Q: Where can I find wage information for my occupation?
A: To find occupational wages for your region go to Wages.
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Q: I am collecting unemployment insurance. What is the prevailing wage for a specific occupation? What is the lowest wage I have to accept?
A: Prevailing Wage Rates comply with the New York State Department of Labor formula for establishing Prevailing Wages under Unemployment Insurance (UI) law. The information is provided to help employers and unemployed job seekers understand the job titles and wage rates that will determine "acceptable wage offers" in local areas across New York State. The "UI cutoff wage" is a short term for wages that are 10 percent below the UI Prevailing Wages. Wages offered that fail to meet the "cutoff wage" may be refused by job seekers without forfeiture of their UI benefits for prevailing wage reasons. These wages are to be used for UI purposes only.
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Q: What jobs pay the most?
A: You can visit the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics for a list of the highest paying jobs.
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Q: Does education pay? Is it worth going back to school?
A: Yes! Use the Education Calculator to see what you have to gain.
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Q: What career would be best for me?
A: Career Zone will give you the knowledge needed to decide what career is best for you.
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Q: I am a (insert your occupation here). What companies should receive my resume??
A: Use the New York State Business Directory to find the names and contact information for companies most likely to hire in your profession. Click on the region of your choice, and then click on "Potential Employers."
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Q: Where can I find Department of Labor job listings?
A: The On-Line New York State Job Bank is your best source of local job listings.
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Q: How can I get a job with New York State?
A: The New York State Civil Service web site has all the information you need to prepare for a career with New York State
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Q: Do I have transferable skills that can qualify me to work in other fields?
A: All skills are transferable to many job titles. In Career Zone, enter your most recent occupation into the search field, then scroll down to "Similar Jobs".
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Q: What occupations are most in demand locally?
A: New York State Labor Market Analysts prepare a listing of job titles most in demand in their region of New York State.
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Q: Where can I get information about job training?
A: The New York State Eligible Training Provider List allows you to identify pre-approved training programs in your area.
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Q: What education or training is required for a particular job?
A: In Career Zone, enter a job title then click on the education tab located on the left hand column.
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