Are you unemployed, or looking for new job opportunities? Heights Libraries wants to help.
Do you need job search help?
Free OhioMeansJobs|Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Career Services
At Lee Road, every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., you can meet with an OMJ|CC Community Development Specialist (CDS) who can provide guidance, tools, resources, and support on your path toward wage-sustaining employment. Whether you are unemployed, underemployed, or receiving unemployment insurance benefits, our CDS can assist and support your search for employment. This is a free drop-in service.
The CDS can assist you with identifying and discussing your current skills and experience, resume writing, interview preparation, and other job-seeking skills services. The CDS can also inform, guide, and support your interest in short-term, in-demand occupational skills training. You may qualify for tuition assistance! You can start your WIOA Adult and Dislocated Worker Application at www.omjcc.us or visit the CDS on Wednesdays for staff assistance.
Heights Libraries Job Search Materials
- Job Search Basics Brochure (Read this first! It’s a great overview of the necessary steps in an effective job search.)
JobNow – *NEW* Free service that helps with every step of the job search process. Includes job search assistance, professional resume review, and live interview coaching. Live services available every day 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM EST.- VetNow
– *NEW* Free service that helps veterans navigate benefits, transition to employment, and build academic skills with live tutoring. Live services available every day 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM EST. - Resume Toolkit
- Practice Job Application
- Books about the job searching, resume writing, etc.
- How to Create a Resume and Cover Letter (Video Workshop)
Job Search Engines
- Cleveland.com: The Plain Dealer’s online “Jobs” section
- Craigslist.com: Useful for part-time gigs, manual labor, food service, transport
- Indeed.com: All industries list here, including technical and professional positions
- LinkedIn Jobs: An extensive job search engine run through LinkedIn, a professional social networking site
- OhioMeansJobs.com: Multifaceted search for jobs, scholarships etc.
- ZipRecruiter: All industries list here, including technical and professional positions
Job Training, Computer Basics, and Online Tutorials
- Skilled-Trades Job Training with Interplay Learning
- Microsoft Office Basics Handouts
- Links to Online Learning Sources: Find online tutorial resources like LinkedIn Learning, DigitalLearn, and more!
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