Information Literacy Project ILS 504-70 Fall Dr. Clara Ogbaa Submitted by: Lucinda Mazza December 3, 2010

CAREER & JOB SEARCH RESOURCES

WADLEIGH MEMORIAL LIBRARY

Information Literacy Project ILS 504-70 FallDr. Clara Ogbaa

Submitted by: Lucinda MazzaDecember 3, 2010

Information Literacy Project ILS 504-70 Fall 2010, Lucinda Mazza

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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!

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Information Literacy Project ILS 504-70 Fall Dr. Clara Ogbaa Submitted by: Lucinda Mazza December 3, 2010