Get started with our Guide for Job Seekers!
Are you looking for a job or do you want to take your career in a new direction? Wallingford Public Library is here to help! No matter where you are in your professional journey, we have you covered.
Upcoming Events for Job Seekers
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One-on-One Career Counseling
Sign up today to schedule your appointment with our career specialist Sarah Eiseman! Get personalized help with crafting a resume or cover letter or preparing for your big interview.
Register to get started. Staff will contact you shortly to schedule your appointment.
About Career Counselor Sarah Eiseman:
Prior to becoming a public librarian, Sarah worked in professional recruiting, professional development, and Human Resources. Her experience included reviewing resumes and other candidate material, interviews and phone screens, job postings, and background checks. Her work has given her insight on common mistakes job seekers make, priorities for employers, and resources that can be used more effectively in a job search.
HUBCAP Wallingford
HUBCAP offers a wide array of services that connect employers to prospective employees through skill-building, training, and networking. View their current offerings here or visit hubcapwallingford.org.
Virtual Job & Career Group @ Russell Library
Russell Library (Middletown) presents weekly opportunities to network with other job seekers, as well as receive the advice of professionals. The focus will be on the job market and provide updated industry information during this uncertain time of COVID19. The Job and Career Group hosts virtual workshops and a weekly networking session via WebEX. You will need to download WebEx to attend.
View Calendar & Register
Once the calendar opens, click on the category box in the upper right corner and chose Career & Business to see a listing of all job-related events.
Questions? Bob Carlson: rcarlson@russelllibrary.org or Christy Billings: cbillings@russelllibrary.org.
This group is possible from a City of Middletown Block Grant, Liberty Bank Foundation Grant, and The Family of Thomas J. Regan.
Online Resources
JobNow!
Submit your resume for expert review, get live interview preparation, and much more.
Learning Express
Online practice tests, based on the official exams for SAT, GED, GRE, GMAT, Civil Service jobs, ASVAB, and many more. Check out their Job & Career Accelerator section!
Infobase Learning Cloud
Thousands of short videos covering 500 of the most popular software applications for PCs and Macs.
Niche Academy
Video tutorials on many of the library’s online resources as well as selected social media platforms.
UniversalClass
Choose from over 500 online continuing education classes, covering a wide variety of professional and leisure topics.