Did you know that the library has a terrifiic collection of resources aboout careers and employment. We have a section of books devoted to the topic, career and company information on our website and databases, computer workshops to assist you, and computers available for job-hunting and resume writing.

Books
This section is located on the top floor behind the adult computers. Here you can find
--- Books about specific careers: Take a look at the many books in the Careers in Focus series, the Opportunities in series, or the On the Job: Real People Working in series.

---Books about writing resumes, writing cover letters, job-hunting and interviewing techniques: Some of the most popular choices are E-résumés : a Guide to Successful Online Job Hunting , Same-day Resume: Write an Effective Resume in an Hour, and the Knock "em Dead books about interviewing, resumes, cover letters, etc.

---Career reference books to find information and statistics about potential career choices: Try such selections as Best Jobs for the 21st Century, the Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational Guidance, and the Occupational Outlook handbook and quarterly guides describing working conditions, job outlook, required training, and earnings for all types of jobs.(compiled by the U.S. Department of Labor).

---Books about changing careers, matching a career to your interests, etc.: Try a recent version of the perennial favorite What Color is Your Parachute?. You may be interested in other books about changing careers plus try browsing the shelves to find "the" book to match your situation.

Our Website and Databases
On our library website are a variety of career search engines and job information links for employment in local, national and international locations. Use our ReferenceUSA database to find information about U.S. businesses along with U.S. and Canadian high-tech companies. You can filter your search by company size, sales, location, etc.

Computer Workshops
Sign up for our hands-on Resume workshop . This class focuses on the mechanics of producting a resume. You will create a resume using Microsoft Word, both from a template and from scratch. If you need a brush-up on Microsoft Word, we recommend enrolling in our Microsoft Word workshop prior to attending the Resume workshop. Also you may wish to sign up for any of our other computer workshops to increase your computer skills and your marketability.

Reference Area Computers
You can create and print resumes, cover letters, etc. on the public computers on the top floor using Microsoft Word. Feel free to job search on these computers. The Reference Staff will be glad to help you should you have any questions.

Are you having problems focusing on a career? Look for another entry in this blog later this week about interests that do not lend themselves to just one conventional career.