AtoZ Databases
AtoZdatabases: résumé & cover letter templates, interviewing tips, videos and more. When you use this real-time jobs database to find and apply for over 7 million jobs, you have a one-stop shop for building your career. Includes tips to get a job, résumé and cover letter templates and examples, interviewing tips, videos and more. Job listings are linked to a business database to find Human Resources contacts or research the companies.

Keywords: create resume, templates, CV, curriculum vitae, cover letter, create website, practice interview, and career building.

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Optimal Resume
Create a username and browse 500+ resumes, edit sections, upload to a portfolio or website. 

Keywords: create resume, portfolio, CV, curriculum vitae, cover letter, create website, practice interview, and career building.

> Click here to access Optimal Resume

Visual CV
Use templates to build resumes, cover letters, or publish a job seeker’s website, or download PDF and Word documents.

Keywords: resume template, resume builder, sample resume, create resume, create website, cover letter, format resume, and online career resources.

> Click here then click on Explore Careers > Career Tools > Create a Resume

Expert Review
Create your username, upload your resume, and receive feedback within 24 hours.

Keywords: resume lab, review resume, resume review services, resume analysis, free resume review, career builder, and online career resources. 

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Build Resumes & Job Letters 
Explore resources and tips on creating engaging resumes and job letters. 

Keywords: resumes, job letters, and cover letters. 

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Basic Resume Information
Find helpful resources and learn the basics. 

Brainfuse’s Resume Templates and Resources 
Provides guides, tutorials and templates, include resources for veterans transitioning to civilian jobs. 

Keywords: veteran services, veteran resources, resume builder, career search, interview practice, adult learners, job resources and job finder. 

> Click here to access templates and resources

Gale’s Virtual Career Library 
Provides self-guided learning units including: Resume Basics, Resume Sections, Resume FAQs, Target Your Resume, etc.

Keywords: career advice, job search, resume help, resume template, college search, trade school, vocational school, test prep and practice tests.

> Click here then click on Explore Careers > Career Tools > Career Advice

Coursera
Coursera partners with more than 200 leading universities and companies to bring free, flexible, job-relevant online learning to individuals and organizations worldwide.  Coursera offers a range of learning opportunities: from hands-on projects and courses to job-ready certificates and degree programs.

Note: The California State Library (CSL) requires Coursera users to sign up again once their subscription ends. To do so, click on the link for Coursera and complete the online registration form. Users may receive a “Program Full” message directing them to try signing up again Monday after 4pm, due to a limited number of seats being released by CSL over time.

Keywords: education, business, entrepreneurship, resume help, nursing school, graduate school, adult learner, and ESL. 

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VetNow
Access an array of tools such as unemployment assistance, resume building, and interview resources.

Live Veteran Navigator
Connect with an advisor from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. daily for advice on navigating veteran benefits and resources.

> Click here to access live assistance

Interviewing Tips
Find helpful resources, tips, and learn the basics of interviewing.

>Click here to access interviewing tips

Coursera
Coursera partners with more than 200 leading universities and companies to bring free, flexible, job-relevant online learning to individuals and organizations worldwide.  Coursera offers a range of learning opportunities: from hands-on projects and courses to job-ready certificates and degree programs.

Note: The California State Library (CSL) requires Coursera users to sign up again once their subscription ends. To do so, click on the link for Coursera and complete the online registration form. Users may receive a “Program Full” message directing them to try signing up again Monday after 4pm, due to a limited number of seats being released by CSL over time.

Keywords: education, business, entrepreneurship, resume help, nursing school, graduate school, adult learner, and ESL. 

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Gale Courses
Library cardholders can select from hundreds of free instructor-led courses covering technology, personal finance, career development, including test prep and certification. 

 > Click here to access Gale Courses

GetSetUp
GetSetUp provides free online classes for older adults (ages 50+) taught by peers, with opportunities to ask questions, make friends, learn new things, and have fun. GetSetUp helps older adults stay mentally and physically fit, assists with jobs and re-skilling, and offers a community where people help each other and form new connections.

Keywords: senior dance team, community, learn online, online classes, e-learning, wellbeing, lifelong learning, careers, seniors, and adults.

> Click here to access GetSetUp

LinkedIn Learning
LinkedIn Learning offers over 16,000 online courses covering everything from the latest technologies to basic computer literacy. Learn the in-demand hard and soft skills companies are hiring for right now, in courses taught by real-world experts and instructors. Courses are offered in English, Spanish and five other languages.

Keywords: business, management, diversity, inclusion, leadership, human resources, finance, career development, graphic design, and user experience.

> Click here to access LinkedIn Learning

Math Tutorials
Learn the mechanics of mathematics, starting with pre-algebra through trigonometry. Lessons, quizzes, and more.

> Watch video tutorials or click here then click on Improve Your Score > Foundational Skills > Basic Skills Math Tutorials

English & Writing Tutorials
Become a better writer, reader, and speaker. Learn about grammar, sentence structure, and reading comprehension.

> Click here then click on Improve Your Score > Foundational Skills > Basic Skills English & Writing Tutorials

LearningExpress Library
This easy-to-use online test prep resource that helps people improve their core academic skills, earn a high school equivalency, prepare for college, join the military, obtain occupational certification, find a job, change careers, become a U.S. citizen, and much more.

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Microsoft Office
Learn more about Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and more.

> Click here then click on Improve Your Score > Foundational Skills > Microsoft Office Tutorials. Find the complete list of Foundational Skills here.

Northstar Digital Literacy
Northstar Digital Literacy offers help with the basic skills needed to use a computer and the internet in daily life, employment, and higher education. You can test your existing skills in each of 14 areas, build new skills, and demonstrate your knowledge by earning certificates and badges. Prepare for your future now!

Keywords: internet basics, email, windows, Apple, Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, GoogleDocs, distance learning, and careers. 

> Click here to access Northstar Digital Literacy

Test Prep
Prepare for full-length vocational tests for Clerical, Accounting, Medical/Nursing, Firefighter, Law Enforcement, Postal, Social Work, Teaching and more. 

Keywords: test prep, vocational test prep, resume help, nursing school, graduate school, adult learner, and ESL.

> Click here then click on Vocational Test Prep and start browsing

Coursera
Coursera partners with more than 200 leading universities and companies to bring free, flexible, job-relevant online learning to individuals and organizations worldwide.  Coursera offers a range of learning opportunities: from hands-on projects and courses to job-ready certificates and degree programs.

Note: The California State Library (CSL) requires Coursera users to sign up again once their subscription ends. To do so, click on the link for Coursera and complete the online registration form. Users may receive a “Program Full” message directing them to try signing up again Monday after 4pm, due to a limited number of seats being released by CSL over time.

Keywords: education, business, entrepreneurship, EMT, computer basics, management, online degree, certificate, career, and engineering.

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LearningExpress Library
This easy-to-use online test prep resource that helps people improve their core academic skills, earn a high school equivalency, prepare for college, join the military, obtain occupational certification, find a job, change careers, become a U.S. citizen, and much more.

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Career College Search
Search for colleges, trades, occupations and filter results.

Keywords: information technology, nursing school, career college, trade school, grants, scholarship, undergraduate, finance calculator, FAFSA, and financial aid. 

> Click here to use Career College Search

Find the Right College
Search for colleges, scholarships, and learn how to write a stellar college essay.

Keywords: career college, trade school, grants, scholarship, undergraduate, SAT, ACT, and AP. 

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LearningExpress Library
This easy-to-use online test prep resource that helps people improve their core academic skills, earn a high school equivalency, prepare for college, join the military, obtain occupational certification, find a job, change careers, become a U.S. citizen, and much more.

> Click here

Recursos para Hispanohablantes

Mejore sus habilidades escritas, orales y gramaticales, desarrolle sus habilidades matemáticas, y prepárese para el examen de GED.