Job Search Help from ACPL

If you are looking for a new (or first!) job, ACPL can help. We have in-person classes, online resources, as well as some great books in our libraries.

Books

Pollak, Lindsey. Getting from college to career : your essential guide to succeeding in the real world. New York, NY : Harper Business, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, 2024.

Recent college graduates and those early in their careers will appreciate the no-nonsense approach this book takes to job-hunting. This is the third edition of this book and includes information on using AI in your job search, how to interview in person and over Zoom, and how to keep your skills relevant in a fast-changing world.

Vermunt, Sarah. Career rookie : a get-it-together guide for grads, students and career newbies. Toronto : ECW Press, 2019.

What if you have no idea what you want to do? What if you went to school for something you now hate? What if you’re not able to get a job without experience, but you can’t get experience without a job? This book handles these topics and others with humor and a straightforward manner that young job-seekers will appreciate.

Enelow, Wendy. Modernize your resume : get noticed … get hired. Supply, NC : Emerald Career Publishing, 2023.

This guide to creating an effective resumé is only a few years old, meaning that it includes information on LinkedIn, automated resumé screeners, and other challenges that have changed how we apply for jobs. Combine this book with our online and in-person resources to create the best resumé for you!

Bernstein, Ethan. Job moves : 9 steps for making progress in your career. New York, NY : Harper Business, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2024].

Changing jobs can feel like a huge gamble – will this new job move me further along in my career? Is this my dream job, or will I end up disappointed? The strategies shared in this book will help you make an informed decision before jumping to another job.

Weiss, John Henry. Moving forward in mid-career : a guide to rebuilding your career after being fired or laid off. New York, NY : Skyhorse Publishing, [2018].

When you lose your job mid-career, you often feel lost. This book helps you decide your next steps, whether that is to improve your skills to get another job in your field, try another field, go back to school or training, or open your own business.

Online Resources

Job and Career Help is the one-stop shop for all of our employment resources. You’ll find links to Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center, Learning Express Library, resume builders, cover letter assistance, and interview assistance.

We also have more databases and websites linked in our Online Resources under Career. This page also includes links to Northstar, Niche Academy, Udemy, GCF Global, and Digital Learn, where you can extend your technical and job skills through online classes.

In-Person Classes

We are offering in-person classes, some in conjunction with ACC. Visit our calendar of events to see what is being offered this month!

Check back soon for more Spring Career Compass information, including classes, mock interviews and our Community Closet!