Job & Career

Whether you are looking for a new career path, switching roles within your field, updating your current resume or looking to further your education, we have a list of resources to get you started.

• Career Research
• Job Listings
• Resumes & Cover Letter Help
• Interview Skills
• Continuing Education
• College Resources
• Test Preparation

Career Research

CareerOneStop – Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, CareerOneStop provides resources on salary and benefit information, job training, résumé and interview techniques and tools to transition from the military.

Occupational Outlook Handbook – For hundreds of different types of jobs, the Occupational Outlook Handbook details the training and education needed for each job, average earnings, expected job prospects, job requirements, working conditions, job search tips and information about the job market in each state.

Job Listings

Beaver County Times Job Resources – The Times’s Jobs page offers readers in Beaver County a place to look for jobs, post their resumes, get career advice pertaining to interviewing, resumes, cover letters, salaries and benefits. For employers, it allows for job postings and resume searches. Readers can also find a series of columns that cover employment news and tackle common workplace and job-seeking issues.

NEXTpittsburgh Listings – Ready for a new Pittsburgh job challenge? Check in each Tuesday and Friday for the latest in company job and hiring news

PA CareerLink – Search thousands of job opportunities and events throughout Pennsylvania, and explore a variety of career resources to help you find your next job.

PA CareerLink Pittsburgh & Allegheny County – The PA CareerLink® – Pittsburgh provides jobseeker, reemployment and training services to enhance employability of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County residents.

Sewickley Area Jobs from Indeed.com – Search Sewickley jobs from job sites, newspapers, associations and company career pages

SPL Employment Opportunities – Come work at SPL! See what positions are currently available.

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Resumes & Cover Letter Help

Resume Cafes with SPL Librarians – Schedule a one-on-one appointment with a Librarian for help with creating or updating your resume or cover letter.  You can also get interview help, as well.

Books in our Career Section – Check out these books and resources from the SPL Career section.

Cypress Resume Services – Effortlessly create professional resumes in minutes, no writing skills required. Resumes are automatically formatted and compiled. Exporting and downloading is quick and easy. Library-sponsored resource.

Tutor.com Resume and Career Services – More than just for students! Job seekers can find resources for resume and cover letter templates, interview guidelines, and much more, including 24/7 Resume Drop-off – Get detailed feedback in 24 hours. Library-sponsored resource.

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Continuing Education

Gale Presents: Udemy – Offers more than 6,000 video-based courses in business, technology, software, and personal development—and nearly 2,000 courses are taught by instructors in their native language (French, German, Japanese, Portuguese, and Spanish).  Use a Google account or Microsoft account to access Udemy (Gmail.com, Outlook.com, live.com, msn.com, or hotmail.com). 

Mango Languages – Mango is an online language-learning system that can help you learn languages like Spanish, French, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, German, Mandarin Chinese, Greek, Italian, Russian and more.

One-on-One Tech Help – Not sure how to get started with ebooks? Having trouble setting up email on your phone? We’re taking one-on-one appointments to help you figure out your tech problems. We can help with smartphones, tablets, ereaders, and most small consumer electronics.

Tutor.com – Got homework? Get online help from real tutors! Live Homework Help offers online tutoring for 4th grade to College level questions in English, Math, Science and Social Studies. Non-traditional students and adult learners can take advantage of essay writing, skills building, GED prep, and other tutoring services designed specifically for adults. To find out how it works, sign up for an account and click their “Check out our FAQs” link.

College Resources

BigFuture by the College Board – Gets you started planning for college, finding the right college for you, exploring career options, figuring out how to pay for it and how to get in.

CareerOneStop – Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, CareerOneStop provides resources on salary and benefit information, job training, résumé and interview techniques and tools to transition from the military.

Niche.com – Niche helps you find the college that’s right for you. Explore college reviews, rankings, and statistics.

Princeton Review – Careers After College – Includes a quiz to determine your style and interests and suggest careers.

U.S. News: College Rankings – Get rankings of 1,600 schools, use their tools to search for your perfect fit and find details on scholarships, loans, and grants.