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Job Readiness — The Modern Resume (Resume 101)

2023-10-12 11:30:00 2023-10-12 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. Main Library - Computer Lab 2

Thursday, October 12
11:30am - 1:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-10-12 11:30:00 2023-10-12 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. 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.  

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 Resources 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 |

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Main Library

Phone: 330.643.9000
Branch manager
Michael Bianchi

Hours
We're closed Friday July 04 due to Independence Day
Mon, Jun 30 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 01 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 02 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 03 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 04 Closed
(Independence Day)
Sat, Jul 05 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 06 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

Tue, Jul 01, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space B

Tue, Jul 01, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Tue, Jul 01, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Computer Lab 1,Computer Lab 2
Registration is now closed

Wed, Jul 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room
This event is full

Wed, Jul 02, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium

Wed, Jul 02, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Computer Lab 1,Computer Lab 2

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

Thu, Jul 03, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Thu, Jul 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Library Educator Lab,Children's Library Programming Room

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

Thu, Jul 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
1 South High St.

Mon, Jul 07, 12:30pm - 1:00pm

Tue, Jul 08, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Wed, Jul 09, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space B

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

Wed, Jul 09, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium

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

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

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

Thu, Jul 10, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Thu, Jul 10, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Thu, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Library Educator Lab,Children's Library Programming Room

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

Thu, Jul 10, 6:10pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium

Fri, Jul 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room

Sat, Jul 12, 2:00pm - 4:45pm
Auditorium

Sun, Jul 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 2AB

Mon, Jul 14, 12:30pm - 1:00pm

Mon, Jul 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teen Meeting Room

Mon, Jul 14, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
TechZone

Tue, Jul 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space B

Tue, Jul 15, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Tue, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
TechZone

Wed, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room
This event is full

Wed, Jul 16, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Wed, Jul 16, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium

Wed, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
TechZone

Thu, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room

Cancelled
Thu, Jul 17, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Cancelled
Thu, Jul 17, 12:30pm - 3:00pm

Thu, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Library Educator Lab,Children's Library Programming Room

Thu, Jul 17, 6:10pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium

Fri, Jul 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room

Sat, Jul 19, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Atrium

Mon, Jul 21, 12:30pm - 1:00pm

Tue, Jul 22, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Wed, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room
This event is full

Wed, Jul 23, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space B

Wed, Jul 23, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Children's Library Educator Lab,Children's Library Programming Room

Thu, Jul 24, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Thu, Jul 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room

Thu, Jul 24, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Thu, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Library Educator Lab,Children's Library Programming Room

Thu, Jul 24, 6:10pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium

Fri, Jul 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room

Sat, Jul 26, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 2AB

Mon, Jul 28, 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Registration opens Monday, July 7 2025 at 10:00am

Mon, Jul 28, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
115 E Market St, Akron, OH 44308

Tue, Jul 29, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Computer Lab 1
Registration opens Tuesday, July 8 2025 at 10:00am

Tue, Jul 29, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

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

Wed, Jul 30, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Wed, Jul 30, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium

Wed, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Computer Lab 1
Registration opens Wednesday, July 9 2025 at 10:00am

Thu, Jul 31, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Quiet Study Room 1

Thu, Jul 31, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room

Thu, Jul 31, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Thu, Jul 31, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Thu, Jul 31, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Computer Lab 1
Registration opens Thursday, July 10 2025 at 10:00am

Thu, Jul 31, 6:10pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium