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Job Readiness: The Modern Resume (Resume 101)

2023-02-08 11:30:00 2023-02-08 13:00:00 America/New_York Job Readiness: The Modern Resume (Resume 101) This workshop covers the most important aspects of writing a modern resume. Presented by OhioMeansJobs. Register online, in person, or by phone at 330.643.9020. Main Library - Computer Lab 2

Wednesday, February 08
11:30am - 1:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-02-08 11:30:00 2023-02-08 13:00:00 America/New_York Job Readiness: The Modern Resume (Resume 101) This workshop covers the most important aspects of writing a modern resume. Presented by OhioMeansJobs. Register online, in person, or by phone at 330.643.9020. Main Library - Computer Lab 2

Main Library

Computer Lab 2

This workshop covers the most important aspects of writing a modern resume. Presented by OhioMeansJobs. Register online, in person, or by phone at 330.643.9020.

Learn how to create a basic resume. You will also learn how to make a resume that will pass through employers' applicant tracking systems. Formatting cover letters and follow-up letters will also be covered. Before taking this class, participants should have basic computer skills and an email address.  

This class will be presented throughout the year on the following dates and times:

  • Wednesday, February 8, 11:30 am
  • Wednesday, April 26, 11:30 am
  • Wednesday, June 28, 11:30 am

Note: Registration will close 24 hours before the scheduled start time. If there are no registrants, the class will be canceled.

Contact the Business, Government & Science Division at Main Library for more information at 330.643.9020 or bgsdiv@akronlibrary.org.


We have various job resources available at your Akron-Summit County Public Library. Explore our Job Resource page for our Job Skills & Career Class Schedule, our Online Learning page, or check out these books in our collection regarding your job search:

"The Job Closer: Time-Saving Techniques for Acing Resumes, Interviews, Negotiations, and More" by Steve Dalton

"When Can You Start?: The Insider's Guide to Job Search and Career Success" by Bud Whitehouse 

"What Color is Your Parachute?: A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career-Changers" by Richard N. Bolles

"Linked: Conquer Linkedin. Land Your Dream Job. Own  our Future" by Omar Garriott and Jeremy Schifeling

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Job Skills & Career |

TAGS: | resume | job | career |

Main Library

Phone: 330.643.9000

Hours
Mon, Mar 20 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Mar 21 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Mar 22 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Mar 23 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Mar 24 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Mar 25 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 26 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

Main Library, located in the heart of downtown Akron, combines compelling public space with meaningful and relevant public library services for all members of our community. Since opening in 2004, the downtown library welcomes more than one million visitors each year.

Subject divisions include: Business, Government & Science, Culture & AV, Magazines & Newspapers, Special Collections (local history & genealogy), TechZone@Main, Teen, and a 12,000 square feet Children's Library.

Special services available at Main Library include: a Patent & Trademark Resource Center; U.S. Passport and Notary services; a Microbusiness Center; a Maker Space; a resource lab for early childhood educators; and regularly scheduled computer training classes. Also available at Main Library are more than 125 public access computers, color photocopiers/printers, laminating, scanning, faxing, and free Wi-Fi.

Specialized spaces include a 425-seat auditorium, public meeting rooms, and a used bookstore. An interior glass block walkway leads to a 600-space parking garage owned by the City of Akron. An outdoor amphitheater and landscaped park complete the complex.

Upcoming Events

Mon, Mar 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room
Registration is now closed

Mon, Mar 20, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Computer Lab 1
Registration is now closed

Tue, Mar 21, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Computer Lab 1
This event is full

Tue, Mar 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room 2AB

Tue, Mar 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1

Wed, Mar 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library Programming Room
This event is full

Wed, Mar 22, 11:30am - 1:00pm

Wed, Mar 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Zoom

Wed, Mar 22, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Computer Lab 1
This event is full

Thu, Mar 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library Programming Room

Thu, Mar 23, 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Microbusiness Center

Thu, Mar 23, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Children's Library Programming Room
This event is full

Thu, Mar 23, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Computer Lab 1
This event is full

Thu, Mar 23, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen Meeting Room

Thu, Mar 23, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium

Sat, Mar 25, 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Auditorium

Sun, Mar 26, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Auditorium

Mon, Mar 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room
This event is full

Mon, Mar 27, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Computer Lab 1
This event is full

Mon, Mar 27, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen Meeting Room

Tue, Mar 28, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Computer Lab 1
This event is full

Tue, Mar 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Wed, Mar 29, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room 2AB

Wed, Mar 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library Programming Room
This event is full

Wed, Mar 29, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Computer Lab 1
This event is full

Thu, Mar 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library Programming Room

Thu, Mar 30, 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Microbusiness Center

Thu, Mar 30, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Children's Library Programming Room

Thu, Mar 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Meeting Room

Thu, Mar 30, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium

Sat, Apr 01, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Science & Technology

Canceled
Sun, Apr 02, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Sun, Apr 02, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium

Mon, Apr 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library Programming Room

Wed, Apr 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library Programming Room
This event is full

Thu, Apr 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library Programming Room

Thu, Apr 06, 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Microbusiness Center

Thu, Apr 06, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Children's Library Programming Room

Thu, Apr 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Meeting Room

Thu, Apr 06, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 1,Meeting Room 2AB,Meeting Room 3,Atrium

Thu, Apr 06, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium

Sat, Apr 08, 10:30am - 4:00pm
TechZone

Sat, Apr 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Library Programming Room

Mon, Apr 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library Programming Room

Wed, Apr 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library Programming Room
This event is full

Wed, Apr 12, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Wed, Apr 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Zoom

Wed, Apr 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Wed, Apr 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
TechZone
This event is full

Thu, Apr 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library Programming Room

Thu, Apr 13, 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Microbusiness Center

Thu, Apr 13, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Children's Library Programming Room

Thu, Apr 13, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen Meeting Room

Thu, Apr 13, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium

Thu, Apr 13, 8:00pm - 9:00pm

Sat, Apr 15, 10:30am - 2:00pm
Auditorium,Atrium,Meeting Room 2AB

Sun, Apr 16, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Auditorium

Mon, Apr 17, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Children's Library Programming Room,Children's Library RECE Lab

Mon, Apr 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Meeting Room

Tue, Apr 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room

Tue, Apr 18, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Computer Lab 1
Registration opens Tuesday, March 28 2023 at 9:00am

Tue, Apr 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Park/Amphitheater

Wed, Apr 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room,Children's Library RECE Lab

Wed, Apr 19, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room 2AB

Wed, Apr 19, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Computer Lab 1
Registration opens Tuesday, March 28 2023 at 9:00am