Corona Public Library Resources
| Library Catalog |
Locate books on resume writing, job test practice books, and career books. |
| Job Now! |
On demand access to expert career coaches & resume assistance. |
| Learning Express |
Resume writing help, practice tests and tutorials, GED exam preparation and
online tutorials on Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook and Access. |
| AtoZ Databases |
Premier Reference and Marketing Database including 30 million business profiles
& 220 million residents. Ideal for sales leads, mailing lists, market research,
employment opportunities, finding friends and relatives, and much more! |
| Employment Bootcamps |
These 4-hour workshops on job searching, resume development interview skills and professional image will return in January 2012. Workshops are scheduled on January 10th, February 14th and March 13th and run from 12:30 - 4:30 pm in the High Desert Room. No reservations are required. |
| Experience Unlimited Employment Workshops |
Jump start your career with five different classes aimed to sharpen your employment tools. Classes include Skills Assessment & Resume Writing, Job Search Techniques, Improve Interview Skills, The Art of Negotiation, and Networking Skills. The series of workshops are repeated each month. For information, please contact EDD/Experience Unlimited at 951.304.5498. All workshops are free! |
Outside Resources
| Career Onestop |
CareerOneStop is sponsored by the U. S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Includes sections on Explore Careers, Salary & Benefits, Education & Training, Job Search, Resumes & Interviews, and People + Places to Help. Offers a Worker Re-employment Section which focuses on immediate help, changing careers, finding a job, and upgrading your skills. You may locate your nearest One-Stop Career Center that can help you look for work and offeres classes such as resume writing. |
| Job Tips for 50+ Workers |
AARP's new online job-hunting service which includes tips on resumes and cover letters, interview skills, and job search strategies. Membership not required.
|
| AARP Job Search Engine |
Search by job title, keywords or company name and limit by city, state or zip code, Access to millions of jobs from thousands of job sites, newspapers, associations and company career sites. Membership not required. |
How to File for Unemployment Benefits
| Apply online with the California Employment Development Department |
EDD Website |
| Apply by telephone, mail or fax |
EDD Contact Information |
HOW TO APPLY FOR JOBS ONLINE:
An email account is necessary for many job applications.
Some free web-based email providers include:
• Yahoo! Mail
• Gmail
• Hotmail
• Aol Mail
Information you will need to have when applying for a job online:
• Names and addresses of former employers & your job descriptions
• A resume and sometimes a cover letter
How To Research New Careers
| Career Transitions |
Online career guidance center that walks you through the job search process from beginning to end. |
| Occupational Outlook Handbook |
Provides information on education needed, earnings, job prospects, and working conditions for hundreds of occupations.
|
| LiveCareer |
Identifies your career interests and then tells you what jobs are out there for you. Uncover the tasks, experience, education and training needed for your next career move. 100 questions test. There are some advertising offers mixed in with results. Look for the "No Thanks" button to skp through them. You only need to fill out personal information before you start the test. |
| ONet |
Helps job seekers to pick the job to match the skills they already have or to find out what skills are required for their dream job. |
| Salary Search |
Find out what current jobs are paying. |