JOB-SEEKING SKILLS
Mario López
Today
I’m on the Job Resource
web page of my local
library. I need some help
with my job search!
Find job resources at the library
GET READY
Mario is looking for resources to help him in his job search.
What resources do you think the library might have?
FIND JOB RESOURCES AT THE LIBRARY
A
Mario is reading a page on his library website. He has already completed some
applications. Which of these library resources would be most useful to Mario as a
next step?
Welcome to the Job Resource Center! Here you’ll find everything you need to put you on the path to
finding a job. Click on the links below for more information.
Learn the basics
FREE classes, references, and resources to help you learn some basic skills and find
out about available jobs.
Explore career options
Discover careers. Learn about training programs. Assess your job skills.
Build your résumé
Take our online tutorial or get one-on-one help to create your résumé. Look at
examples of cover letters.
Find a job
Learn about where to look for jobs, or come to a free networking session.
Prepare for an interview
Learn what you need to know for a successful interview. Or look at links to
some online interviewing tips.
Learn about unemployment benefits
Learn what benefits you are eligible for. Get help filing your
claim online.
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B
Mario visits the public library. Listen to his conversation with a librarian about the
resources available. Check [
✓
] which resources the librarian mentions.
job listings
information about salaries
free email address
information about training requirements
free phone number
tutors to help with training for a job
computer classes
tutors to help prepare a résumé
English classes
free computer time
math classes
tips on successful interviews
PAIRS
Imagine you are looking for a job. Which of the
resources in Exercise B would be the most valuable for
you? Explain your answer.
PUT YOUR IDEAS TO WORK
ON THE WEB
For more information, go online to
your local library website. Find 3
job search resources and report
back to the class.
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