Local Organizations

• Career Resource Center
• Harper College Career Center
• Illinois WorkNet (Arlington Heights Location)
• Illinois WorkNet (main site)
• JCFS Chicago
• National Able Network
• St. Hubert's Job & Networking Ministry

Resources for Unemployed Individuals

Who's Hiring:

• NWSRA
  Whether you have no experience working with People with Disabilities or have years of experience, we would love to talk with you. If you are looking for a fun, fulling job while making a difference in your community, NWSRA has the job for you. 

Job Fairs

• Northern Cook County Job Fair for Individuals with Disabilities
  Tuesday, May 24, 2022 | 2-4pm
  Harper College Learning and Career Center

Job Search Websites

• Flexjobs
• Glassdoor
• Indeed
• Illinois Job Link 
• USA Jobs

Resume Resources

• VisualCV Resume Creator (Peterson's Test Prep)
• Jobscan.co: Optimize your resume for applying online
• Tutor.com: Live online career assistance and resume reviews available noon-12 a.m.

Catch up on the latest Jobs & Careers programs

Resume Workshop
Access video recording

Resources: Employment Gaps, Highlighting your achievements, 

Better Resumes for Applying Online
Presenter: Denis Curtin, Job Search Chicago
Access PowerPoint slides here: https://www.slideshare.net/Denmarc931/better-resumes-for-applying-online-ahml

For Arlington Heights cardholders, an Info Services Librarian is available to help guide you to resources that may help with your job search. Complete our appointment form and someone will get in touch soon.

 Request an Appointment 

Resume Review
Schedule an appointment today to have your resume reviewed. Expert resume reviewers are available free of charge to Arlington Heights cardholders. Daytime and evening sessions are available at ahml.info/form/schedule-an-appointment  

Treat the job search like a full-time job, but combine strategies and resources for the best results. Use the Occupational Outlook Handbook to get job descriptions, future employment trends for over 250 of the most popular jobs, and connect majors with careers. Then, make a list of companies that interest you.

Next steps:

• Find out who works there and follow them on LinkedIn
• Search openings on the company's website
• Research and attend events the organization will be hosting or attending

Path to Career Readiness

Join the library's self-directed Path to Career Readiness program. This is a self-paced set of online and in-library activities designed to help new and returning job seekers develop effective resumes/cover letters, interview skills and workplace competencies. More information.