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Even if you’re not actively searching for a job, it’s always a good idea to have your resume up to date.  The library has many tools on our website that can help you with creating or updating your resume and planning your job search strategy.  Even though the library is closed, all of the resources are accessible from outside of the library, 24 hours a day.

The Adult Learning Center from HelpNow offers career exploration and multiple resume samples.  You can even upload a draft of your resume and receive feedback from a writing expert.

Gale Courses, Lynda.com and Universal Class offer self-paced video courses about resume creation and conducting a job search.

All of the resources listed above, plus Hoonuit Online Software Training, also offer many courses and tutorials to help you learn new skills and better prepare you for your next opportunity.

And when you’re ready to start your job search, check out Reference USA, to develop a list of target companies and view available positions.

We also have a variety of ebooks on these topics that are accessible on Overdrive and Hoopla.  Here are links to just a few, but a search using the key words of “resume” or “job search” will give you even more results.

5 Steps To Rapid Employment by Jay A. Block

Over 40 & You're Hired! by Robin Ryan

Blue Collar Resumes by Steven Provenzano

Unbeatable Resumes by Tony Beshara

Encyclopedia of Job-Winning Resumes by Myra Fournier & Jeffrey Spin