Look To Your Library 

KCLS has materials and resources for people who need to create a resume and learn interviewing techniques. 

The links below show items available in the library catalog on the following topics:

Careers

Job hunting skills

Cover letters

Resumes

Interviewing Techniques

Wondering where to begin? Check out the following resources that will help you with everything from resume writing to job searching.

Local jobs

Pacific Northwest – Online Job Search: WorkSource provides links to Pacific Northwest job search sites.

snagajob.com  makes it easy to search for part-time jobs, full-time jobs, teen jobs and student jobs in your area. All you have to do is enter your location to search job listings for all kinds of hourly jobs near you.

Indeed.com searches many other websites to find jobs in your area. 

JobCentral.com:  Find local jobs and apply online via company employment career sites. No middle man. 

SimplyHired.com searches thousands of job sites and companies, just so you don't have to.  They provide tools to find local jobs, identify trends and research salaries.

Puget Sound Business Journal: Discover the top jobs and employment opportunities in Seattle.

Worksource Washington at Go2WorkSource.com: This is the State of Washington’s official site for online employment services. You will find jobs, get job search help, locate workforce services in your area and access career information. 

Washington's Workforce Explorer  can help you find your next job.  Try their Five Tools for Rapid Reemployment to focus your search.

Washington Work First: WorkFirst is Washington’s welfare reform program, designed to help low-income families prepare for work.

Familias Unidas: Helps members of the Hispanic community find jobs, create resumes, obtain food stamps and fill out job applications. Call 425.513.2880. Information is in English and Spanish.

AtWork!: AtWork!'s purpose is to help people with disabilities learn marketable skills; find and keep good jobs in the community; and earn wages and benefits that help them escape poverty. Call 425.274.4000.

job-hunt.org provides job search guides, help, and links to thousands of employers & resources.

National jobs

NationJob: Promotes jobs in specific employment categories.

TrueCareers: Job searching for professionals with a degree.

Monster.com: Find a variety of job search tools.  

Yahoo! Hot Jobs: Browse and apply for a variety of jobs.

Vault: Check out the Career Center for a number of resources.

Government jobs

Careers.wa.gov: Explore working for Washington State with local government jobs.

Look for employment opportunities with individual Web sites of Washington agencies, counties and cities/towns.

USAJobs: This is the official job site of the United States Federal Government. One-stop source for Federal jobs and employment information.

Today's Military: There are hundreds of ways to make a living in the Military, and many careers provide the experience you need for a rewarding second career in the private sector. There is no guarantee a servicemember will receive the job they want, as the Services determine the best fit for each individual's skills, while placing people where they are needed most.

Are you a veteran?

You may qualify for special services from the Employment Security Department if you served in the military.

Careers.wa.gov/Veterans: You've got the skills, now put those skills to work in a civilian job where you can continue to make a difference, grow your career and enjoy the many benefits the state has to offer.

The Military to Civilian Occupation Translator helps service members match military skills and experience to civilian occupations.

Small Business Administration's Patriot Express is for veterans and members of the military community wanting to establish or expand small businesses.

HireVetsFirst is the Department of Labor's Veterans employment and training service (VETS).

Apprenticeship and training programs

Washington Apprenticeship Programs: Earn while you learn. Apprenticeship programs from the Department of Labor & Industries. Call 206.835.1028 or 206.515.2842.

Seattle Jobs Initiative offers short-term training programs including Automotive, Office Occupations, Welding, and Construction.  For individuals who need a job right away, they also offer shorter, more specific training programs such as health unit coordinator, forklift operator, and electronics assembly worker. Call 206.628.6975.

Goodwill offers free job-training and education programs and services to the public.  They also provide support services and assistance in finding a job.  Call 206.329.1000.

YWCA employment programs help women, men and youth throughout King and Snohomish counties obtain gainful employment, earn a livable wage and achieve self-sufficiency. Call 206.461.4888.

Neighborhood House helps people find and keep meaningful employment at livable wages. For some, this means earning their first paycheck in the United States and taking their first step toward self-sufficiency. For others, it means finding a much better job. Call 206.461.4888.

Temporary work

Labor Ready places people in temporary jobs in construction, manufacturing, hospitality services, landscaping, warehousing, retail and more. They maintain various office locations.

•   620 Auburn Way S #L, Auburn, WA, 98002, (253-833-9345)
•   827 108th Ave., NE #A, Bellevue, WA, 98004, (425-688-8878)
•   3155 NE Sunset Blvd., Renton, WA, 98056, (425-226-6613)
•   17319 139th Ave., NE, Woodinville, WA, 98072, (425-488-7102)

LaborWorks: Provides screened, qualified workers for temporary and skilled positions. Call 1-888-637-WORK. Location of LaborWorks offices:

• Auburn, 901 Auburn Way N, Auburn, WA, 98002; (253-939-9675)
• Bellevue, 12727 Northup Way, Suite 7, Bellevue, WA, 98005; (425-643-2500)
• Kent, 10700 SE 208th Street, Suite 108, Kent, WA, 98031; (253-893-7080)

Net Temps:  Leading online recruiting service for temporary jobs.

Freelance opportunities in Seattle. The Pacific Northwest's ultimate Rolodex of freelance and contract talent.

Do you have a disability?

The role of the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation is to help individuals with disabilities become employed but also to support employers in hiring and retaining people with disabilities.  Call 360.725.3636 or toll free 1.800.637.5627.

Job Accomodation Network (JAN) provides free consulting services for individuals with physical or intellectual limitations that affect employment. Call 1.800.526-7234.

Specialty work (compiled by WorkSource)

Think Energy Group: A contract and direct hire placement service for technical professionals in Engineering, Power Generation, IT and Telecom positions worldwide.

ColorsNWCareers.com: The Northwest’s first diversity based job portal. Focuses on bringing quality professional and managerial candidates of color together with companies looking to select top candidates that reflect the diversity of the job market.

Washington Healthcare Careers: HealthCare Industry jobs in Seattle, Tacoma and the Puget Sound area, from the Pacific coast to Spokane, Pullman and Yakima.

Legal Professionals Career Center: Search jobs posted by the nation's leading law firms, corporate legal departments and government agencies listing full-time, part-time, contract and temporary positions online.

Seafood Jobs in Alaska: Contact information for seafood employment specialists at Alaska Job Centers.

CoolWorks: Find a seasonal job or career in some of the greatest places on Earth. Get a summer job at a national park, ski resort, ranch, theme park, or tour company.

AEC Job Bank: Extensive job site focusing on the architectural, engineering and construction industries. Nationwide job listings, searchable by state, city, keywords and a number of other criteria.

Job Monkey: Alaskan fishing jobs, airline jobs, cruise and ski resort jobs, casino and gaming jobs and outdoor park and guide jobs.

DICE.com: National job board tailored to independent contractors in the high tech industry. Searchable by state, area code, keywords and type of employment - eg. contract, full-time, etc.

K12Jobs.com: Focuses exclusively on job offerings for kindergarten, elementary, junior high, high schools and vocational schools. Search by state, occupation or keyword.

SpeechTherapist.net: Free job classified ads for teachers and speech therapists. Jobs are searchable by state and keywords.

GreatTeacher.net: Free job classified ads for teachers and speech therapists. Jobs are searchable by state and keywords.

Computerwork.com: Nationwide job listings targeted toward technical professionals in the IT field. Search by state, area code, keywords and a number of other criteria.

Monster Trak: A division of Monster.com that helps college students and recent graduates seek jobs with ease.

Wall St. Journal Careers: The Internet's premier career site for executives, managers and professionals.

Library databases can help you land your next job. Access KCLS databases for free at home with your library card or in the library.

Resume Builder: Resume building software, sample cover letters and resumes and job-seeking tips and advice.

Career Cruising
Online career guidance and planning tools designed for people of all ages.

Tutor.com: Adult career center with live online resume help.

Testing and Education Reference Center: Test preparation and interactive practice for civil service, military and academic admissions exams. Also find school search and career exploration tools.

Business and Company Resouce Center: Before the interview, research the company.

Mango Languages: Learn a new language to get that edge.

Books 24/7: Brush up on your IT skills.

Reference USA : This business directory can help you find job leads.