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Employment Resources

See our resource page for job seekers here!

 

What are soft skills?

Learning Express

LearningExpress Library includes the Career Preparation Center, which has resources to help you change careers, conduct a successful job search, create great resumes and cover letters, interview with confidence, accept a job and negotiate your salary, learn social networking skills, and strengthen your business writing skills. It also has information on many different careers and the qualifications they require, and practice exams to help you prepare.

  • Get started now
  • More about Learning Express here
  • Video tutorials on using Learning Exrpress

AtoZdatabases

The AtoZ Business Database includes a job search section, as well as information on writing a resume, preparing for interviews, and assessing your skills.

  • AtoZ Training Center: Live two-session classes with AtoZ instructors
  • Video tutorials on using AtoZdatabases

LinkedIn Learning

The LinkedIn Learning online video training library is an excellent resource offering almost 3,000 self-paced training classes on a wide range of skills, including job searching, writing resumes, and many business and computer skills. All of the courses are taught by expert instructors and have fully searchable transcripts.

  • Create a profile and/or log directly into your account, to track of your coursework and progress.
  • More about LinkedIn Learning here
  • Video tutorials on using LinkedIn Learning

Peterson's Test & Career Prep

Peterson's Test & Career Prep provides resources for students planning for college and professionals embarking on a new career path. Resources for students include Test Prep, College Planning, and Financial Aid Tools. Resources for job seekers include Career Assessments, Career Overviews, Occupational Database, a Resume Tool, and Job Listings from Indeed.

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Portsmouth Public Library, NH

Library
175 Parrott Avenue, Portsmouth NH 03801
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Monday – Thursday: 10 AM – 8 PM

Friday – Saturday: 10 AM – 5 PM

Sunday (September - May): 1 PM – 5 PM

Sunday (June - August): CLOSED

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(603) 427-1540
Fax
(603) 433-0981

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