Job & Career Help
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Call (614) 470-4328, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Leave a message if the Job Coach is unable to take the call. You can also email if you need help with your job search, resume or interview.
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Life Skills (Adult Education, Job & Career Help, Social Services)
Get Job Help
Get free help with job searching, resume writing, interviewing skills and technology training. Ask our staff about services available at your branch or check out the Upcoming Events section for days and times.
Check out JobNow
Get free, live coaching for help with resumes, interview practice, career coaching and job searching. Use their resume creator, templates and tools to prepare your resume and get it professionally reviewed in 24 hours.
RESUME AND INTERVIEW PREPARATION
Got Resume Builder
Build your resume with step-by-step writing guides and context-sensitive writing tips (email address required).
Monster.com Work
Monster is one of the tried-and-true job boards. This page features advice and tips for job seekers in a variety of fields.
OhioMeansJobs (OMJ) Virtual Hiring Events
OhioMeansJobs provides monthly opportunities to virtually connect with businesses that have available positions and are ready to hire.
OhioMeansJobs (OMJ) Job Search
Create a profile, upload your resume and apply directly for jobs in Ohio.
The leading professional social network allows you to create a profile, upload your resume, and find and apply for jobs all in one place.
Experience Columbus
Experience Columbus provides a list of large, Columbus-area employers that are frequently hiring, with links to the companies’ job boards.
PREPARING FOR AN INTERVIEW
Practice Interviewing with Big Interview
OhioMeansJobs provides access to Big Interview, a resource for fine tuning your interview skills through video tutorials and virtual interview practice.
Learn How to Use Virtual Meeting Tools
LinkedIn Learning for Library offers courses on software used for virtual meetings and interviews. Use the search function to find courses on tools like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet and more.
Job Now
JobNow offers immediate access to a Live Interview Coach and other online resources for resume writing and job searching.
Dress for Success and My Brother’s Closet
The Dress for Success Career Center (for women) and My Brother’s Closet (for men) provides tools for a successful career search as well as an interview-ready outfit for eligible clients with a referral.
UNEMPLOYMENT HELP
Apply for Unemployment
Submit your application for unemployment insurance benefits through the State of Ohio’s portal.
Healthcare.gov
Learn the differences between Medicaid, CHIP, COBRA and health insurance Marketplace plans and find links to apply to each. Find out about the Special Enrollment Period to get coverage.
Social Services at the Library
Talk to a social worker in person or on the phone and access resources for topics like affordable housing, food access, legal aid, health and more.
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Achieve More & Prosper (AMP)
Provides support in a variety of areas for young adults, ages 16-24, with a personal advocate, career services, education, transportation and more.
Columbus Urban League
Provides tools, resources and services needed to help Black job seekers advance in the workforce.
Godman Guild
Offers free adult education, workforce development and skill-building classes.
Goodwill Columbus
Provides extensive resources and skill-building opportunities to help job seekers find a career and increase skills and wages.
Jewish Family Services (JFS)
Provides workforce development through group workshops and one-on-one coaching.
Ohio Means Jobs (OMJ)
Franklin County
Provides workshops, a resource lab and individualized services to connect central Ohio job seekers with employers.
Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) - Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation (BVR)
The BVR provides individuals with disabilities services and supports necessary to help them attain and maintain employment.
ReEntry Advisory Board – Job Training
Training and education resources for ex-offenders to successfully reenter the workforce.
Opportunity Port
Apply to seal your criminal record online with legal help from Opportunity Port
TRANSPORTATION
COTA Income Assistance Program
COTA offers half-priced fares to customers who receive income assistance.
