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Looking for a job or need to brush up on your skills? Browse the links below for job sites, resume writing resources and interview tips.
Library Resources
Online Job & Career Resources
Find an American Job Center in your local area.
Complete set of employment tools for job seekers in California.
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Built on the foundation of increasing workplace transparency, Glassdoor offers millions of the latest job listings, combined with a growing database of company reviews, CEO approval ratings, salary reports, interview reviews and questions, benefits reviews, office photos and more.
Google for Jobs
Log onto Google.com and search "jobs" to see a list of jobs available. You can also use the filters to narrow down the type of job you are looking for. There is a description of the position and there are options to direct you to the company website to apply for the position.
Find a government job today! Use our job search engine to browse federal, city and state jobs, and apply online. From entry-level to executive, find your career.
Indeed strives to put job seekers first, giving them free access to search for jobs, post resumes, and research companies. Every day, we connect millions of people to new opportunities.
Search for jobs hiring in your area using ZipRecruiter’s job search engine - the best way to find a job.
Applying for Jobs Online Tips
Hampshire College-Emailing Your Cover Letter and Resume
Minnesota State University-Practice Online Job Application
University of Albany-Applying via Email
Applying for Jobs Through Social Media
Purdue University Global-LinkedIn for Job Seekers: How to Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile
San Jose State University-Social Media for the Job Search
State University of New York| University of Buffalo-Social Media and Your Job Search
The Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library offers a variety of career materials to help you prepare for your job search. Click here to search our catalog.
Cover Letter & Resume Resources
American Library Association-Preparing Effective Cover Letters
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)-Resumes, CVs, Cover Letters, and Resumes
Pepperdine University-Tips for cover letter and resumes
Purdue Online Learning Lab-Job Searching Resources
USC-Write a Resume & Cover Letter
University of Wisconsin-Cover Letter and Resume Guide
Resources for those affected by COVID-19
Unemployment
The EDD provides a variety of support services to people who have lost their jobs or have had their hours reduced due to the impacts of COVID-19 in California.
Losing your job amidst a pandemic is traumatic. OnwardCA is a resource that has been rapidly deployed by a broad coalition of companies, foundations, and humans who want to help. Help you get money or groceries or child care; help you upskill, reskill, or refresh; and help you land a great new job.
US Department of Labor Unemployment Insurance Relief Programs
Nonprofit Resources
COVID-19 Resources for California’s Nonprofits
Philanthropy CA-COVID-19 Response
Small Business Resources
Interviewing Resources
American Library Association--Education & Career Advice
California State University Channel Islands-Mock Interview Handbook
Cornell University-Interview Questions
Penn State--Interviewing Resources
Princeton University Career Center--Guides
University of California at Berkeley--Interviewing Tips
University of Idaho-50 Common Interview Questions
University of Maryland-Interviewing Guide
University of Southern California-Interview & Follow Up Tips
In-Person Interview Tips
Boston University-Dress for the Interview
Carnegie Mellon University-Before the Interview
University of Texas-Interview Dress
Virtual Interview Tips
Harvard Business School-9 Tips for Mastering Your Next Virtual Interview
Log on to Job Now & Vet Now from Brainfuse to get access to job and career resources to help you find the job that is right for you. Vet Now provides additional assistance specifically for Veterans.
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