Job Hunting @ the Library

Newsworthy Visit

Sharon Crenshaw, Fairfield Area Library Assistant Manager, shared stories with state Senator A. Donald McEachin and the Board of Supervisors Varina representative, Mr. James B. Donati, of how staff have helped people in their job searches.

Henrico Board of Supervisors members, Mr. Frank J. Thornton from the Fairfield District, Mr. James B. Donati Jr., and a representative from Senator Donald McEachin’s office see firsthand how Fairfield’s laptop check out program has been invaluable in making computers accessible to jobseekers.

Henrico Board of Supervisors members, Mr. Frank J. Thornton and Mr. James B. Donati Jr., and a representative from Senator Donald McEachin’s office heard personal stories of how library staff have helped citizens with completing online applications, resumé writing, and so much more.

New Resources Added

Virginia Employment Resource Guide
Looking for a new job? Want to change careers? The Virginia Workforce Network can connect you to resources in your area to help you find a job, get training or help you identify the education you need to improve your career. Click here to learn more about the Employment Resource Guide.
Quick Reference Guides
The Quick Reference Guides can be used to find resources in the Capital Area Region that will help you find the education, training, and information you need to get a job or find a new career.

Frequently Asked Questions-FAQs

The library on the news, Job-Seekers turn to library for help in Henrico, NBC 12 News
Looking for a Job? Use the Library!

Current Programs on Job Hunting @ the Library

Resume Workshops in December.

Tools to Get Started

Job Search Preparation Guide
Before applying for jobs online you will need an email account.
A Resume
- Save your resume as a Word document onto your own flash drive. If you don’t have one, you can buy one at the library for $10.
- Writing your Resume handout
- Monster.com suggestions
- What goes in a resume
- Sample resumes-provided by JobStar Central
- Sample cover letters-provided by JobStar Central
Resume and Cover Letter Generators
- Professional Teaching Resume Generator
- Cover Letter Maker
Keep record of jobs applied for, user names, and passwords created on this form.
80% of all jobs opportunities are found through networking. Here's some advice.
Looking for something quick? Have you considered a temp job?
Spanish-Language Tools
- Yahoo! en Español: Correo
  Free Yahoo! mail with a Spanish-language interface.
- Buscando Trabajo
  Offers advice en Español for writing el currículum (resume) and la carta de presentación (cover letter).

Finding Jobs

Job Listings Websites
Job Searcher's Guide to Online Job Sites
Job Search Privacy
Local
- Henrico County Jobs
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Virginia/State

Virginia Employment Commission
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Federal/National
- USAjobs.gov
The Latest Online Tools for Job Seekers
- Twitter Job Search
  ...more
Helpful Local Agencies
- Local Networking Opportunities
- United Way
  ...more
Career Transitioning
- Find a New Career Guide
  ...more

Librarians Mike Hatchett and Robert Christopher walk Fairfield library patrons through Microsoft Word as they create new resumes. At the end of the two-hour class patrons left with a professional-looking, functional document to help with their job search.