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Job Readiness — The Modern Resume (Resume 101)

2023-06-28 11:30:00 2023-06-28 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, June 28
11:30am - 1:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-06-28 11:30:00 2023-06-28 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
Branch manager
Michael Bianchi

Hours
Mon, Sep 09 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Sep 10 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 11 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 12 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Sep 13 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 14 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 15 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

Thu, Sep 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library Programming Room

Thu, Sep 12, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Quiet Study Room 1

Thu, Sep 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Meeting Room

Thu, Sep 12, 6:15pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium

Sat, Sep 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Library Programming Room

Sun, Sep 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium

Mon, Sep 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library Programming Room

Mon, Sep 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Computer Lab 1

Mon, Sep 16, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Meeting Room

Wed, Sep 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library Programming Room
This event is full

Wed, Sep 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Wed, Sep 18, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Children's Library Programming Room
This event is full

Wed, Sep 18, 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Atrium,Auditorium,Meeting Room 1,Meeting Room 2AB,Meeting Room 3

Thu, Sep 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library Programming Room

Thu, Sep 19, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room 1

Thu, Sep 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Computer Lab 1

Thu, Sep 19, 6:15pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium

Sat, Sep 21, 8:30am - 11:30am
Special Collections

Mon, Sep 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library Programming Room

Mon, Sep 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Computer Lab 1

Tue, Sep 24, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Computer Lab 1

Wed, Sep 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library Programming Room

Wed, Sep 25, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Children's Library Programming Room
This event is full

Thu, Sep 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library Programming Room

Thu, Sep 26, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Quiet Study Room 1

Thu, Sep 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Computer Lab 1

Thu, Sep 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Meeting Room

Thu, Sep 26, 6:15pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium

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

Mon, Sep 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
TechZone

Tue, Oct 01, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Microbusiness Center

Tue, Oct 01, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Computer Lab 1

Wed, Oct 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library Programming Room

Wed, Oct 02, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Children's Library Programming Room

Wed, Oct 02, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 2AB

Thu, Oct 03, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room 2AB

Thu, Oct 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library Programming Room

Thu, Oct 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
TechZone
Registration opens Thursday, September 12 2024 at 9:00am

Thu, Oct 03, 6:15pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium

Sat, Oct 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Library Programming Room

Mon, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library Programming Room

Mon, Oct 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
TechZone
Registration opens Monday, September 16 2024 at 9:00am

Tue, Oct 08, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Computer Lab 1

Tue, Oct 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Business, Government & Science Patent Alcove

Wed, Oct 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library Programming Room
This event is full

Wed, Oct 09, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Children's Library Programming Room

Wed, Oct 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Children's Library Programming Room

Wed, Oct 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
TechZone
This event is full

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

Thu, Oct 10, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Computer Lab 1

Thu, Oct 10, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Quiet Study Room 1

Thu, Oct 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
TechZone
Registration opens Thursday, September 19 2024 at 9:00am

Thu, Oct 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Meeting Room

Thu, Oct 10, 6:15pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium

Thu, Oct 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 2AB

Sat, Oct 12, 10:15am - 12:00pm
Business, Government & Science Patent Alcove

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