Strategies to assist patrons find jobs

Strategies to assist patrons find jobs

Remember the reference interview
Use referrals to assist patrons

Learn Technology
Use word processing for resume templates, cover letters
Use to establish free email accounts
Use to create e-resumes
Cybersafety

Enhance Library’s job information resources
Use merchandising
Use new titles to enhance old titles

Develop Resource Guides
Use workshop’s information to design guides specific to
your Library’s communities

Start a binder
Use articles of interest and agency information

Think Creatively
Use assessment tests and other “less obvious” sources to
help patrons find jobs in new places

Keep “old school” strategies
Use daily newspapers and telephone book
Use staffing services
Use career coaches
Use print sources like,
JIC Binder, Career Guide, OOH, O-Net, What Color is
Your Parachute? Sweaty Palms
NETWORK!!!