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Job Seeking

Job Seeking

Let the Milwaukee Public Library help with your job search. The Milwaukee Public Library offers a number of online and print resources to assist job seekers. Listed below are resources available at Milwaukee Public Library and in the Milwaukee area on conducting job searches, applying for jobs, and writing cover letters and resumes. For more information please contact us.

Job Readiness 101

Tuesdays, 2-3 pm 
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Looking for a job? The library is a great place to start your job search, with resources for discovering a new career path, creating a cover letter and resume, and finding job opportunities. This series of programs on job readiness skills will be held virtually via Zoom and is presented by Annette DiZinno, a Workforce Connection Consultant/Specialist with Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin. 

June 15

Virtual Interviewing Skills
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many employers to conduct job interviews virtually. Learn all the do's and don'ts to prepare for a virtual interview. Register Here.

July 20

Ageism in the Workplace: How to Accentuate the Positive
Today’s labor market has increased the number of mature workers participating in the labor force. Although there is age discrimination, there are ways to accentuate the positives. Register Here.

 August 17

Career Exploration and Job Search Engines
There are numerous places to search online for your next career opportunity. With so many options available, which employment search engines should you consider using? Register Here.

September 21

Build Your Resume
It’s not enough to have a resume that’s just okay. What should job seekers include to make sure their resume stands out among all the others? Register Here.

October 19

10 Biggest Resume Mistakes to Avoid
You’ve been applying to jobs like crazy, but it seems like all your applications are disappearing into a black hole. Wondering why? It might be a common resume mistake you have overlooked. Register Here.

November 16

Key Words and Understanding the Applicant Tracking System
The job search maze involves analytics and applicant tracking systems. Each is a way to scan, sort, and search for the right person. Resumes must get through the magical chamber of the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to attract the attention of the recruiter. How do you improve your odds? Register Here.

December 14

Ageism in the Workplace: How to Accentuate the Positive
Today’s labor market has increased the number of mature workers participating in the labor force. Although there is age discrimination, there are ways to accentuate the positives. Register Here.

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Books and More

Milwaukee Public Library has a large collection of books and other materials that can help with anything from interview skills to resume templates. Click a category below to see titles available for check out:

 

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