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Job Help at the Library

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The Library has resources to assist you in every aspect of your job search whether it is identifying a career path, preparing a resume, researching companies, analyzing or enhancing your skills, or accesses career research tools online.

We also link to the major job finding sites and related county services for unemployment. The best way to get started in your online job search using the library is to make sure that you have an email account and a library card. This will give you access to all our online job help tools.



Career Transitions





Job Help Center at Main LibraryThe Job Help Center has opened on the first floor of Main Library to help serve the growing needs of job seekers and those in career transition. View video of event. The center includes additional computer labs, reference resources and meeting room facilities to meet increased public demand for job support.

Funding for the Job Help Center has been provided by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, Mecklenburg County ABC Board, Phillip L. Van Every Foundation Board, and The Wachovia Wells Fargo Foundation.

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Job Related Events/Training at the Library


Word Basics Part II
The second of a two-part series on Word 2007. After a review we'll discuss formatting lists, changing margins and other features of Word.     Learn More


Practice Interviewing
Join us for a 30-minute, one-on-one mock interview session with a human resources professional. You’ll be asked some of the most common interview questions, then get constructive feedback and tips on how to improve.     Learn More


Resume Basics: How to Prepare Yourself for Today's Job Market
Tips on marketing yourself for the 21st century, personal professionalism, and how to secure employment.    Learn More


PowerPoint 2007 Basics
Learn to create, edit, and add transition and animation to a PowerPoint 2007 presentation in this class for adults who have mastered basic computer and word processing skills.     Learn More


'It's Your Money""
A program on how to spend your allowance wisely, how to write checks and balance your first check book.    Learn More


Healthcare Career Seminar
The health care field is one of the most in demand areas for well paying jobs. This seminar will explore the opportunities out there and answer questions about how to get the training you need to get into the field.     Learn More


PowerPoint 2007 II
Learn to create charts and graphs, adjust presentation timing, and add multimedia effects in this second of a two-part series of classes that introduce PowerPoint 2007.     Learn More


Computer Basics Part I
Get a basic overview of computer terms and concepts in this class for adults with little or no previous computer experience.    Learn More


Online Job Search and Resume
How about some help with that job hunt? Come get some tips and help with your resume and job hunt. Attendants need to bring their old resume or a detailed job history.    Learn More



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Technology Access

Reserve a PC at the Job Help Center

Computer usage is for 3 hour internet sessions and are to be used for job search activities. It is recommended that you prepare for filling out applications using our general application information worksheet in advance to maximize your job search time online.