site features details on occupations, including what you might do on the job, how much you might earn and how much education or training you might need. Visit online to pinpoint your career path.
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Free Resume Assistance and Job Search Help Need help with your résumé? Calvert Library offers free classes with hands-on help in developing a résumé that will best showcase your talents.
Once you have an eye-opening résumé, it’s time to get it in front of employers. Calvert Library offers a workshop on how to utilize the Maryland Workforce Exchange and ONET to look for jobs and polish your applications.
To learn more, contact Robyn Truslow at 410-535-0291.
Online Resume Builders Free online resume builders can help you easily assemble your work history and experience into a well-organized resume. A good resume builder enables you to create a resume that fits the job you’re seeking and highlights the best aspects of your professional profile. Try these options.
The Ladders - If you have a resume available to upload, The Ladders will parse the contents and offer suggestions for how to improve it. You can also opt to build a resume from scratch.
VisualCV - This site allows for LinkedIn and existing resume file import and includes free resume hosting. A premium option offers additional functions.
Resume.com - Resume.com is completely free, offering 24 different templates.
CV Maker - Save your resume, make it accessible by an individual link, export it to PDF, HTML and TXT file formats and more at this site.
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LinkedIn At least 20,000 U.S. companies have used LinkedIn to recruit employees. The professional network has 11 million active job listings. Do not overlook this resource in your job hunting. Here on some tips on how to make the most of LinkedIn:
Add keywords to your profile to help recruiters and companies find you. Focus on words that match your skill set.
Set up a LinkedIn vanity URL to include your first and last name. This makes it easier to find you on Google.
Keep your contact information up to date so recruiters and hiring managers can find you.
Remove unnecessary or outdated information from your experience section.
Show your achievements. Recruiters look for high performers. Market yourself as a high performer in your summary and experience section.
Find and use connections. The more connections you have, the better your chances of finding someone who can help with your job search. The goal is to maintain or establish relationships with people who are in your field or whom you are already connected with.
Utilize job search options. Search for jobs by keyword, country, and zip code. Use the Advanced Search Option to refine your search. You can save job searches and even receive emails about new job listings.
Use LinkedIn company profiles to learn about employers and find more information on a company you're interested in. Consider following your dream companies.
Glassdoor One of the fastest growing jobs and recruiting sites, Glassdoor, has a database of millions of company reviews, salary reports, interview reviews and questions, benefits reviews and more. All of the information is shared by employees of the companies. Glassdoor is also available via its mobile app.
JobSource Mobile Career Center This self-contained vehicle is equipped with state-of-the-art telecommunications equipment. Southern Maryland's American Job Centers are open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Visit the Maryland Workforce Exchange to access job listings and post your résumé and job skills online. Reach out if you have questions.
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