Thousand Oaks, CA
Home MenuNetworking to Get a Job
This short video shows how to network and explains why networking is so important to finding a job.
Library Materials
Search the Library's catalog for material on job hunting.
Databases (Library card is required to access the databases outside the library.)
Lynda.com - Video tutorials by experts in their field.
Northstar Digital Literacy Project - Assessment of your computer skills. Earn Digital Literacy Certificates by taking proctored exams.
Web Resources
Avoiding Job Scams
Federal Trade Comission - How to tell legitimate employers from scammers.
Interview Question: "Why should we hire you?"
This video for students is by the Ohio State University Fisher College of Business, Career Management Office.
Resources for Teens
This video by Career Girls gives strategies for finding a summer job. The advice is equally valid for men and women.
Databases (Library card is required to access the databases outside the library.)
Training (Library card is required.)
Web Resources for Teens
These resources are useful for teens in addition to the ones above.
Sitters.com - Listings for sitters and nannies.
Care.com - Provides listings for sitters and nannies, pet care, adult and senior care, and home care.
CoolWorks.com - Jobs in great places
Get That Gig - Why not do something cool?
SummerJobs.com - Summer job listings
Camp Staff - Summer camp jobs
This video by TheEmployable presents the right way to fill out employment applications.