Resume Help & Job Hunting
Emergency Services
- IDES: File an unemployment claim in Illinois
- Food Resources: Find food sources in the Elgin area
- 211.org: Call 211 or Visit 211.org- Discover various organizations supporting people during difficult times. Organizations are grouped by subject including: COVID-19 Pandemic, Crisis & Emergency, Disaster Assistance, Essential Needs, For Service Providers, New to the US, and You Count-2020 Census.
- CUB’s Guide: Telecom/internet/cable/utility services
Library Resources
- Wi-Fi available through the building
- Printers, available from home at gailborden.info/print
- Fax, scanner, and copy machines
- Visit the Job Board featuring local job ads on the 2nd Floor of the Main Library
Resume Resources
- Tutor.com: tutors provide resume review, job searching help, and interview preparation [Tutorial Available]
- Jobscan.co: get past resume robots when applying online
- Gotresumebuilder.com: Build your resume in minutes with a free online resume builder tool
- eBooks: borrow library ebooks on writing resumes
Local Resources
- Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES)
- Illinois workNet: The Center is located in Batavia with assistance being given in person and remotely. Contact them by phone at 630-762-2120
- Elgin Community College Workforce Development
- Kane County Workforce Development Division
- Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce Job Board
- Kane County Sheriff Job and Community Resource Board
- St. Hubert Job & Networking Ministry
- Illinois Virtual Job Club Network (LinkedIn Account Required)
Career Resources
- Job & Career accelerator: Get help exploring careers, schools, scholarships and help with creating a resume.
- Mynextmove.org: What do you do for a living?
- Miproximopaso.org:¿Qué quiere hacer para ganarse la vida?
- TechReady Illinois: Jump start a new tech career or advance a current one
- Reference Solutions: Gather information about the companies you are applying to - [Tutorial Available]
- US Bureau of Labor Statistics
- eBooks: Check out library eBooks for for job hunting
- Indeed.com: Search for jobs online - [Tutorial Available]
Search for job opportunities on the Illinois workNet Center Website
Test Prep & Education
- The Great Courses: access to over 150 courses, taught by the world’s greatest professors
- College Bound Resources
Upcoming Programs
Career Series
- Tuesday, September 26 - 2:00 PM-3:30 PM Main Library
Career Series
- Tuesday, October 3 - 2:00 PM-3:30 PM Main Library
Career Series
- Tuesday, October 10 - 2:00 PM-3:30 PM Main Library
- Click here for more »
Questions?
Contact a librarian for one-on-one assistance:
Email: gbplweb@gailborden.info
Call: 847-429-4680
Text: 847-754-4599
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Correo electrónico: gbplweb@gailborden.info
Llame: 847-429-4680
Envíe un mensaje: 847-754-4599