Alert

Library Closed Monday, Feb. 15

All locations of The Seattle Public Library and the Central Library book drops will be closed on Presidents Day, Monday, Feb. 15.

Jobs & Careers

Library resource - may require a Library card and PIN.

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Web site

Available only in Library locations

Career Discovery & Job Skills

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CareerOneStop
Salary information by occupation, location, highest paying jobs. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.

LearningExpress Library
Interactive test preparation guides for the ASVAB, GRE, SAT, U.S. Citizenship and more. First time users click on New User button to register. Returning users click on Returning User button.

O*NET OnLine
Information on occupations.

Occupational Outlook Handbook: 2008-09
Information on training and education, earnings, expected job prospects, what workers do on the job, working conditions, job search tips, links to information about the job market in each state, and more.

Safari Books Online
Improve your computer and business skills. Access more than 1,000 digital books on computing, databases, programming, Web design and more.

WOIS/The Career Information System
Washington state information on current salaries, educational programs, schools and training requirements for various occupations. Includes skills self-assessment and career interest exercises. Remote access is available - call Quick Information at 206-386-4636 for login information.

Workforce Explorer Washington
Labor market information and forecasts from the state of Washington.


Cover Letter & Resume

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Live Resume Help
Use your Library card to get free help proof reading a resume or cover letter seven days a week from 3p.m. - 11 p.m.

Resume Builder
Create resumes using a step-by-step interview. See sample resumes and cover letters from professionals. Get job seeking advice and interview help with online interview questions and answers.


Job Search

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AARP Job Search
For people over 50.

CareerBuilder
Search for jobs by company, industry, category or location.

Craigslist
Job openings in the Seattle area.

HotJobs
Search for jobs by category or location.

Monster
National and international job openings.

NWjobs
Classified job ads from The Seattle Times.

USAJOBS
Search for U.S. government jobs using the official job site of the United States federal government.

VetJobs
For veterans of military service.

WorkSource Washington
The state of Washington's official site for online employment services. Find a job, get job search help, locate workforce services in your area, access career information and more.


Unemployment Information

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Claim Unemployment Benefits
The Employment Security Department of Washington state has created an Unemployment Benefits Web site to help you file a claim.