Job Search and Unemployment Resources

Workers in Ohio are suffering due to the economic impact of COVID-19. The unemployment rate in Ohio was 16.8 percent in April, up from 5.8 percent in March.

Heights Libraries wants to help.

Are you looking for information about unemployment and other benefits?

Ohio Department of Job and Family Services

• Coronavirus and Unemployment Insurance Resource Hubs
• Healthcare, child care, food and cash benefits

Do you need job search help?

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.)
• Resume Toolkit
• Practice Job Application
• Books about the job searching, resume writing, etc.

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

Computer Basics and Online Tutorials

• Microsoft Office Basics Handouts
• Links to Online Learning Sources