At last night's special meeting on the town budget, a half-dozen residents voiced concerns about a proposed reduction to the town's requested library budget.
Robin Jopp, a local artist and teacher, spoke about how she was able to use the library's resources and services in her job hunt when she was out of work for ten months. "I relied on the multi-faceted services at the library, where I used computers to search for work, file for unemployment claims and redo my resume." We're delighted to report that Robin did succeed in finding a new position where she is very happy.
Are you also looking for a job? Or perhaps someone you know? Here are seven ways the Stratford Library can help you.
1) Use our free internet access. Your library card can sign you up for four hours a day of free internet access for job searching or applying for jobs online.
2) Take advantage of our books on updating your resume. The library has literally dozens of books on how to prepare a resume, from the most simple ("Resumes for Dummies") to specialized books with advice for job-seekers with unusual circumstances, like former servicemen and women, or former stay-at-home moms.
3) Use the library computers to update or refresh your software skills. All of the library's public computers are outfitted with the latest versions of Microsoft Office.
4) Prepare for a job interview by researching the company you are interested in with our online news and financial sources.
5) Do you feel left behind by the online revolution? Take one of our free classes on computer basics, or get help signing up for a free email account.
6) Haven't been on a job interview in several years? We have DVDs and books to help you prepare to ace the interview.
7) Feeling down is almost inevitable when you are out of work. The library is a place you can chat with your neighbors, see a free film, join in a book discussion, borrow a funny book, read all the local papers, or check out your favorite tunes on CD.
The best things in life are free -- at the public library. Information, entertainment and a sense of community are all yours for free at the Stratford Library.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Job hunting? We can help.
At last night's special meeting on the town budget, a half-dozen residents voiced concerns about a proposed reduction to the town's requested library budget.
Robin Jopp, a local artist and teacher, spoke about how she was able to use the library's resources and services in her job hunt when she was out of work for ten months. "I relied on the multi-faceted services at the library, where I used computers to search for work, file for unemployment claims and redo my resume." We're delighted to report that Robin did succeed in finding a new position where she is very happy.
Are you also looking for a job? Or perhaps someone you know? Here are seven ways the Stratford Library can help you.
1) Use our free internet access. Your library card can sign you up for four hours a day of free internet access for job searching or applying for jobs online.
2) Take advantage of our books on updating your resume. The library has literally dozens of books on how to prepare a resume, from the most simple ("Resumes for Dummies") to specialized books with advice for job-seekers with unusual circumstances, like former servicemen and women, or former stay-at-home moms.
3) Use the library computers to update or refresh your software skills. All of the library's public computers are outfitted with the latest versions of Microsoft Office.
4) Prepare for a job interview by researching the company you are interested in with our online news and financial sources.
5) Do you feel left behind by the online revolution? Take one of our free classes on computer basics, or get help signing up for a free email account.
6) Haven't been on a job interview in several years? We have DVDs and books to help you prepare to ace the interview.
7) Feeling down is almost inevitable when you are out of work. The library is a place you can chat with your neighbors, see a free film, join in a book discussion, borrow a funny book, read all the local papers, or check out your favorite tunes on CD.
The best things in life are free -- at the public library. Information, entertainment and a sense of community are all yours for free at the Stratford Library.
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