Resources for Job Hunters
- NetworkRI Statewide Events
- The local centers are in Woonsocket and Providence. They offer computer classes, resume help, interview skills, job fairs, and recruitment.
We have more than just books. We offer you...
- Free WiFi and computers
- Help with email account set-up
- Free computer classes
- Notary Public
- Fax Machine ($1 per page within continental US and cover sheet is free)
- Copier/Scanner
- Study Rooms
- Magazines & Newspapers
- Friendly Reference Librarians
- Books
- Available at the library on the 2nd floor. Locate using the Dewey Decimal Number or ask a librarian for assistance.
- Cool Careers for Dummies / 331.7 NEM
- The Re-Examined Life: What is Possible After Job Loss?/ 650.14 VAN
- Knock 'Em Dead: The Ultimate Job Search Guide / 650.14 YAT
- Encyclopedia of Careers & Vocational Guidance / 331.7 ENC
- 150 Great Tech Prep Careers / 331.7 ONE
- The Top 100 Fastest Growing Careers for the 21st Century / 331.7 TOP
- Make Your Contacts Count / 650.13 BAB
- Networking for People Who Hate Networking / 650.13 ZAC
- Out-Of-Work and Over 40 / 650.14 LAS
- Job Hunting Techniques for Everyone / 650.14 SKI
- Out Of Uniform: Your Successful Military-to Civilian Career Transition / 650.14 WOL
Using RSS Feeds to Search for Jobs
- RSS (Really Simple Syndication) allows you to recieve new content from web sites, rather than having to go out and look for it. When searching for jobs, it allows new job postings to come to you, rather than for you to have to check job posting sites daily.
- To get started you will need to choose an RSS Feed Reader for your content. Examples of readers are Google Reader or iGoogle (good choice if you already have a Gmail account), My Yahoo (ditto a Yahoo account), mobile apps, or through your email account such as Microsoft Outlook or Apple Mail.
- Next you need content. Go to the job posting site and look for the RSS feed image and click on the icon (shown above). Not all sites offer a feed, so you may not be able to subscribe to some sites. You will be asked how you would like to receive the feed and this is where you will be asked to choose either email, Google Reader, mobile apps, etc.
- Business Resources for Job Hunters
- Business & Workforce Development Center at Providence Public Library
- The library assists individuals, entrepeneurs, and small businesses to succeed by providing specialized services and library collections in business, patent, trademark, government documents, and foundations. A Business Services Librarian is available to answer questions.
- Search for a Job, Research an Organization--A to Z Database
- Are you a job seeker, entrepeneur, business student, marketing researcher, or someone just looking for a phone number for a business or person? A to Z Database allows you to search for a job and research businesses or people and then save that information in an Excel spreadsheet or PDF.
- Social Networking for Job Hunters
- LinkedIn
- Sign up for an account to begin online professional networking. To help you get started, classes are often held through the RI Department of Labor & Training.
- Social Media & Job Search Books
- Available at the library on the 2nd floor. Locate using the Dewey Decimal Number or ask a librarian for assistance.
- Sam's Teach Yourself LinkedIn in 10 Minutes / 650.13 RUT
- LinkedIn for Dummies / 650.14 ELA
- Job Searching with Social Media for Dummies / 650.14 WAL
- Branding Yourself: Using Social Media to Invent or Reinvent Yourself / 650.13 DEC
- Guerrilla Marketing for Job Hunters 3.0 / 331.7 NEM
- Resume Books
- Available at the library on the 2nd Floor. Locate using the Dewey Decimal Number or ask a librarian for assistance.
- Expert Resumes for Military-to-Civilian Transitions / 650.14 ENE
- Expert Resumes for People Returning to Work / 650.14 ENE
- Expert Resumes for Teachers and Educators / 650.14 ENE
- Competency-Based Resumes / 650.14 KES
- Gallery of Best Resumes / 650.14 NOB
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- Resumes for Computer Careers / 650.14 RES
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- Resumes for Re-Entering the Job Market / 650.14 RES
- Federal Resume Guidebook / 640.14 TRO
- The Adams Resume Almanac / 650.142 ADA
- Resumes for Dummies / 650.142 KEN
- Blue Collar Resumes / 650.142 PRO
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- Resumes for First-Time Job Hunters / 650.142 RES
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- Resumes That Get You Hired / 650.142 RES
- Knock 'Em Dead Resumes / 650.142 YAT
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- Cover Letter Books
- No Nonsense Cover Letters / 650.14 ENE
- The Adams Cover Letter Almanac / 650.142 ADA
- The Resume and Cover Letter Phrase Book / 650.142 SCH
- 15-Minute Cover Letter / 650.14 FAR
- Online Databases
- You will need a valid library card to access the databases from outside the library.
- Learning Express Library
- Free eBooks and quick online courses to help you learn how to make your resume or cover letter stand apart from the crowd.
- Choose "Job Search & Workplace Skills" from the left-side menu
- Next, choose "Job Search, Resumes & Interviewing"
- Then, choose "Creating Great Resumes & Cover Letters"
- Tutor.com
- It is more than just a homework help site. Includes career resources, such as resume writing guidelines and templates, sample resumes and cover letters.
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- Scroll down, almost to the bottom of the page and choose "Career Resources"
- Select a topic, subject, and subtopic
- Universal Class
- Online continuing education classes with a growing catalog of over 500 courses. After a quick online registration you can take a course in resume writing or other career training classes.
- *Currently this database is only available to Cumberland Residents.
- Login or register as a new member
- Under "Areas of Study" choose "Writing Skills"
- Choose "Resume Writing 101"
- Interviewing Books
- Available at the library on the 2nd Floor. Locate using the Dewey Decimal Number or ask a librarian for assistance.
- The Essential Phone Interview Handbook / 650.14 BAI
- Acing the Interview / 650.14 BES
- Active Interviewing / 650.14 KRA
- Job Interviews that Get You Hired / 650.144 JOB
- Job Interviews for Dummies / 650.144 KEN
- Public Speaking Skills
- Join Toastmasters where you can practice your public speaking skills in a supportive environment. There are over 13,000 clubs around the globe and one meets here at the Cumberland Public Library.
- Meeting Dates: every month on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays
- Meeting Time: 9:30 to 11:30 AM
- Contact: Raul Martinez, Vice President of Public Relations
- raula.martinez@gmail.com
- Public Speaking Books
- Public Speaking and Presentations Demystified / 808.5 TEM
- Present Like a Pro: The Field Guide to Mastering the Art of Business, Professional and Public Speaking / 808.51 MAX
- "Computing is not about computers any more. It is about living."
Nicholas Negroponte, architect
- Cumberland Public Library
- The library offers many computer classes to help you build your tech skills. Call to find out our current schedule or click the link above to view our monthly events calendar. To register or for more information call 401-333-2552.
- Cumberland Senior Center
The Senior Center provides computer classes every Thursday from 9:30 to 11:30 AM. To register or for more information call 401-333-2555.
- Providence Community Libraries
- The Providence Community Libraries offers a range of free computer classes every month. Topics may include Microsoft Office Suite, Internet basics, Adobe Photoshop, how to buy and sell on eBay. Class times and locations vary. To register or for more information call 401-223-1200, x1950.
- Providence Public Library
- The Providence Public Library has computer/technology classes geared towards the business professional. Learn how to build a website, the basics of online marketing through social media and other online tools for small businesses. Class times vary. To register or for more information call 401-455-8026, after 1 PM.
- Microsoft Office Online Training
- Microsoft, the creator of Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Publisher, and Access offers free online training to help boost your skills.
