Networking to Get a Job

This short video shows how to network and explains why networking is so important to finding a job.

Library Materials (Library card is required to access the databases outside the library.)

Search the Library's catalog for material on job hunting.

E-mail Services

You will need to establish an e-mail account to apply for jobs. Examples of e-mail services that are free and reliable:

• Gmail
• Outlook

Electronic Resources

LearningExpress Library -  job skills, resume and interview skills; also includes computer training modules on Office suites and Win/Mac Operating systems training.

Lynda.com  - Video tutorials by experts in their field.  Access through the Library's website requires your Thousand Oaks Library card number and PIN number. 

  Northstar Digital Literacy Project - Assessment of your computer skills. Earn Digital Literacy Certificates by taking proctored exams.

Web Resources

CalJOBS - Jobs in California, with opportunity to create an online profile for job seekers.

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.

Local Public Sector Jobs

County of Ventura

City of Thousand Oaks

Resources for Teens

This video by Career Girls gives strategies for finding a summer job.  The advice is equally valid for men and women.

Electronic Resources (Library card is required to access the databases outside the library.)

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.