Career Services
LOOKING FOR A JOB? Changing careers? We can help. Our career services include webinars, online tools like JobNow, and one-on-one consultations with our experts.
Get that Job! Webinar Series
Tuesdays · 7 pm
2021
- Jan 5, Character Strengths, 7 pm
- Jan 12, Job Search 101, 7 pm
- Jan 19, Get Hired Illinois & Illinois Job Link, 7 pm
- Jan 21, Recognizing & Managing Stress, 5:30 pm
- Jan 26, Resume Basics, 7 pm
- Feb 2, Your Career Path, 7 pm
- Feb 9, Networking 101, 7 pm
- Feb 16, Navigating the Flexible & Remote Job Market, 7 pm
- Feb 23, Cover Letter Basics, 7 pm
- Mar 2, Essentials of Effective Communication, 7 pm
- Mar 9, Conflict Resolution, 7 pm
- Mar 16, Online Job Search Strategies, 7 pm
- Mar 23, Resume Basics, 7 pm
- Mar 30, Tech Tips For Your Job Search, 7 pm
- Apr 6, Ace That Interview, 7 pm
- Apr 13, The Art of Negotiation, 7 pm
- Apr 20, LinkedIn Basics, 7 pm
- Apr 27, Career Resources at the Library, 7 pm
Reservations are required, so sign up to get the Zoom link.
Job Help
JobNow provides resources to create your resume and then submit it for expert editing. You can also take personality and career assessments, practice interviewing with a live job coach, and search for jobs matching your interests.
Gale Courses gives you the choice of 375 professional development and personal enrichment topics, including grant wriring, accounting, coputer programming, b usiness software, sales, and speed Spanish. New sessions start every month.
LinkedIn Learning offers 5,000 video-based training courses. Improve your aptitude in job hunting, interviewing, computer software, working remotely, and maintaining positive working relationships.
Peterson's Test Prep allows you to take online practice tests including the GED, civil service exams, and college admission tests (ACT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT, and more). You can also improve basic math, reading, writing, science, and English knowledge or build your next resume.
Mango Languages can help you perfect your communication skills in over 70 languages. Placement tests are available so you will know your starting level.
Kanopy is a video streaming platform that includes films on how to choose a career, interview successfully, compose effective resumes, find your dream job, and more. The Kanopy collection also includes The Great Courses, a remarkable series introducing business skills and far-ranging topics from history to science to world cultures.
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Need help creating a resume, cover letter, or starting a business? Set up a one-on-one consultation with one of our experts.