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CAREER & JOB SEARCH RESOURCES
WADLEIGH MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Information Literacy Project ILS 504-70 FallDr. Clara Ogbaa
Submitted by: Lucinda MazzaDecember 3, 2010
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Career & Job Search Questions
I have lost my job, where do I begin? How do I write a resume? Do I need a cover letter? Interviewing, I have not done that in so
long. How do I get contact information on
companies in the area? Where do I look for jobs? I’m thinking of changing my career, how do
I assess my skills and review my options?
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I have lost my job, where do I begin?
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First Place to Go
New Hampshire Department of Employment Security Free public employment and career services,
resources & tools from offices throughout the state.
Website provides extensive services, log into home page and then click on the “Job Seeker” tab http://www.nh.gov/nhes/index.htm
The Unemployment Compensation Bureau is part of NHES Pay benefits to eligible unemployed people Collect taxes from employers, funding these benefits
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I need to write a resume, but how?
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Resume Writing – Print Resources
Resumes that knock 'em dead Yate, Martin John
Resume magic : trade secrets of a professional resume writer Whitcomb, Susan Britton
101 best resumes to sell yourself Block, Jay A.
30-minute resume makeover : rev up your resume in half an hour Kursmark, Louise
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Resume Writing – Online Resources
Microsoft Office Word provides resume templates Chronological Format Functional Format Specific Job Titles
Learning Express online database Walks you through the process of creating a
resume by asking you questions, you provide the data and the resume is formatted for you.
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What about cover letters and interviewing skills?
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Cover Letters & Interviewing
Cover letters that knock 'em dead Yate, Martin John
Next-day job interview : prepare tonight and get the job tomorrow Farr, J. Michael
Great resume, application, & interview skills Byers, Ann.
The career coward's guide to interviewing Piotrowski, Katy
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I need information on local companies, where would I find that?
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Company Information
Online Databases Reference USA
Business Profile & Products Management Directory & Phone Numbers Address, Parent Company, # of Employees Business Demographics, Competitors
Business & Company Resource Center Company Profile, not as extensive as Reference
USA News & Magazine Articles Rankings, Investment Reports
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Company Information
Print Resources New Hampshire Business & Professional Directory
Published annually Alphabetical listing by Business Name Companies by County and SIC Number Address, Products, Owner, Phone #, Website
The New Hampshire Products & Services Directory Published annually Good resource for looking at NH businesses based on
the product or service they provide Basic company information, address, phone number
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Now a days I don’t even know where to look for jobs?
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Job Postings
Newspapers Sunday classifieds: We hold them behind the
Circ. Desk available for anyone to use in the library
Company Websites Go to the company home page & look for
careers or employment Job Fairs
Watch the papers for local job fairs in an industry you are qualified for.
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Job Postings - Online
www.monster.com Monster is an online global jobs site with over
800,000 jobs and thousands of pages of career information and advice.
www.snagajob.com For part-time and hourly jobs. Used exclusively
by many of the large retail chains and food franchises.
www.usajobs.opm.gov The official job website of the U.S. Federal
Government, posting federal job opportunities worldwide.
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Job Postings - Online
www.indeed.com Indeed is a search engine for jobs. In one
simple search, Indeed.com includes all the job listings from major job boards, newspapers, associations and company career pages.
www.dice.com Lists thousands of high tech jobs by keyword,
job type, state, & area code. Features a rate & salary survey to determine what wages job applicants can command.
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Now that I am out of work, I want to revisit my career options.
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Careers – Print Resoures
The Enhanced occupational outlook handbook Farr, J. Michael
Opportunities in the Internet, video games, and multimedia Taylor, T. Allan
200 best jobs for college graduates. Farr, J. Michael
100 fastest-growing careers Farr, J. Michael
The encyclopedia of careers and vocational guidance
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Career Guidance & Self Assessment
What's your type of career? : find your perfect career by using your personality type Dunning, Donna
What color is your parachute? Bolles, Richard Nelson
Career renegade : how to make a great living doing what you love Fields, Jonathan
Escape from corporate America : a practical guide to creating the career of your dreams Skillings, Pamela
Ground of your own choosing : winning strategies for finding & creating work Ryle, Beverly
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How can I meet other people in my profession to discuss job opportunities?
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Networking Resources
Smart networking : attract a following in person and online Lynch, Liz
How to succeed in business using LinkedIn Butow, Eric
www.linkedin.com LinkedIn is a networking website with more than 39
million members in over 200 countries around the world. Create your free profile and then connect with your
business contacts. Your network suddenly becomes not only your business
contacts, but their contacts and the people they know. Job listing are posted by members of the network.
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Where would I find these resources in the Wadleigh Library?
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Career and Job Search Display
Special dedicated section of the library near the Reference Department
Display of Books covering these topics: Career Guidance and Self Assessment Career information covering all professions Current job trends and salary information Job hunting skills
Writing resumes & cover letters Interviewing Skills Networking
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Supplemental Resources
Career and Job Websites – Pathfinder Newsletter from NHES Resume checklist, from job search
program Bookmarks with information on valuable
online databases. Reference Librarian’s ready to assist you.
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Good Luck with Your Search!