Job Search 101

Search Starters
Browse the library's books about job searching.
Or use these keywords to start your own search!
Library Events
View our Events calendar for all job-related events.
Computer Classes
Register for Computer Classes held at the library.
Websites for Job Openings
Browse websites for job openings.
Find more suggested websites.
Websites for Job Search Tips
Browse websites for job search tips and advice.
Find more suggested websites.
Referrals for Job Searching
Organizations, groups or businesses that can help.
Find more suggested websites.
The Library Can Help!
The library provides a variety of aids for anyone looking for a job or career change.
- Check out Optimal Resume to create a resume, cover letter, portfolio, website & more. Take a skills assessment or prep for an interview. Note: Get out your library card for this; you're going to need it!
- Use our Resumes, Cover Letters & Interviews guide to brush up on your interview skills, update a resumé, or compose an effective cover letter and more.
- If you're interested in changing professions, check out our Career guide for books and websites that will help.
- Stop in the library to use the free wireless (Wi-Fi) connection, computer labs or laptops with Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat Reader and more.
- Looking to start your own small business? Check out our Small Business Resources guide.
Books about Job Searching
Directories of Area Businesses
Browse these books about companies that may provide employment opportunities for your chosen career.
Online Collections about Jobs & Job Searching
Get out your library card for these; you're going to need it!
- Gale Directory LibraryResearch information about brands & their companies or nonprofit organizations of national scope.
- LearningExpressLibrarySearch available jobs, take skills improvement courses and practice tests, create professional resumes and cover letters, master interviewing and networking skills, take the Occupation Matcher assessment and more! (Note: Click on Job & Career Accelerator and create a username and password to participate.)
- ReferenceUSAFind detailed information on millions of U.S. businesses, including annual sales, recent business news & management directories. Everything you need to help you decide where you send your resume.
- NewsBankSearch local newspapers for information about company expansions & other possible job opportunities.
Unemployment Information
Browse websites for unemployment resources.
Find more suggested websites.
Ohio Means Jobs: A Step-by-Step Tutorial
Need to find a job in Ohio? OhioMeansJobs.com is a one-stop shop for searching for Ohio jobs and getting your resume online. Check out their how-to presentation by clicking on the Play button below.
Bulletin Board
Know of a great resource to help with the job search?
Share the link below!
- Future Jobs and Career Forecast by Jack MiddlebrookThis resource organizes information on forecast for future jobs information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
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