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Advance your career with free resources available at the Library! We can help you target your job search and connect you with resume assistance and training resources. Visit the Library for an introduction to everything we have to offer or get started now with free online tools.
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Library Resources for Job Seekers
Brainfuse JobNow
Career coaches are available from 2 - 9 p.m. every day, providing expert advice on resumes and interview prep. Connect online with a live expert to help with filling out unemployment benefits forms.
Udemy
Learn and improve skills across business, tech, design and more. Includes 10,000+ on-demand video courses in multiple languages.
LinkedIn Learning (formerly LyndaLibrary)
Note: If you're logging in through an app, you'll need to know our Library ID: schaumburglibrary (one word, all lowercase).
Learn technology and career skills with video tutorials, including coding, multimedia production and social media management. For Schaumburg Township District Library cardholders only.
BlueCareer
BlueCareer allows Job Seekers to easily explore the skilled trades and ultimately connects them with Employers. BlueCareer has a robust level of information, assessments, and training materials for over 100 skilled trades specialties in one easy to use platform.
Reference Solutions (formerly ReferenceUSA)
Search business and residential listings, including consumer demographics. Build company lists according to location, industry, number of employees, sales volume and more.
LearningExpress
This comprehensive e-learning platform offers a one-stop solution for a wide range of educational and career development needs. It combines tutorials and resources for computer skills, job searching, academic improvement, and test preparation across various levels, from high school to higher education. With over 100 self-paced video tutorials, practice tests, interactive tools, and e-books, it supports users in enhancing their computer proficiency, advancing their careers, and achieving their academic goals.
More Resources
St. Hubert's Job and Networking Ministry
Non-denominational, free and open to all occupations, this networking group helps with the challenges of a new job search. Hone your interviewing skills, get resume assistance and critiquing, and find out about area employment opportunities.
North Suburban Cook County American Job Center
Free assistance to build your resume, search for jobs, attend a career workshop, prepare for an interview, or find training resources. Located in Wheeling.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Find information on job growth, education and training, median pay and more from the U.S. Department of Labor.