Job Search 101

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Referrals
Below are some organizations, groups or businesses that can help.

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Unemployment Information
Until you can get back on your feet, check out these resources for filing unemployment.

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Bulletin Board
Know of a great resource to help with the job search? Share the link below!
- work at home by AshleyI was doing a paper on employment during the down economy and came across this work from home site. Seemed to be very legit and they seem to be getting pretty good feedback as well.
- Moolahology Work From Home Guide by JoeI tried a bunch of stuff and none of it worked. This site actually helped me to see that the only way to work from home is to follow a solid business plan and work for yourself. Kudos to them or him (not sure).
- Work At Home Info by JacobJust found out a little something on the internet about building a business online. From what I read you don't need money to start making money. Really interesting stuff here for job or biz hunters.
- Work at Home by Jasmine WilliamsI found lots of great things on this site for people who need to make extra money at home.
- Ways To Make Money by StanleySome interesting ways to make money for anyone who wants to try. Any little bit helps in this bad economy.
- Work At Home Jobs by SusanThis site was recommended by a friend and I'd like to suggest it for anyone else that is looking for work at home jobs.
- Work From Home by ToddThis is a great resource for anyone looking for resources and job listings who wants to work from the comfort of their own home.
- Home Based Jobs Work At Home Data Entry Job At Home Work Online by Madison AndrewTricon solutions offer the services and gives the opportunity to home based jobs system, work from home, data entry jobs, make money at home, online earning, part time work at home, affiliations, promotions.
- Working Home Guide by OmriProvides work from home jobs, information about home based business and guides how to work at home.
Need More Help?
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 WinWay resume writing software, Microsoft Word and more.
- Looking to start your own small business? Check out our Small Business Resources guide.
Books
Insider's Guide to Finding a Job
Call Number: 650.14 ENEKnock 'Em Dead 2008
Call Number: 650.14 YAT
The ultimate job seeker's guide.The Ultimate Job Search
Call Number: 650.14 BEA
Covers Internet job searching, networking & other ways to find job opportunities.
Websites
Visit our full list of all suggested websites on this topic.

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Other Useful References
- Business Rankings Annual
Provides "top 10" lists for companies such as, "Best Airline Companies for Gay & Lesbian Employees", "Most Generous US Companies in Cash Donations" and "Largest US Banks by Assets". - Hoover's Handbook of Emerging Companies
Call Number: 338.7 HOO
Find companies that are expanding or on the upswing. They're bound to be hiring! - Ohio Business Directory
Call Number: 338.0029 OHI
A directory of Ohio businesses with contact information, organized by industry and city.
eResources
Get out your library card for these; you're going to need it!
- LearningExpressLibrary Search 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.)
- ReferenceUSA Find 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.
- NewsBank Search local newspapers for information about company expansions & other possible job opportunities.
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.
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