Searching for a job can be daunting, especially since most applications must be submitted online. Thankfully, the library has many resources to help you with your skill development, including practice tests (if applicable), resume and cover letter assistance, and interview preparation. We also have information about job details and outlooks to help you choose your next career.
Getting Started
Because everyone comes to a job search from a different point in the process, it was difficult to pick a logical order for this post. Are you a student deciding what to major in? A graduate who needs to take a test to qualify for a career? Someone looking for a new job in the same career? A person looking to change careers as an adult?
No matter where you are in your job search, our Jobs and College Search page is a great place to start. Most resources listed here are linked from either that page or our Research page.
Selecting a Major, School, or Career
Print Books
Online Resources
Job Search
- Tech-Talk article about using Indeed to find a job
- More Tech-Talk articles about finding a job
- AtoZ Databases – job search tool – use the center search box
Testing Practice
If your chosen career requires a test for school entrance, certification, or civil service, we have print books and online resources to help you practice.
Print Books
Here is a sampling of study guides and practice test books in our catalog:
Online Resources
- Peterson’s Test and Career Prep (learn how to use it)
- Civil Service Test Guides and Resource Booklets
- NYSTCE Prep
- College Board Tests (PSAT, SAT, AP)
Resume/Cover Letter
Print Books
Cover letter books in our catalog
Online Resources
- Peterson’s Test and Career Prep (learn how to use it)
- Cypress Resume – limited formatting, but offers wording for skills and education based on the industry you choose (learn how to use it)
- Career Onestop Resume Guide
- Princeton Review: Find Your Grad School
- SUNY Graduate Program Search
- GradSchoolHub
Interview Skills
Print Books
Interview skills books in our catalog
Online Resources
- Indeed career guide
- Google’s “Interview Warmup”
- LinkedIn Interview Tool (account required)
- CareerVillage article
Summary
We hope you can find the information you need from these resources, no matter where you are in your career path. If not, contact us at the Information Desk at info@colonielibrary.org or call 518-458-9274, option 4, for more assistance.
