The MCPL Blog from the Marathon County Public Library

New Career Titles at MCPL!

Mike@ Reference — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 10:05:16 GMT

Marathon County job-seekers should check out the following new titles that have been added to the Headquarters Library's Career Connection collection:

Purchase of these and other recent career titles was made possible by grants from the Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin.

Career books and AV materials are available at all MCPL Branch locations.

New Books for Jobseekers!

Mike@ Reference — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:19:01 GMT

The Marathon County Public Library is constantly adding new job/career books, compact discs and DVDs at all locations. Here are some of the most recent additions:

*ACING THE INTERVIEW

*AMAZING RESUMES

*CAREER BUILDING

*COVER LETTERS FOR DUMMIES

*FINDING A JOB AFTER 50

*HOW TO FIND A JOB ON LINKEDLN, FACEBOOK, TWITTER AND OTHER SOCIAL NETWORKS

*INSTANT INTERVIEWS

*JOB INTERVIEW PHRASE BOOK

*150 BEST JOBS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY

*150 BEST RECESSION-PROOF JOBS

*200 BEST JOBS FOR RENEWING AMERICA

The materials were purchased through a grant from the Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin.

Check out these and other job/career items at your MCPL branch!

Find Job Postings Faster on the Internet Using Aggregators!

Mike@ Reference — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:45:02 GMT

Finding out what job openings are available can be a frustrating experience. Many openings never end up in the local newspaper Classifieds. Likewise searching the Internet for job listings can be time-consuming. Now, there's a handy new type of website that will quickly produce comprehensive listings of openings... Job Aggregators!

What is an Aggregator site? It is a website that is narrowly focused on one subject. In this case, it is job listings. Job Aggregator sites collect job postings from other websites such as Yahoo.com, CareerBuilder.com, Monster.com, HotJobs.com...AND employer websites!

Since Aggregator sites combine information from many, many sources into one database, they save you time. Search results can also be rearranged to meet your own needs. For example, searches can be sorted by employer, posting date, part-time/full-time jobs, etc.

The top five Job Aggregator websites are:

So, check out Aggregators...They may be just what you need to land the job you are looking for!

Mark Your Calendar - Get Help Finding a Job!

Mike@ Reference — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 08:22:17 GMT

Marathon County jobseekers will soon have an opportunity to get some expert advice on finding a job. On October 27th Susan Guarneri, a Career Consultant, will be presenting a free program on JOB SEARCH INSIDER SECRETS at the Wausau Library.

Guarneri will be presenting information on Job Search Strategies. There are some basic keys to a successful job search and Guraneri will be sharing those keys with the audience. Likewise there are some common job search mistakes and Susan will discuss them as well.

Guarneri will also talk about Personal Branding and Resume Strategies that maximize your job search efforts.

JOB SEARCH INSIDER SECRETS is free to the public. No registration is needed. The program starts at 6:30 on the 27th.

So, mark your calendars...and stop in for some free, expert advice that might help you land a job!

Upcoming Job-Seeking Programs!

Mike@ Reference — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 09:01:33 GMT

Marathon County jobseekers will have several opportunities to get expert advice on job search success in the coming weeks! Career Consultant Susan Guarneri will be presenting her "Job Search Insider Secrets" program at three MCPL locations in September and October.

On Monday September 21st at 6:00pm, Susan will give her program on the secrets to job search success and common job search mistakes at the Athens Branch Library. Call 257-7292 for details.

On Tuesday September 22nd at 6:00pm, Susan will be presenting her program at the Rothschild Branch Library. Call 359-6208 for details.

Lastly, on Tuesday October 27th, Susan will give her program at the Wausau Headquarters. Starting time is 6:30.

People who have attended previous "Job Search Insider Secrets" programs have given it high ratings. The programs are free. No registration is required. So, mark your calendars and take the opportunity to get some helpful job search advice from an expert!

County Job Listings!

Mike@ Reference — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:07:07 GMT

One of the websites available on the Library's Career Connection computers is CW JOBS. Any job seekers looking for employment in Marathon County will want to check out this online resource.

CW JOBS is a free service offered by the Wausau Region Chamber of Commerce. It is free to job seekers and members of the Chamber.

CW JOBS aims at linking job seekers with employers. Job seekers can create their own personal profile, upload a resume and then search/apply for a position. Employers can likewise create a profile, post jobs and view uploaded resumes.

CW JOBS is one of the many job-seeking materials the Headquarters Library has available to help Marathon County jobseekers. Stop in and check out our Career Connection on the 2nd Floor!

Getting Your Foot in the (Job) Door!

Mike@ Reference — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:18:02 GMT

When it comes to finding a job, first impressions count! Submitting poorly-done cover letters or resumes won't help your job prospects. If you're unsure of how to write a cover letter or what to include on a resume, don't despair! The Marathon County Public Library's Career Connection Area can help.

All three Career Connection computers located on the Second Floor offer the WinWay Resume program. The program provide sample cover letters which you can then modify to include your own information.

Likewise WinWay has sample resumes for various careers. Once you pick the career/job you're interested in, WinWay displays sample resumes for that job along with fill-in-the-blank templates that allow you to create your own resume.

WinWay also features videos that walk you through the interview process. And it also has links to various Internet job/career websites.

Stop into the Wausau Headquarters Library and check out the WinWay Resume program. It's easy to use and may be the key to helping you get that job!

New Career Connection Items!

Mike@ Reference — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 09:43:36 GMT

Several new titles have been added to the Headquarter Library's Career Connection Area. If you're unemployed or having trouble making ends meet, you might want to check out the following items.

The "Very Quick Job Search" DVD provides essential job search techniques from career expert Michael Farr.

The "Quick Resume and Cover Letter" DVD provides information and tips on writing a winning resume and cover letter.

"Dealing With a Drop In Income" and "Help for Hard Times" are two locally-produced brochures with tips on dealing with being unemployed, coping if you're struggling financially and agencies that can help in various ways. Both guides are free for the taking.

Along with these and other materials, we have three computers listing job sites and resume help sites. Stop in and check out the Library's Career Connection Area!