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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:
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
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.