Tagged Job Seekers
Find free or low-cost laptops and computers
by Spencer Duncan, Digital Equity Vista at the Office of Innovation and Technology Helping Philadelphians get access to devices is a key goal in Philadelphia’s Digital Equity Plan . Experts say that “insufficient access to…
Ahh spring, the perfect time to…launch a career!
Planting a garden, spring cleaning, rediscovering the outdoors. Spring is the season of growth and renewal. What better time to think about launching a career! Everyone has the potential for a career. You don’t have to just…
PA CareerLink® is Back at the Free Library!
PA CareerLink® has partnered with the Free Library since 2019 to provide in-person job seeker services at neighborhood libraries around Philadelphia. Although the pandemic disrupted those services, we are pleased to announce that PA…
Fall Career Fairs Coming to a Library Near You!
Have you experienced job disruption over the past year? Are you feeling stuck in a low-paying job or just wanting a new or better employment situation? Here’s your chance to take hold of your future—join us for our upcoming…
myPLACE Is Your Place for Adult Education!
by Steven Doncaster myPlace locations across Philadelphia help adults earn high school diplomas and get ready for the workplace. As the summer comes to an end and the school year starts, are you thinking about going back to school? If…
Launch Your Career with Philly Career Launch
The news these days is filled with stories about the economy ramping up as businesses reopen and people return to work after a year and a half of pandemic-imposed shutdown. The best news is there are a record number of job openings,…
We're Hiring Librarians!
Are you passionate about serving diverse populations in an urban public library setting? Are you ready for all that Philadelphia has to offer? If so, then please consider this community-focused Librarian position housed within a large,…
We’re Hiring: Library Facility Guards!
Would you like to work for one of the largest urban library systems in America? The Free Library of Philadelphia circulates more than eight million items to almost 500,000 patrons, and conducts thousands of programs for people of all…
Exciting News for Job Seekers: Announcing Philly Career Launch
Have you experienced job disruption over the past year? Do you feel stuck in a low-paying job? Are you wanting a new or better employment situation? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then Philly Career Launch is…
Free Library Launches New Job Seeker Resources
The Free Library is pleased to announce the launch of a number of new resources for Philadelphians in search of a new job or career! Workshops, career fairs, and a new website are part of the Free Library’s expansion of services…
Prepare for Your High School Diploma and More With These Free Online Courses
by Andrew DePass, Intern, Languages and Learning Center Have you started taking a GED or HiSET course before the pandemic that has been put on hold and want to continue your studies? Need an online course that fits your…
New Virtual Career Workshops
Have you been meaning to revise your resume, but are not sure how to get started? Would you like to learn new skills to conquer your next job interview? Are you interested in making your LinkedIn profile stand out? Check…
Digital Tools and Resources for Job Seekers
Employers these days are turning to virtual interviews to avoid the health risks of face-to-face interviews during COVID-19 pandemic To prepare for virtual interviews you can practice with Big Interview , a resource offered through our…
Cover Letters Uncovered!
Aren’t cover letters a thing of the past? Shouldn’t we be able to do away with them now that most job applications are online? The answer is no to both questions, and these here are the reasons why. Your resume should cover…
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Communal and Cultural Growth at the Village of Arts and Humanities
The Free Library cares about digital inclusion, equity, and access, and has expanded beyond the walls of our 54 neighborhood libraries to partner with area nonprofits, providing free access to technology and programming to…
How to Dress for Job Interview Success
Dress for Success? Just Be Yourself? How should you dress for a job interview to look professional and still look like you? Men have it fairly easy when deciding what to wear. A suit, dress shirt, tie, and polished shoes should work for…
Census 2020, Your Community, and You: Information and Employment Opportunities
The United States has counted its population every 10 years since 1790, and in 2020 we will do so again with a Census . Why does the country undertake this challenging count? Well, it's mandated by the U.S. Constitution (Article 1,…
How to Write a Better Resume
The Workplace at Parkway Central Library is here to help job seekers! We also partner with local organizations, such as The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry, who help job seekers and employers find each other. In 2012, they…
How to Have a Stress-Free Job Interview
Do you absolutely love job interviews and eagerly anticipate your next opportunity to tell strangers about yourself? Or do you have nightmares where you go to an interview and forget your own name? The following online resources…
Get Ready for the Nonprofit Job Fair!
The Nonprofit Job Fair returns to Parkway Central Library on October 23 and the Business Resource and Innovation Center staff have the resources to help you make a great first impression! After brushing up on our all-purpose job fair…
Virtual Full Circle Career Workshop: Excel Functions Employers Value
Learn the Excel functions employers value: IF statements, VLOOKUP, TRIM, RIGHT and LEFT, plus a basic review of Basic Math (PEMDAS) for formula writing. To join, please register here . Zoom meeting information will…
Virtual Full Circle Career Workshop: Microsoft Access – Creating a Database and Basic Objects
Get started with QuickBooks by understanding the interface, learning common accounting terms, work with the chart of accounts, and how to add and edit QuickBooks lists. Learn how to create/edit invoices and bills, process payments,…
Virtual Full Circle Career Workshop: Job Search Strategies
Have you been concerned that your job search strategy isn’t on target and you are losing exciting opportunities? Well you may be right! Job search is a challenging process requiring many ingredients for it to work well. Most job…
Virtual Full Circle Career Workshop: Changing Careers, Branding and Elevator Speech
Are you unsure of how to introduce yourself in networking situations? Are you unclear about what others think and feel about you professionally? If yes, this is just the workshop for you! In this workshop, learn how to develop your…
Headshots at the BRIC!
Get a FREE headshot photo taken at the Business Resource and Innovation Center! Headshots are a unique service for entrepreneurs, nonprofit professionals, job seekers, and more. Use your photo to enhance your professional…
Virtual Full Circle Career Workshop: Excel Simple Formula Writing and Page Set-up
Interested in learning Excel Basics? This session can introduce you to some of the most commonly used features! Starting with an overview of Excel interface elements, moving into selection of cell ranges, and progressing to…
Virtual Full Circle Career Workshop: LinkedIn Basics
In today’s Employment Marketplace, you need to be visible to companies that are hiring and people that can refer you to companies that are hiring – LinkedIn is a great way of accomplishing this. Getting started with LinkedIn…
Virtual Full Circle Career Workshop: Resume Re-Invention
If you have a resume and still not getting call backs, this workshop is for you! If you would like more interviews, your resume may need improving and this workshop will show you how. There is rarely a resume that…
Headshots at the BRIC!
Get a FREE headshot photo taken at the Business Resource and Innovation Center! Headshots are a unique service for entrepreneurs, nonprofit professionals, job seekers, and more. Use your photo to enhance your professional…
Virtual Full Circle Career Workshop: Active Interviewing Strategies
Do you want to win interviews at all levels? Today’s employment marketplace requires new interviewing skills. No longer can job candidates be passive recipients of interviewing questions. Today's interviews require an…
Dress for Success: Communicating Your Value
Join us for a moderated panel discussion amongst successful women in the community, on how to discover and communicate your value in the workplace. Light refreshments will be served and there will be a special jewelry give away! This…
Virtual Full Circle Career Workshop: QuickBooks Basics
Get started with QuickBooks by understanding the interface, learning common accounting terms, work with the chart of accounts, and how to add and edit QuickBooks lists. Learn how to create/edit invoices and bills, process payments,…
Headshots in the Rare Book Department!
Calling all bibliophiles, history lovers, artists, curioseekers, and professionals! The FREE headshot service you love in the Business Resource and Innovation Center will be offered in the Rare Book Department 's Elkins…
Virtual Full Circle Career Workshop: Excel Range Names and PivotTables
Learn how to use named ranges and to assign names to a cell or range of cells in a workbook. We’ll also explore PivotTables, a powerful tool for summarizing, analyzing, exploring and presenting data, extracted from larger…
CareerLink Job Searching
Careerlink can help with the following: Earn & Learn Opportunities Goal Planning One-on-One Career Coaching Employment Connections Resume Development Virtual & In-person Workshops
Start Adult Education classes through myPLACE: English Language Learners
Are you looking to improve your English Language Skills? Continue your educational journey through myPLACE, a network of adult education classes organized through the city of Philadelphia. Start by taking an intake and assessment…
Start Adult Education classes through myPLACE: Math, Reading, and High School Equivalency
Are you looking to earn your high school equivalency (a high school diploma, GED, HiSET, etc.), or take some refresher courses in math and reading? Continue your educational journey through myPLACE, a network of adult education classes…
Start Adult Education classes through myPLACE: English Language Learners
Are you looking to improve your English Language Skills? Continue your educational journey through myPLACE, a network of adult education classes organized through the city of Philadelphia. Start by taking an intake and assessment test…
Start Adult Education classes through myPLACE: Math, Reading, and High School Equivalency
Are you looking to earn your high school equivalency (a high school diploma, GED, HiSET, etc.), or take some refresher courses in math and reading? Continue your educational journey through myPLACE, a network of adult education classes…
Start Adult Education classes through myPLACE: English Language Learners
Are you looking to improve your English Language Skills? Continue your educational journey through myPLACE, a network of adult education classes organized through the city of Philadelphia. Start by taking an intake and assessment…
Reference Solutions (Formerly ReferenceUSA)
A powerful tool providing access to in-depth information on businesses and residents. Research companies, locate addresses, phone numbers, conduct market research, and more.
Philadelphia Works Resume Builder
Resume Builder is a simple online tool for creating a resume. It uses a template that makes it easy for users to fill in the blanks, provides job descriptions from the U.S. Department of Labor’s O*NET OnLine service, and produces a…
March2Success
Prepare for the ASVAB, SAT, ACT, and more with this tool designed and provided by the U.S. Army. March2Success is perfect for students considering a military career.
LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com)
Learn business, creative, and technology skills to achieve your personal and professional goals.
Internet Skills for Jobseekers from Generations on Line
D&B Global Business Browser (formally OneSource: D&B Business Browser Pro)
Find company information and market research, including RMA and Datamonitor reports, in-depth company and executive profiles, and detailed financial information. Great for research on international and multinational companies.
Urban League Career Center
The Urban League Career Center offers services for job seekers that include seminars, individual career counseling, and access to job postings. Target participants include the unemployed, the under-employed, and returning residents.
U.S. Department of Labor
The United States Department of Labor is a cabinet-level department of the U.S. federal government responsible for occupational safety, wage and hour standards, unemployment insurance benefits, reemployment services, and some economic…
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is a unit of the United States Department of Labor. It is the principal fact-finding agency for the U.S. government in the broad field of labor economics and statistics and serves as a principal agency…
The Muse
Get practical advice on finding a job, exploring career paths, and succeeding at work. Find job listings and explore companies whose people, perks, and values align with your unique professional needs.
The Glassdoor Blog
Covers everything from career advice to the latest company headlines.
The Balance Careers
The Balance Careers makes navigating your career easy. It is home to experts who provide clear, practical advice on job searching, resume writing, salary negotiations, and other career planning topics. Whether you're looking to find a…
Sustainable Business Network
The Sustainable Business Network (SBN) curates a list of job opportunities currently available in Philadelphia’s sustainable business community.
Philadelphia Works
Philadelphia Works develops and manages smart workforce solutions that respond to business needs and increase economic opportunity for all Philadelphia residents.
Pennsylvania Apprentice Coordinators Association
The Pennsylvania Apprentice Coordinators Association (PACA) provides information on the aptitudes and abilities needed to train for a career in the construction industry.
PA CareerLink
PA CareerLink centers provide access to job listings, local education, and training, as well as help with filing claims for unemployment insurance. Most services are available at no cost to workers, job seekers, and businesses.
O-NET Interest Profiler
This tool asks you a series of questions about your likes and dislikes, and recommends careers to consider based on your interests.
Job Seekers Digital Learning Databases
The following Digital Learning Databases are available through the Free Library to help Job Seekers with their job search, continuing education, research business information, and even financial aid. All databases are available through…
Gladeo
This tool asks you a series of questions about your preferences and interests, and recommends careers to consider based on your personality type.
Culinary Agents
Culinary Agents is a professional networking and job matching website designed for current and aspiring professionals in the food, beverage, and hospitality industry. They offer resources, hiring events, and job listings in Philadelphia…
Career Technical Education
A printable career cluster quiz which designates points for clusters which better fit your interests. Spanish language version also available.
Career One Stop
This resource provides introductory videos to hundreds of different careers divided into 16 work sectors. Spanish language version also available.
Job Seekers
The Free Library supports job seekers within the Business Resource & Innovation Center (BRIC). We provide current information and resources on changing careers, job searching techniques, and emerging employment fields to help career…