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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
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:
Social Networks
Electronic Resources
(Available through Thousand Oaks Library's website. Free.)
Brainfuse JobNow & VetNow - Live Job Coaching, Resume Assistance, and more... Live JobNow & VetNow Coaches are available every day of the week, including weekends, from 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Download User Guide
Watch Video Tutorial
LearningExpress Library - (Go to the section on "Career Preparation.") 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.
ReferenceUSA - Identify potential employers, geographically and by business categories. Search the Businesses database by geography and type of business. Use the "Advanced Search."
Web Resources
(Not affiliated with the Library)
Indeed.com - A search engine for online job boards, with the ability to search by salary
JobStar - Ads, job fairs, hotlines
Snagajob - 250,000 part-time jobs
American Job Center - Information and help for job seekers from the federal government
LinkUp Job Search Engine - Searches company websites for job openings
Careers in California Government - Jobs working for the State of California
Glassdoor.com - Provides job listings, reviews of employers and salary information.
Monster.com - One of the top online job boards
The National Labor Exchange - Jobs in all 50 states
SimplyHired - A job search engine
CalJOBS - Jobs in California, with opportunity to create an online profile for job seekers.
Avoiding Job Scams
Federal Trade Commission - 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
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.)
Brainfuse JobNow & VetNow - Live Job Coaching, Resume Assistance, and more... Live JobNow & VetNow Coaches are available every day of the week, including weekends, from 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Download User Guide
Watch Video Tutorial
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.