Best Practices For Helping Job Seekers in Your Library - Fresno, California

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1 Best Practices for Helping Job Seekers in Your Library An Webinar Tuesday, November 10, :00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Infopeople webinars are supported by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian. Who are your panelists? Raye Oldham Megan Pittsley Bernice Kao Fresno County Public Library Agenda Three programs that work Getting started with job seekers for job seekers Ideas for partnerships Q & A

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3 What worked Provided dedicated time to practice using resources Brought people together to share ideas Panel of community partners Free2Succeed Job Center Free one-on-one career advising appointments Monthly job fair Various job seeker workshops and special programs Computer skills classes Books, DVDs, and online resources Fresno County Library Career center Dedicated staff to provide job coaching Outreach to community organizations

4 Your turn Click Yes or No in Feedback if: 1. Your library has any dedicated space for job seekers 2. Your library has any dedicated staff for job seekers 3. Your library has a brochure/bookmark/ website/wiki for job search resources Where to start Job Search Cycle Where to start One-on-One Career Advising Appointments Review tools (resume, cover letter, etc.) Analyze job search strategy and areas for improvement Provide referrals and resources based on needs assessment Suggest events and workshops they may want to attend

5 Where to start Fresno County Public Library Depends on contact Assess job seeker s competency level Establish counseling plan for job readiness Follow up Type into chat Your turn What are your first steps when a job seeker asks for help? How do you get started?

6 craigslist.org

7 indeed.com Learning Express Library Fresno County Library Job and Job Hunting Page

8 Fresno County Library about.com Fresno County Library weedles.com Fresno County Library

9 Your turn Type into chat What are some of your favorite resources for job seekers? We will post all your responses to the archived version of this webinar. Expanding your resources through partnerships North Carolina Department of Commerce JobLink Career Centers Employment Security Commission NC LIVE Expanding your resources through partnerships Master list of local nonprofits, schools, and career centers that receive flyers and s about programs Job Fair Coordinator Volunteers assist in developing continued business relationships, especially for Employer Meet & Greet Night Present outreach program at library conferences, job clubs, support groups, and EDD centers

10 Expanding your resources through partnerships Fresno County Public Library Workforce Connection Employment Development Department Local high schools and technical colleges Non-profit and community based organizations Type into chat Your turn What are some of the local agencies/ organizations that you have partnered with? If you ve thought of one during the hour that you intend to pursue, please type that in. What questions do you have? Please type your questions into the Q & A box. We ll answer these, as well as those sent in during the hour, as time allows.

11 Best Practices for Helping Job Seekers in Your Library Thank you for your participation! Raye Oldham Continuing Education Consultant Megan Pittsley Free2 Succeed Job Center Manager x5595 Bernice Kao Fresno County Public Library Job Service Outreach