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.

Local Organizations

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

Resources for Unemployed Individuals

Employment Guides

• Job Hunters Bible: Helpful information from Richard Bolles, author of What Color Is Your Parachute?
• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Provides useful information about our economy and employment data. 

Job Fairs

• Illinois workNet

Job Search Websites

• Glassdoor
• Indeed
• Illinois Job Link 
• Recruit.net 
• USA Jobs
• Work 4 Illinois 
• ZipRecruiter
   

Resume Resources

• VisualCV Resume Creator (Peterson's Test Prep)
• Resume Writing Workshop (Gale Courses): Six-week, instructor-led course
• Free Resume Templates (Hloom.com) 
• Jobscan.co: Optimize your resume for applying online
• Tutor.com: Live online career assistance and resume reviews available noon-12 a.m.

Expert resume reviewers are available free of charge to Arlington Heights cardholders. 

Request an Appointment 

One of our reviewers will contact you to set up a personalized one-on-one appointment.

Currently, in-person appointments are suspended; however, a resume reviewer will reach out to schedule a virtual appointment.  Daytime and evening sessions are available.

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 

It can be difficult to keep up on all of the news amid the COVID-19 pandemic, especially if you are facing job loss and financial hardship. It is important to get your information from reliable sources, but this can be an overwhelming task. We have compiled lists of resources to help you navigate unemployment, financial hardship, and available community resources during this unprecedented time. In addition, the Illinois Treasurer's Office has added to their website COVID-19 information to assist residents, business owners, non-profits, and units of local government. 

COVID-19 RELIEF UPDATES:

• Taxpayers
• Broadband Assistance

Our Business & Nonprofit Services page has tools and advice to help you get started and stay in business.