We can help you find your next job
Looking for a job? The Library is a great place to start your job search, with resources for discovering a new career path, gaining new job skills, creating a cover letter and resume, and finding job opportunities. Free job search and career development programs, special job search computers, and staff help are available in the Library’s Job Resource Center located on level 7 at the Central Library.
We have partnered with WorkSource Seattle-King County and are a WorkSource Connection Site. WorkSource Partners are equal opportunity employers and provide employment and training services. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request for persons with disabilities.
We offer many opportunities for gaining new job skills through online learning, including LinkedIn Learning and Microsoft Imagine Academy.
We have job search resources you can use for free, on our computers or anywhere with an internet connection.
Get free one-on-one help with your job and unemployment questions by phone, online or text messaging. We can help you with basic technology skills, getting started with unemployment, help you learn new skills or apply for your next job.
Learn basic job skills in this series of virtual workshops.
Apprenticeship & Nontraditional Employment for Women - ANEW helps women learn more about construction trades and industrial careers in King County though free job counseling, financial support and workshops.
Washington Career Bridge - Career Bridge is a state government website with education programs, career quiz, and labor market data.
CareerOneStop - The U.S. Department of Labor sponsors this website that tracks wage and salary information by occupation, location, and highest paying jobs.
O*NET OnLine - O*NET OnLine has detailed descriptions of the world of work for use by job seekers, workforce development and HR professionals, students, researchers, and more.
Occupational Outlook Handbook - Find educational requirements, earnings, working conditions, and hiring outlook for a full range of job types.
O'Reilly Complete Public Library - Improve your computer and business skills. Access nearly 50,000 titles, including 7,000 videos about computing, databases, programming, web design and more. Formerly Safari Books Online.
Puget Sound Welcome Back Center - Puget Sound Welcome Back Center provides support for internationally educated professionals entering the job market in their field of study.
WOIS/The Career Information System - WOIS provides Washington state information on salaries, educational programs, schools and training requirements for various jobs. Includes tools to help you choose a career.
Washington State Labor Market Info - The Labor Market and Economic Analysis team provides data and analysis of Washington state's employment conditions, economy, job market and workforce.
WorkSourceWA.com - WorkSourceWA.com is your entry point to the WorkSource system. It offers all the industry-leading expertise of Monster.com, access to thousands of jobs and advanced job search tools, and connection to local WorkSource offices for expert job search assistance.
Find books and resources to help you create winning cover letters and resumes.
Resume Builder - This easy to use resume builder from the Workforce Development Council of Seattle-King County will help you create a professional resume.
Indeed.com Easy and Free Resume Builder - Create your resume in minutes with Indeed's free resume builder. Download it to your computer or use it to apply for any job.
Workshops – Attend no-cost workshops including Resume & Cover Letters, Interviewing, and more from our WorkSource partners.
Employers often advertise job openings in three ways:
Microsoft Office Specialist, Intuit, Information Technology Specialist, and Microsoft Certified Fundamentals certifications are industry recognized certifications demonstrating your proficiency to an employer or prospective college. These certifications validate your tech knowledge in Microsoft Office applications, QuickBooks, and other technology applications. We have partnered with Washington State Library to offer free certification exams as a part of the Microsoft Imagine Academy program to those that currently live, work or attend college in Washington State.
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