Sponsored by the Library Foundation, the Job Shop offers free employment and career resources, free computer classes to improve job skills, books and other reference materials to help with writing resumes, interviewing and choosing a new career, free internet access, computers and space to work, as well as helpful, knowledgeable staff.
Among the highlights of the Job Shop:
-hundreds of up-to-date books on career options, company information, interview skills, resume writing, test preparation, and other job and career search topics
-computers just for job seekers with access to research databases, resume templates, and internet job search sites
-trained staff to help with online job searches and other job information
-computer classes and online tutorials
-free Wi-Fi internet access
-access to fax machine and copier
Can’t make it to the Main Library? Job Shop online, www.lfpl.org/jobshop, offers job and career information like “Teach Yourself” computer classes, career databases, a job news blog, and resume writing help 24 hours a day.
The Job Shop is free and open to the public at the Main Library, Monday through Thursday, 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, 2 - 5 p.m. For more information call (502) 574-1723, email www.lfpl.org/ask-lib.htm, or visit the Main Library, 301 York Street, during operating hours.
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The Job Shop remains closed during flood recovery. However, you can still use the links to the right to help you find information on resumes, cover letters, salary information and job listings. Also, all branch locations are open. They offer Internet for job searching, Microsoft Office to create resumes and they are able to circulate materials. The staff at these locations would be happy to assist you with all your job searching needs.
Additional updates on the Job Shop will be made available here as soon as possible.
Donations to the Flood Relief Fund can be sent to the Library Foundation, 301 York Street, Louisville, KY 40203 Attn: Flood Relief
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You have probably already noticed on the right hand side of this webpage the guide to websites for job searching, resume writing and other job and career related material on the internet. We’ve just added a new website to the Job Listings category, LinkUp. LinkUp is a website with over 22,000 job postings from company websites around the country. Many job websites, such as Monster.com or LouisvilleWorks.com, require you to register with the site in order to apply for a posted job. LinkUp simply posts the job listing and links you to the application on the company website. You can create an account with LinkUp to access some of the more advanced features but it is not necessary. So if you're searching for jobs and want to go straight to the application process, give LinkUp a try.
Also, check out the next workshop in our Monday Night Series for job seekers, "Effective Interview Techniques and Job Hunting Strategies", presented by Terry Kiblioski of Sullivan College on August 3 at 6 PM. The Monday Night Series provides workshops and seminars lead by representatives of business organizations and other business leaders in our community. Their presentations will help job seekers search for jobs, create resumes, prepare for an interview and more. The series will run through the end of October, every Monday from 6-7 PM in the Job Shop.
Remember, if you found a job through the Job Shop we would love to hear about it. Fill out a comment card in the Job Shop or give us a call at 574-1723.
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CNN recently ran a humorous article called 43 Weird Things Said In Job Interviews. Some of the answers given were very funny, but we all know that a job interview is no joke. It is easy to get caught off guard if you aren’t prepared and then just say the first thing that pops into your mind. And that’s not always the best response. Some of the questions you can expect like “Tell me about your last job?” But others can present a real challenge if you haven’t thought out an answer ahead of time. For example, what’s the correct answer when they ask you about your greatest weakness? And why do they want to know about your hobbies outside of work?
So how do you ace an interview? You prepare! And a little preparation can go a long way. The Job Shop can help!
The Job Shop staff can help you research the company you are interviewing with so you are well informed and knowledgeable about what they do. This can really help when they ask you what you know about their company. We have many books on how to answer those tough interview questions you didn’t see coming. You can also finds lots of tips about interviewing in our links section to the right. And don't forget to check out the classes we offer, including the Monday Night Series. For more information about how the Job Shop can help you prepare stop in the Job Shop or call us at 574-1723.
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If you are looking for a job, or studying for your GED, here’s a website you should get to know: FastForward Kentucky Videos On Demand Anyone who lives in Kentucky has free access to the information on this great site. The site is broken into 4 main categories: GED Connection, Pre-GED Connection, Workplace Essentials Skills, and TV411 which has information on practical reading and writing in everyday life. If you are job hunting, or even if you already have a job, the Workplace Essentials section has some great videos on interviewing, applying for jobs, how to communicate in a work environment, etc. The videos run about 26 minutes each. They are high quality and have a lot of useful information.
Also, we just had the first workshop in our Monday Night Series for job seekers in the Job Shop. Susan Woods from the Talis Group spoke about Effective Resume Construction. We received really good feedback from those that attended. Next Monday, July 27th, Melissa Payton from Baptist East Hospital’s Human Resources Department will come and speak on Interviewing Tips & Techniques. The Monday Night Series for job seekers will continue through the end of October. Every Monday evening from 6-7, a speaker will address different issues of interest to Job Seekers. These workshops are free and no registration is required. If you are in the job market you will want to hear what these professionals have to say. For more information call the Job Shop at 574-1723.
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