Job & Career Search
Harford County Public Library offers a variety of online resources to assist people during their job search process.
In addition, Harford County Public Library branch librarians offer one-on-one assistance to job seekers in identifying employment opportunities, filling out on-line applications, setting up email accounts, saving and printing documents, and using resume templates. Call your local branch for an appointment!
Premium Resources @ Your Library
Adult Learning Center
The Adult Learning Center provides resources and live tutors for adults returning to school, switching jobs, or to help brush up on an academic skill. You will find:
- GED tests with live coaching. You can take practice tests and access helpful resources.
- Practice tests and resources to help you prepare for the U.S. Citizenship Test.
- Find support and assistance for writing cover letters and resumes.
- Connect with instructors to learn MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Tips and resources to start your job search.
Job & Career Accelerator
We offer a resource for job seekers, Job & Career Accelerator, that combines everything you need for a successful job search into one easy-to-use online application. With this innovative job-hunting system, you can:
- Explore detailed information on over 1,000 different occupations
- Match your interests and skills with the career that’s best for you
- Search over five million up-to-the-minute local and national job postings
- Create professional resumes and cover letters
- Practice and master interviewing skills
- Get invaluable tips and advice every step of the way—from your initial search to accepting an offer
- Conveniently organize and track your job-search progress all in one place
LearnATest.com: LearningExpressLibrary
LearnATest is an interactive test preparation site for both academic and career exams that allows users to take practice exams and receive on-line scoring and customized evaluations. First time users will need to register online. If you need assistance, please see a librarian. You will find:
- Licensing exams for multiple occupations, as well as GED tests.
- Skills building courses for adults, including personal finance, writing and grammar.
- Workplace skills improvement courses that include business writing, job search, resume and interviewing.
- U.S. Citizenship practice tests in English and Spanish.
Job Seeker Online Toolkits
The following website toolkits contain multiple resources, including tutorials, all in one spot.
The Job and Career Information Center at the Enoch Pratt Free Library
The Job and Career Information Center provides materials and services to individuals exploring careers or seeking jobs. Services provided include free resume reviews by appointment and workshops on job searching, interviewing, and résumé writing.
The Job Seekers Toolkit from the State Library Resource Center
The Maryland State Library Resource Center has put together a series of tutorials for library customers to use during their job search. The tutorials help the customer prepare for their job search, covering such tasks as applying for an e-mail address, searching job websites and applying online for a job.
Online Computer Classes from Allegany County Public Library
The Allegany County Library System offers several online computer tutorials including Introduction to the Internet and Creating Résumés for Word 2007.
Résumé Writing PowerPoint from the Career Center at Towson University
The Career Center at Towson University offers a PowerPoint presentation on résumé writing tips.
Goodwill Community Foundation Free Online Learning
A free learning site provided by Goodwill Community Foundation with a variety of tutorials from basic everyday activities to computer training to work and career resources.
Digitalliteracy.gov
Use this website to connect to resources to build digital skills and find jobs for new economic opportunities.
Information on Unemployment Insurance
Division of Unemployment Insurance
How to Apply for Maryland Unemployment Insurance Video Tutorial
Worker ReEmployment
Worker ReEmployment, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, provides employment, training, and financial assistance for laid-off workers. Includes resources for getting immediate help with unemployment insurance, healthcare, and other financial needs; job searching and resume tips; changing careers and understanding transferable skills; and upgrading skills through education and training.
Harford County and Maryland Job Searching Sites
The Aegis Employment Search (local Harford County Newspaper)
CareerOneStop: Pathways to Career Success
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, this is a “one-stop” access point to career centers across Maryland.
Harford County Government Employment
Maryland State Government Employment
Maryland Workforce Exchange
“Workforce Exchange is a ‘virtual’ one-stop network created to improve access to information about jobs, training and workforce support throughout Maryland. Workforce Exchange connects agencies, programs and services electronically to assist employers and individuals in making the right decisions for future success. The information and services made available through Workforce Exchange is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Employers are able to manage their entire recruitment process online and job seekers can build resumes that can be used to apply for jobs instantly!”
Susquehanna Workforce Center: Maryland’s One-Stop Career Centers
The Susquehanna Workforce Centers serve Harford and Cecil counties. The Susquehanna Workforce Centers feature an array of employment and training services for job seekers and businesses, providing a broad range of workforce development resources and information in one location. The centers provide a variety of employment and support resources to assist individuals in achieving their employment goals and encourage lifelong learning. Office locations are in Bel Air, Elkton, and Aberdeen.
Changing jobs or career path? Try these sites for guidance:
Keys to Career Success
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.
My Next Move: What Do You Want to do for a Living?
Sponsored by the U. S. Department of Labor, “My Next Move” is an easy-to-use electronic tool that enables users to explore occupations and find related information, including job openings, job outlook information, salaries, apprenticeships, and other related education and training programs.
My Skills, My Future: a CareerOneSTop website
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, this site helps laid-off workers and other career changers find new occupations to explore. Users can identify occupations that require skills and knowledge similar to their current or previous job, learn more about these suggested matches, locate local training programs, and/or apply for jobs.
The Occupational Outlook Handbook
The Occupational Outlook Handbook is a nationally recognized source of career information, designed to provide valuable assistance to individuals making decisions about their future work lives. The Handbook is revised every two years.
WetFeet
Developed by Stanford MBAs, this site provides job seekers with resources to research their next career move.
O*Net Online
The Occupational Information Network or O*NET is the nation’s primary source of occupational information, developed under the sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training.
Wage estimates for various occupations in Maryland
Provide by the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (DLLR) of the State of Maryland, this site provides an overview of wage estimates for Maryland workforce investment areas.
Additional Employment Searching Websites for Baltimore and Nationwide Job Searches
State and Federal:
Baltimore Business Journal job search
Maryland Nonprofits Career Center: Search for a job in the nonprofit sector
MetroBaltimorejobs.com
Search for jobs in the Baltimore area.
U.S. Office of Personnel Management
Search for jobs with the Federal Government, and access additional information about Federal employment.
USAJOBS
The Federal Government’s Official Jobs site: Use the direct link to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management job searching tool.
Commercial sites:
America’s Job Exchange
“The leading source for Middle-Income diversity jobs”.
Career Builder
Career Builder in the largest online job site in the U.S.
Collegegrad.com
“The #1 Entry Level Job Site”.
Idealist.org
A searchable database of nonprofits and the opportunities they provide world-wide.
Indeed.com
“Indeed is the #1 job site worldwide, with over 50 million unique visitors and 1 billion job searches per month. Indeed is available in more than 50 countries and 26 languages”.
Monster.com
A huge and well-known site for posting résumés, and searching for jobs, and social networking.
Snagajob.com
This website is dedicated to hourly workers and those who employ them.
