Resume Help & Job Hunting

Emergency Services

• IDES: File an unemployment claim in Illinois (Website may run slow due to high volume) 
• 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 during COVID-19

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
• 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
• Kane County Sheriff Job and Community Resource Board
• Elgin Area Chamber
• 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]

Test Prep & Education

• The Great Courses: access to over 150 courses, taught by the world’s greatest professors
• Career Online High School
• College Bound Resources

Upcoming Programs

• Career Series

• Wednesday, March 29 - 3:00 PM-4:30 PM Main Library- Computer Training Room

• Teen Job Fair

• Wednesday, April 12 - 6:30 PM-8:00 PM Main Library

• Community Job Fair

• Tuesday, May 2 - 11:00 AM-2:00 PM Main Library- Meadows Community Rooms ABC
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Questions?

Contact a librarian for one-on-one assistance:

Email: gbplweb@gailborden.info

Call: 847-429-4680

Text: 847-754-4599