Job Hunting @ the Library

FAQs

I lost my job. How can I find out how to file for unemployment or obtain other benefits?
Visit Virginia Employment Commission. It includes links to unemployment benefits.
See also Henrico County Social Services link here for programs that can give you access to benefits such as childcare, job training, and housing.

Do you know of any good websites to look for jobs?
Job Search Preparation  This document includes sites compiled by HCPL Reference Librarians.


Where can I find information on different types of work/occupations/careers? What career is right for me?
Find a New Career Guide, Career Transition Tools. Virginia Education Wizard helps you choose a career, get the info you need to pursue a career, enroll in one of Virginia’s community colleges, pay for college, transfer to a 4-year college or univeristy, and get answers to your questions about your future.

Try one of the Library’s full-text subscription databases for free at any of our locations or at home with your Library card. Once recommended resource that can help you explore careers is:

LearningExpressLibrary [in the library]    [outside the library]
Online practice tests for refining your job skills. NOTE: You MUST login using your library card number and password. Read these instructions.


Do you have study guides or sample tests for employment examinations? Are exam preparation materials available online from the Library?
As mentioned above, HCPL subscribes to the Learning Express Library, which provides test preparation materials and interactive practice exams that will help people improve their scores on academic, civil service, military, and professional licensing and certification exams. You may use it for free at any HCPL location or from home with your Library card.


Where can I get free career counseling?  Any recommendations?

Where are the job hunting, resume, and interview books?
Link to searches in catalog using the following subject headings/search terms:

Can you help me upload my resume?
If you have a resume saved, you can upload and submit it to a job search site using any of the public computers or laptops that are available at the Library. If you need assistance, please ask a Reference Librarian for help.

How do I apply for a (city, state, or federal) job?

How can I get information about starting my own business? 
Look at our Small Business resources


Are there classes offered in which I can improve my PC skills (like Excel, Word or PowerPoint)?
Henrico County Public Library offers free computer classes in different branch libraries. Walk into any branch library for information on schedules, locations, and how to register for the classes, or visit the website to register online. More questions? Ask a Librarian