Jobs / Careers

Library resources for job seekers
In the news
Research careers, industries and companies
Brush up your skills
Search for work locally and beyond
Tell your story with your resume, cover letter, interview and through networking

Library resources for job seekers

Databases

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LearningExpress

Courses and practice exercises full of helpful information on a wide variety of career and workplace subjects: choosing a great career, job hunting, interviewing, networking, writing your resume and cover letter, dealing with coworkers, achieving success on the job, and test preparation for the GED and career-specific exams.

Oregon Career Information System

This resource from the Career Information Service at the University of Oregon provides an overview of the world of work, examining occupations, industries, education and training. It is also a valuable source of information on scholarships.

Tutor.com

Tutors are available online 2p.m. to 10p.m. to help with job searching, resume writing and preparing for interviews, the GED and the Citizenship test.

Computers

Computers in the Library: http://multcolib.org/services/computers

The library has several options for computer use, including Internet stations with Microsoft Office and access to our databases, computer labs for those who need additional assistance and Wi-Fi for access with mobile devices.

Classes and programs

Computer Labs for Job Seekers: http://www.multcolib.org/events/joblab.html

Update your resume, file for unemployment, or apply for your dream job in this special computer lab just for job seekers at Multnomah County Library.
Free Computer Classes: http://events.multcolib.org/events/cfml/index.cfm?action=1101&CategoryID=10

Your library offers FREE computer classes at several locations. Class topics include basic computer skills, e-mail, effective web searching, word processing, spreadsheets and basic research skills.
Smart Choices Programs: http://multcolib.org/events/smartchoices.html

The library offers a variety of events and programs that provide some assistance during these economic hard times.

Additional library resource pages

Empleo / Voluntario: http://www.multcolib.org/libros/ref/empleo.html

Employment resources for Spanish-speakers
Job Skills for Lifelong Learners: http://www.multcolib.org/services/literacy/lifelong/jobskills.html

Links to job searching resources and tutorials for typing and career-seeking skills.
Relocation: http://multcolib.org/ref/reloc.html

Moving to Oregon? Moving away? Start here for relocation information.
Small Business Incubator: http://multcolib.org/biz

Starting your own business is a huge step to take, and is likely to herald a major change in the direction of your life. This website is designed to help put you on the right path.
Smart Choices for Tough Times: http://multcolib.org/ref/economy.html

Like many communities, ours has been hit hard by the economic downturn. The library offers a variety of resources to provide some assistance during these economic hard times, including resources for the recently unemployed, help with finances, living simply, recent economic news and more.
Teens: Work: http://www.multcolib.org/teens/careers.html

Job and career resources for teens.

Ask a question

Contact Us: http://multcolib.org/contact

Not finding what you need on this page? You can ask us for research assistance by visiting a library location, phone, chat or email.

In the news

Oregonian – Career Wise: http://www.oregonlive.com/careerwise

Tips and advice from Oregonian’s career columnists – includes an archive of past articles.
Wall Street Journal - Careers: http://online.wsj.com/public/page/news-career-jobs.html

Wall Street Journal news, features and trends on managing your career for growth, advancement or change. Next steps, second acts and advice on managing your job.

Research careers, industries and companies

Career assessment

CareerOneStop: http://www.careeronestop.org/ExploreCareers/ExploreCareers.aspx

U.S. Department of Labor-sponsored Web site that offers career resources and workforce information to job seekers, students, businesses, and workforce professionals to foster talent development in a global economy. Included are:; America's Career InfoNet– helps individuals explore career opportunities to make informed employment and education choices; mySkills myFuture – helps laid-off workers and other career changers find new occupations to explore; Worker ReEmployment – provides employment, training, and financial assistance for laid-off workers.; Key to Career Success – provides career information and links to work-related services that help veterans and military service members successfully transition to civilian careers.
IMatchSkills at WorkSource Oregon: https://empportal.emp.state.or.us/imp_imscod_dad/!pkg_startup.proc_new_home

A system that allows you to input your skills and that matches you to jobs based on these skills.
Occupational Outlook Handbook: http://www.bls.gov/oco

Nationally recognized source of career information, designed to provide valuable assistance to individuals making decisions about their future work lives.

Industries & companies

Bureau of Labor Statistics: http://www.bls.gov/

Published by the U.S. Department of Labor. Includes information about all sorts of jobs and where those jobs are available in the United States. See the Occupational Outlook Handbook for trends about specific job titles. Also includes information about wages and safety.
Business/Nonprofits topics page: http://multcolib.org/ref/bus.html

Resources selected by Multnomah County Library reference staff on businesses and nonprofits, including company and industry research.
Oregon-Business topics page: http://multcolib.org/ref/oregon.html#bus

Resources selected by Multnomah County Library reference staff on Oregon business resources.
Oregon Labor Market Information System (OLMIS): http://www.qualityinfo.org

Produced by the Oregon Employment Department, this resource tracks Oregon employment trends and provides links to job listings and other services for employers and job seekers.

Brush up your skills

Education topics page: http://multcolib.org/ref/educat.html

Resources selected by Multnomah County Library reference staff on education, including higher education and financial aid.
Internet/Computers topics page: http://multcolib.org/ref/inet.html

Resources selected by Multnomah County Library reference staff on the Internet and computers, including tutorials. The computer services page also lists many classes and tutorials.
Life Skills & Literacy: http://multcolib.org/services/literacy

Get help learning what you need to learn, in a way that is right for you. Visit the Job Skills page for typing tutorials, job search advice and more.
Oregon Department of Community Colleges and Workforce Development: http://www.oregon.gov/CCWD

Contributes leadership and resources to increase the skills, knowledge and career opportunities of Oregonians. Includes a listing of Oregon community colleges.

Search for work locally and beyond

Organize your search

Jibber Jobber: http://www.jibberjobber.com

A tool for job seekers, job hunters, recruiters and headhunters to organize the job hunt and manage a professional network.

Local & regional resources

City of Portland Current Job Openings: http://www.ci.portland.or.us/jobs

Current job opportunities and application material with the City of Portland.
Craigslist - Portland, OR: http://portland.craigslist.org

Local job postings in various categories.
Easter Seals Oregon Employment Services: http://or.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=ORDR_job_training

Easter Seals Oregon Employment Services is comprised of individually funded programs working together to provide employment solutions for employers and job seekers. These include helping job seekers 55 and over, 40 and over with a documented disability, Latinos with disabilities, and veterans with documented disabilities or that are homeless.
Government Job Openings in Oregon: http://www.oregon.gov/EMPLOY/ES/SEEKER/government_jobs.shtml

Includes links to city, county, state and federal government job pages.
JobDango: http://www.jobdango.com

A Portland, Oregon based company that connects local job seekers with local employees. Jobs are located in the Pacific Northwest.
Metro Jobs: http://www.oregonmetro.gov/index.cfm/go/by.web/id=24202/level=1

Browse current job openings at Metro, the Oregon Zoo and the Metropolitan Recreation Exhibition Commission.
Multnomah County Job Opportunities: http://www.co.multnomah.or.us/jobs/

Current job opportunities with Multnomah County government.
Oregon Employment Department's Job Listing: http://www.emp.state.or.us/jobs/

The Oregon Employment Department lists thousands of jobs in a quick, easy-to-use database.
Oregon Employment Department's JobNET: http://www.qualityinfo.org/olmisj/OlmisZine?zineid=00000008

JobNET allows you to search your local area for jobs listed with the Oregon Employment Department and for jobs that are posted elsewhere on the internet. JobNET searches not only for your desired occupation, but also related occupations that may be a good match for your skills.
OregonLive: Best Local Jobs: http://www.oregonlive.com/jobs

The Oregonian's online employment classified section.
Portland Development Commission: http://www.pdc.us/about_pdc/jobs/default.asp

Jobs at the Portland Development Commission are posted in CareerBuilder.
Portland Metropolitan Workforce Training Center: http://wfn.pcc.edu

Serves North and North East Portland and is a division of Portland Community College.
WorkSource Oregon: http://www.worksourceoregon.org

WorkSource Oregon is a statewide network that stimulates job growth by connecting businesses and workers with the resources they need to succeed. There are a number of WorkSource locations in the Portland Metro area.

National resources

CareerBuilder: http://www.careerbuilder.com

Job listings searchable by job title or company name, also links to professional associations and online job fairs as well as a host of resources for the job seeker. Includes a salary calculator and assistance.
GovernmentJobs: http://www.governmentjobs.com

A government sector job board.
Idealist: http://www.idealist.org

Looks for paid and unpaid opportunities in the nonprofit sector.
Indeed: http://www.indeed.com

Like SimplyHired, allows you to set up searches and have the results emailed to you daily and/or pushed to you via RSS. Easy to limit to a particular location.
Juju: http://www.job-search-engine.com

A job search engine which provides access to jobs found on thousands of employer websites and job boards all around the web and offers features that will help you find the jobs you're looking for more efficiently.
LinkUp: http://www.linkup.com

A job search engine that only lists jobs taken directly from company websites.
Monster: http://www.monster.com

You can search by company name, location, discipline, industry, job title, or combinations of these. Site also has a Career Advice Community, where users can post and answer each others' questions on topics including job search tips, changing careers, interviewing, networking, self-assessment, and many, many more. Featured boards are "hosted" by monster-designated experts.
Simply Hired: http://www.simplyhired.com

Allows you to have results of searches emailed to you daily and/or set up RSS feeds. Easy to limit to a particular location.
USAJOBS: http://www.usajobs.gov/

USAJOBS is the Federal Government's official one-stop source for Federal jobs and employment information.

Tell your story with your resume, cover letter, interview and through networking

Resumes & cover letters

CareerBuilder.com - Resume Center: http://msn.careerbuilder.com/Custom/MSN/postresume.aspx?siteid=cbmsnchPR

Review resume samples, get a free resume review and more. The Career Advice and Resources area also has many articles about resumes and cover letters
GCFLearnFree.org - Work & Career: http://www.gcflearnfree.org/everydaylife/career.aspx

In the Work and Career area, you'll find a lot of help and advice in resume and cover letter writing
Monster.com - Resumes & Letter: http://career-advice.monster.com/resumes-cover-letters/careers.aspx

Writing tips, sample resumes, resume services advice and more.
A Cover Letter is Not Expendable: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/15/jobs/15career.html

Phyllis Korkii of the New York Times offers tips for writing a cover letter.
Susan Ireland's Resume Site: http://susanireland.com/resume/examples/

Shows sample resumes, based on occupation and format, and includes some solutions for resume stumbling blocks, like employment gaps.

Networking

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com

Profession focused network that allows you to link to people you know. Hosts its own job board and allows you to post a version of your resume. Has JobsInsider, a browser toolbar widget that can link you into someone at your targeted employer.
Portland Business Journal: http://portland.bizjournals.com/portland/calendar/

Portland business events and networking opportunities.
pdxMindShare: http://www.pdxmindshare.com

A Portland, Oregon networking organization that specializes in connecting qualified professionals with interested companies through email job postings and a monthly networking even.
Monster.com - Professional Networking advice: http://career-advice.monster.com/job-search/professional-networking/jobs.aspx

Advice articles on how to make contacts to increase your career prospects.

Interviewing

GCFLearnFree.org - Work & Career: http://www.gcflearnfree.org/everydaylife/career.aspx

In the Work and Career area, you'll find a lot of help and advice on interviewing skills, including how to prepare and follow up.
Monster.com - Interviewing advice: http://career-advice.monster.com/job-interview/careers.aspx

Monster.com's advice articles on interviewing.

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