Resources for Job Hunters
- 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.
- Phone: 401-333-2552
- NetworkRI Statewide Events
- The local centers are in Woonsocket and Pawtucket. 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 (weekdays 9-5)
- Fax Machine ($1 per page within continental US and cover sheet is free)
- Study Rooms
- Magazines & Newspapers
- Friendly Reference Librarians
- Books
- Available at the library, locate using the Dewey Decimal Number.
- Cool Careers for Dummies / 331.7 NEM
- Guerrilla Marketing for Job Hunters 3.0 / 331.7 NEM
- The Re-Examined Life: What is Possible After Job Loss?/ 650.14 VAN
- Job Searching with Social Media for Dummies / 650.14 WAL
- 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
- Job Hunter's Sourcebook / 650.14 JOB
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. 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.
- 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.
- Books
- Available at the library on the 2nd Floor. Locate using the Dewey Decimal Number.
- Resumes
- Amazing Resumes / 650.14 BRI
- Expert Resumes for Managers and Executives / 650.14 ENE
- 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
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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
- The Resume and Cover Letter Phrase Book / 650.142 SCH
- Knock 'Em Dead Resumes / 650.142 YAT
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- Cover Letters
- No Nonsense Cover Letters / 650.14 ENE
- 650.142 ADA The Adams Cover Letter Almanac /
- 650.142 SCH The Resume and Cover Letter Phrase Book /
- 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, as well as the opportunity to upload your resume or cover letter and receive suggestions for improvement.
- Scroll down, almost to the bottom of the page and choose "Career Resources"
- Select a subtopic "Resumes & Cover Letters"
- To upload a resume or cover letter: Click on "Career Center"
- Choose "Resume Help"
- Universal Class
- Online continuing education courses 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"
- Books
- Available at the library on the 2nd Floor. Locate using the Dewey Decimal Number.
- The Essential Phone Interview Handbook / 650.14 BAI
- Acing the Interview / 650.14 BES
- Job Interviews that Get You Hired / 650.144 JOB
- Job Interviews for Dummies / 650.144 KEN
- "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.
- Phone: 401-333-2552
- Cumberland Senior Center
The Senior Center provides computer classes every Thursday from 9:30 to 11:30 AM.
- Phone: 401-333-2555
- Providence Public Library
- The library offers a range of free computer classes every month. Topics may include Microsoft Office Suite, Internet basics, blogging, Adobe Photoshop Elements, how to buy and sell on eBay. Class times vary.
- Phone: 401-455-8026 *Call after 1 PM.
