Best Government JOB Websites in Washington State

The internet is by far the largest and best resource in the world for anything. You can literally type in anything you are looking for and within seconds you have pages and pages of information, 24 hours a day, and all for free. Unfortunately, with the ability for anyone to have a website, there is quite a bit of false information out there. If you live in Washington State and you need some information, there are a number of government website you can use. I have compiled a list of the most important and useful websites below.
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http://access.wa.gov/ is the official website of Washington State. It contains tons of information about everything in this state. You can find job listings, things to do in Washington, tax information, and countless other helpful databases. This site also contains an A to Z listing of all government sites in Washington State.

One of the best resources I have found is at http://www.esd.wa.gov. This site offers tons of information concerning employment. If you are looking for a job in Washington State, you can post your resume or browse through available jobs on this site. For employers, you can easily find the perfect candidates for your business by visiting this site. The site also has valuable information concerning unemployment, how to apply, what you will receive, and more.

If you have a legal question, you can find your answer at http://www1.leg.wa.gov/LawsAndAgencyRules. This site has a comprehensive list of all the laws and regulations in Washington State. Not only is it useful, it is rather fun to go through and see just how many laws there are. The only downside about this site is that it can be rather hard to find things.

For those with a helpful nature, or those who need help, http://www.resourcehouse.com/en/WA/cgi-bin/location.asp is perfect for you. The site has a large selection of volunteer work that is available in your local area, as well as the option to ask for help. In times of need in Washington, ResourceHouse will organize special volunteer events. Especially in natural disasters (like the recent flood and the flood in 2007), this site delivers. It is very helpful if you want to lend a helpful hand, or you are looking for a helping hand in your time of need.

Another good site is if you are looking to donate your time or money or learn about recent disasters is http://www.emd.wa.gov/. You can find all the resources you need when a natural disaster or other emergency happens. Also, the site has opportunities to donate your money or volunteer your time to help great causes, such as helping the victims of the recent flood.

For those who are moving to Washington, or just visiting, you should check out http://www.experiencewa.com/home.aspx. The site is the tourism department for Washington State, and lists all the great things to do in our wonderful little state. Washington is filled with things to do, but for those who don’t live here; it can be very hard to find things that would interest you. If you are visiting, or even if you live here and are looking for things to do, you should check out this site.

For people looking to enroll in college, http://www.wsu.edu/ is perfect. Wsu.edu is the homepage for the University of Washington, which is considered a top-tier university. You can find information about the school, find contact info, and learn how to apply on this site. WSU is a great college located in Pullman, Washington, that provides superior education for a reasonable tuition. If you are looking to enroll for the first time, or go back to college, check out http://www.wsu.edu/!

Washington State Unemployment Offices

If you have been recently unemployed and money is becoming tight, it is a good idea to apply for unemployment benefits. If you have been laid off due to your employer’s lack of work, you will likely qualify for unemployment checks. The amount you can get varies, but I am sure you know that when you have no cash coming in regularly, any amount helps drastically.
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If you are wondering where and how to apply for unemployment, you should visit one of your local state offices, or, http://www.esd.wa.gov/. Personally I recommend going to the website first, but if you would prefer to go to an office, read on.

The state of Washington does not have an entire office dedicated to unemployment. Instead, they have a number of general information offices, and they have a call in center. If you are looking to apply for benefits, file your weekly claims, or ask a question about benefits, you can call 800-318-6022.
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You can also visit one of the many WorkSource offices. WorkSource can help you with unemployment, and help you find a new job. Note that in order to apply for unemployment benefits in Washington State you MUST call the TeleCenter at 800-318-6022.
For Kitsap county, visit
1300 Sylvan Way
Bremerton, WA 98310.
For Clallam county, visit
228 W 1st St., Suite A
Port Angeles, WA 98362-2639
For Jefferson county, visit
207 W. Patison
Shold Business Park
Port Hadlock, Wa 98339
For Greys Harbor county, visit
511 W. Heron
P.O. Box 1136
Aberdeen, WA 98520
For Lewis county, visit
151 NE Hampe Way
Chehalis WA 98532
For Pacific county, visit
2601 North Pacific Hwy
P.O. Box 876
Long Beach, WA 98631
For Mason county, visit
2505 Olympic Hwy N
Suite 420
Shelton, WA. 98584
For Thurston county, visit
1570 Irving St SW
P.O. Box 9765
Tumwater WA, 98512

If your county is not listed here, visit https://fortress.wa.gov/esd/worksource/StaticContent.aspx?Context=WSDirectorySeeker. Once there, click on your county on the map and it will give you the office’s address, phone number, and other contact information.

If you are having trouble finding your location, visiting http://www.mapquest.com/ can help tons. MapQuest is a completely free, comprehensive database of directions. From the homepage you can type in your home address and the address you want to reach. You will then receive turn by turn directions to your exact destination, all free of charge! It is a phenomenal resource and you should use it whenever you need to.

I highly recommend visiting http://www.esd.wa.gov/index.php before you do anything else. The website is loaded with very helpful info, including the benefits you will receive when you are on unemployment, how to apply, etc. It also lists quite a few helpful tips on how to get approved, such as what you need to do before applying. You can also learn how much you will be receiving weekly from unemployment benefits. In my opinion using this website is much easier than going to a WorkSource office, especially since you cannot actually apply at the offices.

You can apply online by going directly to: https://fortress.wa.gov/esd/uia/icintro/intropage.aspx?lang=en-us and filling out the required information. This is the fastest and easiest way to apply besides calling the TeleCenter directly at 800-318-6022.

If you don’t want to waste your time, do some research first. Look around the Employment Security Department website and see if you will qualify or not. If you were laid off by your employer in a mass lay off you are pretty much a shoo-in for benefits. However, if you quit or were fired for incompetence, you will most likely not qualify, but you may, so you should still apply.

Go2ui.com

Go2ui.com is a great resource provided free of charge for all. The site’s main purpose is to provide job opportunities, as well as unemployment information, to Washington State residents. This site is perfect for people who have been out of work for a while, and are looking to learn about and apply for unemployment benefits.
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Specifically, this site focuses on the unemployment benefits in Washington State, and how you can apply for them. It teaches you the basics of unemployment, how to apply, where to apply, what you will receive, etc. They also have the option to apply for unemployment benefits online. Currently you cannot apply for benefits anywhere BUT online (or on the phone), so go2ui.com is very important site.

Perhaps the most important thing on go2ui.com is that it tells you if you are eligible for unemployment benefits or not. They give you detailed requirements that you must meet in order to apply for benefits, and they also teach you how to apply. They will tell you how much you will be receiving, when your check will come, etc.
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Of course not everyone will qualify for unemployment benefits in Washington, and even for those who do, you will not receive much money. But as anyone who has been in a poor financial situation in the past knows that every little bit helps. It is important to keep a positive attitude when you are struggling financially, and go2ui.com can help you with that. It is very frustrating to wander around the internet for hours on end searching for information, so when you find a site like this one, where everything you could possibly need to know is in one place, you should be thankful.

When you are on unemployment benefits you are required by the state to submit a weekly claim. Without the claim, you will not be paid for that week. The state of Washington only gives unemployment benefits to people who can prove that they are actively searching for employment, and are willing to prove it weekly. While this can be a royal pain, with the help of go2ui.com you can file your claims online, which significantly cuts down on the time it takes. Plus, you can do it all from the comfort of your own home, and at your leisure.
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Go2ui.com is a great site for people who are having a less-than-great time. When you are unemployed it is hard to see the good in anything, but I am confident that go2ui.com will help you “see the light”, as well as get some extra money each week to help cover food, rent, and other expenses.