Job Hunting Resources

Let's be real: the job market is brutal these days. Job hunting can be a long, frustrating process. Many people are exhausted and struggling with economic uncertainty. Luckily, you don't have to do it alone. The library is here to help you! Here are some resources that might help you hit the target on your job hunt:

LearningExpress Library - Job and Career Accelerator: 

• Build your resume and cover letter using free professional templates. With expert advice and helpful samples, this resource will give you easy step-by-step help to make your application materials stand out.
• Explore occupations and find a career match! Take a quick quiz to find out what jobs you might be best suited for based on your interests and skills.
• Search for jobs and internships using the LearningExpress aggregated job database, which pulls from job listings across the internet to show you what you're looking for, all from a single search.
• Learn how to make your interview stand out with tutorials exploring common interview questions, how to negotiate salary, and how to write job acceptance and resignation letters. You can also explore networking tips and find sample letters for following up post-interview. 

LinkedIn Learning:

• Choose from thousands of online courses to learn in-demand skills from real-world industry experts. Learn about business, software, technology and creative skills to achieve your personal and professional goals.

Small Business Reference Center:

• Thinking about starting your own business? Check out this reference center to learn about all aspects of starting and operating a business. Includes information on accounting, finance, human resources, management, marketing, tax, and more. State-specific information included.

East Lansing Public Library

• We offer free public computers that you can use for job searching, as well as low-cost printing and scanning! 
• Take some of the stress out of online interviews with the confidence of stable wi-fi. Check out a mobile wi-fi hotspot from our library of things! 
• Reserve a study room for a quiet place to get your materials together or call in to an online interview. 

All of these resources are free with your ELPL library card! Good luck with your job search!