Networking to Get a Job
This short video shows how to network and explains why networking is so important to finding a job.
Databases (Library card is required to access the databases outside the library.)
JobNow - Live Job Coaching, Resume Assistance, and more... Live JobNow Coaches are available every day of the week, including weekends, from 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Training
Gale Courses provides free online courses. Thousand Oaks Library card is required.
Northstar Digital Literacy Project - Assessment of your computer skills. Earn Digital Literacy Certificates by taking proctored exams.
Web Resources
Indeed.com - A search engine for online job boards, with the ability to search by salary
ReferenceUSA Job Search - Locate and research companies including human resource contact names, business descriptions, company size and website links to job postings.
Glassdoor.com - Provides job listings, reviews of employers and salary information.
US.jobs - From the National Labor Exchange
Avoiding Job Scams
Federal Trade Comission - How to tell legitimate employers from scammers.
Interview Question: "Why should we hire you?"
This video for students is by the Ohio State University Fisher College of Business, Career Management Office.