Resources for Job Searching

Brainfuse Adult Learning Center: get live one-on-one help to build your academic skills, master Microsoft Office applications, write a winning resume, pass the GED, or prepare for an employment test. Just click on "Adult Learning Center." Library card required.

LearningExpressLibrary: online practice tests for standard employment exams, basic skills refreshers, courses and practice tests on Microsoft, Adobe, and Corel computer applications, and job and career guidance including resume, cover letter, interviewing tips. Use your library card barcode as your Username.

PeninsulaWorks: a local nonprofit providing job search assistance including job listings, phones, computers with Internet access, printers, faxing, copiers, and workshops, assistance filing for unemployment, information on wages, training, community resources, and other work-related issues, and referral to other services.

JobStar SF Bay Area: career and job search information as well as job want ads for Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Monterey, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Solano, Sonoma; supported by local public libraries.

CalJobs: browse job listings and create and store your resume for prospective employeers to view on this job bank maintained by California's Employment Development Department's (EDD) Job Service.

America's Job Bank: national online job market from the U.S. Department of Labor

Updated February 10, 2012