Need to find a job? Go to WorkSource — study shows it’s effective

Unemployed people who used WorkSource — a free resource for job-seekers provided by the Employment Security Department, state agencies, colleges and others — are 20 to 37 percent more likely to find work within six months than those who don’t use the service, according to a study released today. The study is based on 16,000 participants in 2007 and 2008.

The study participants who used WorkSource were also on track to earn between $2,500 and $3,000 more this year than those who didn’t use the service.

At a press conference touting the findings, Ray Godwin, who’d been laid off from the Seattle Times, said the job-search assistance was key. “WorkSource staff helped me map out a strategy for my job search, create a targeted résumé and prepare for job interviews,” he said.

Find out more about WorkSource here. TVW will air the press conference this week.

Tags: unemployment, WorkSource