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April 2025

How to Budget While Job Searching  

Navigating the job market while managing your finances can be challenging, but with the right strategies, you can maintain financial stability and set yourself up for long-term success. 

We’ll explore key budgeting tips and actionable steps that will help you stretch your resources, prioritize essential expenses, and stay financially grounded while you search for the next opportunity. 

Help, I’m Working and Need to Create a Household Budget

Whether you’re newly employed or simply looking to get more intentional with your income, creating a solid and robust household budget is one of the smartest financial moves you can make.  

In this month’s resource, we’ll cover the essential steps to building a realistic, sustainable budget that fits your lifestyle, supports your goals, and brings more clarity to your financial decisions. 

Additional Resources

Job Club

Looking for new strategies for your job search? Through weekly meetings with an experienced group facilitator, the Job Club at Frederick County Workforce Services provides a supportive, confidential environment for job seekers to share challenges and learn from the experiences of others. Topics covered range from job hunting strategies and interview techniques to how to develop networking skills and handle difficult emotions. Seating is limited.   To participate, please visit our online registration page.

 

Job Openings

Check out the weekly featured jobs from the Workforce Services Business Team. Job Openings — Workforce Services (frederickworks.com)

 

Job Connect Newsletter

Sign up for the weekly JobConnect e-newsletter to connect to current job openings, learn about upcoming recruitment events, get expert career advice, and much more!

 

Hire Me! Candidate Profile

Expand your employment options by submitting a job candidate profile! For an opportunity to get your resume in front of local businesses, please take a few minutes to complete and submit a brief form about your job experience and career interests. Click here to create a profile.

 

SkillUp Frederick

SkillUp Frederick is a free online platform featuring more than 5,000 courses, including Management and Leadership, Information Technology, Finance, Digital Literacy, and more. Over 100 industry certification programs are available through the platform. Click here to boost your skills to prepare for your next job!