Careers

Your library offers a wealth of information to assist you in any stage of your career or job search.

Jump-start Your Job Search

1. Get a Job Tip Sheet

Print this essential information to get started. (PDF)

2. Job & Career Accelerator

Powerful tools and expert guidance to help you find a great job.

3. Learning Express

take career or college online practice tests and brush up on basic

4. Gale Courses

Update old skills or learn new ones. Choose from hundreds of interactive, instructor led 6 week online courses.

5. LinkedIn Learning

(formerly Lynda.com)

Select from a broad range of technology, business, and professional video tutorials ranging from one to thirty minutes long. In addition, self-paced learning paths guide students through courses with a comprehensive goal. If using the LinkedIn Learning app, enter "dpl" without the quotes as the identifier.

Web Resources

Update Your Skills

COIC Job Seeker Resources: COIC helps job seekers of all ages and experience with a variety of job-seeking services, including education and training. Most services are available at no cost, although some eligibility requirements may apply. Virtual workshops on interviewing, soft skills, resume writing, and networking are currently available. Register online.
GCFLearnFree.org: Free online computer tutorials from the basics to more advanced topics. Includes tutorials for Microsoft, Apple, social media and more.
Virtual Employment Workshops: Free online workshops on resumes, interviewing, soft skills, and basic computer and Internet use. Developed by staff of the Adult and Dislocated Worker program at Columbia Gorge Community College.

Online Typing Resources

GoodTyping: 27 guided lessons to learn step-by-step from the beginning. Free registration, but you will need an email address to register on this site.
PowerTyping: If used at home, the website will use cookies to keep track of your progress. Be sure to choose the QWERTY lessons!
Sense-Lang: Online free touch typing program, keyboard tutor, and free typing games.

Search For Jobs

Local

Bend Bulletin: Limited listings of local jobs from the Bend Bulletin, the Redmond Spokesman, and the Central Oregon Nickel Ads.
CentralOregonJobs.com: Local job listings and free resume registration.
Craigslist – Bend – Jobs: Popular site with job listings for the Central Oregon area. To search for jobs in other regions, begin at the main Craigslist site.
WorkSource Oregon – Find a Job: Search for jobs in Oregon plus other job seeking information. Central Oregon offices are located in Bend (541-388-6070) and Redmond (541-548-8196). For additional employment information try the Oregon Employment Department’s web site.
Youth Career Connect: Local internship opportunities for those aged 16 through 24.

National

Indeed: The number one job site in the world. Offers access to millions of jobs from thousands of company web sites and job boards.
USAJobs: Most, but not all, Federal job vacancies are listed here. To find additional job listings, use the Government Links page at FedWorld.gov to locate individual agency sites and position vacancies.

Apply For and Get a Job

Career OneStop - Interview and Negotiate: Learn the secrets of successful interviewing and negotiating.
Career One Stop – Resumes & Applications: This site, developed by the US Department of Labor, offers information on writing cover letters and resumes and includes samples and templates for a variety of resumes.
Cover-Letters.com: Provides detailed information concerning employment letters of all types.
Interviewing: Monster.com’s tips for interviewing including preparation, appearance, and follow-up.

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