register for your u.i. benefits. These centers are:

Austin > 512-340-4300
Dallas > 214-252-1200
El Paso > 915-832-6400
Fort Worth > 817-420-1600
Houston > 713-982-7400
McAllen > 956-984-4700
San Antonio > 210-258-6600
Other areas > 800-939-6631

Telecommunications devices for the deaf (TDD) users can communicate with TWC offices by using Relay Texas. Those number are 1-800-735-2989 (TDD) or 1-800-735-2988 (Voice).

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