Find Your Next Job with Help From AAPLD!

BrainFuse JobNow!, found on our online resources page, is an all-in-one service where you can search for jobs, get feedback from live resume experts, prepare for your interview, and more! To get started, just click the link, enter your library card number and library account password. (If you don't remember your password, give the Adult Services department a call to reset it).

Once you're logged in, search job listings on ZipRecruiter, Indeed, and Monster, as well as specialized lists such as Idealist.org (non-profit employers), College Grad Job Hunter (entry-level positions) and Silent Professions (defense and private security). Find resources for veterans entering the civilian job market, practice tests for graduate school, and professional certifications, and links to live help with unemployment applications and benefits. You can also get live feedback on your resume and cover letter, or work with a coach to brush up on your interviewing skills.

LinkedIn Learning offers an array of online courses to boost your technology and business skills. Enhance your resume with a new certification, or explore Learning Paths to open doors to a new career field. LinkedIn Learning offers job hunting help too, including courses on setting up a professional profile on LinkedIn, the premier social media and networking site for professionals. Find LinkedIn Learning on our online resources page, and sign in with your AAPLD library card number and account password.

Don't miss the LinkedIn Learning class on September 14, taught by AAPLD Digital Literacy Librarian Kenny Duray. Choose in-person or virtual learning. Registration is required and open to AAPLD cardholders.

A to Z Databases allows you to search for jobs on Indeed.com, and research a prospective employer with one click. Enter your zip code to look for full-time, or part-time jobs and internships close to home! You can also search in Spanish. Find A to Z Databases our online resources page.

AAPLD's Digital Literacy Librarian Kenny Duray teaches weekly classes on a variety of tech topics! Classes are held Monday evenings from 7 to 8:30, in person at the Main Library or virtually, from the comfort of home. Registration is required, classes are open to all.

Gmail - Aug. 8

Excel Basics - Aug. 15

Google Sheets - Aug. 22

Intermediate Excel - Aug. 29

Google Docs - Sept. 6

Microsoft Word Basics - Sept. 12

Google Slides -  Sept. 19

PowerPoint - Sept. 26

 

Browse our Career, Testing and Computer books, displayed near the Adult Services reference desk. Our collection includes study guides for major graduate entrance exams (GRE, MCAT, LSAT, GMAT), plus certification tests for a variety of fields, from Nursing, to Firefighting, CPA, Real Estate and more. Expand your knowledge of popular software, or read up on a career field.

Can't find what you're looking for? Ask a staff member. We're always happy to help.