Library Resources

The Library's collection of licensed databases & E-Reference Books may include information on this topic; these are commercial, copyrighted materials that PGCMLS licenses for the reference and research needs of its customers; often this material comes directly from printed books. Most of these databases may be accessed remotely, while a few are available only to users on PC's in our Branches.

Web Resources
Job Listings - General | Job Listings - Local | Career Guides | Career Tools | Company Information

Job Listings - General

• America's Career Infonet
  Occupation and industry information, state labor market information and career tools.
• CareerBuilder
  Conduct job searches, post your resume, or get job recommendations.
• USAJOBS
  The official job site of the US Federal Government is a one-stop source for Federal jobs and employment information.
• Monster.com
  Search for jobs, post your resume, get job fair and education information, and career advice.
• Looking for a Job? Start Here
  Are you having a hard time finding employment? Or has your employment status changed due to the current tough economic environment? The Enoch Pratt Free Library has provided a wealth of information for you.
• LatPro
  Employment site with information in Spanish, Portuguese and English which offers links to employers seeking individuals with bilingual, Spanish and/or Portuguese skills.
  Portal de empleos con información en español, portugués e inglés. Ofrece enlaces con empleadores que buscan personas con habilidades multiculturales y que hablen español o portugués.

• Prince George's County Memorial Library System Employment Opportunity Announcements
  
• Maryland State Government Job Openings
• Maryland - Workforce Exchange
  Search for current job openings in your community, create multiple resumes to apply for jobs online, research careers, file for unemployment insurance and find occupational training.
• Prince George's County Government Employment Opportunities
  View current opening and apply online.
• State of Virginia Career Opportunities

• America's Career Infonet
  Occupation and industry information, state labor market information and career tools.
• JobHuntersBible.com
  Job hunting tips and assistance from the What Color is Your Parachute experts.
• JobWeb
  Employer information, career planning, resumes, and other career services for new college graduates.
• Majors and Careers Central
  Find out about jobs and careers: what to expect from a job, training and qualifications, earnings, and the future for each occupation.
• O*NET (Occupational Information Network)
  A database of occupational requirements and worker attributes. It describes occupations in terms of the skills and knowledge required, how the work is performed, and typical work settings. Supercedes the U. S. Department of Labor's Dictionary of Occupational Titles.
• Qualification Standards Handbook
  This Manual (generally referred to as the Qualification Standards Operating Manual) contains qualification standards that have been established by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) for General Schedule (GS) positions in the Federal Government. It is directed primarily to personnel specialists who need to determine whether applicants meet the minimum requirements for the positions being filled. The information in this Manual may also be of interest to supervisors and managers, high school and college placement officials, applicants, and others who wish to obtain information about Federal employment qualifications.
• Salary.com's Salary Wizard
  See a graphed salary range for your job range and zip code.
• Social Security Handbook The Social Security Handbook includes the provisions of the Social Security Act (the Act), regulations issued under the Act, and precedential case decisions (rulings). It is one of numerous publications about the Social Security programs. It is a readable, easy to understand resource for the very complex Social Security programs and services.
• Green Careers Guide
  A guide to eco-friendly employment with information about the field, job titles, training requirements, training providers, news and a Find a Job search feature.

• Learn2Type.com
  Take an online typing test to determine your current speed, then register for free touch-typing lessons.
• Résumé Generator
  The Smart Career Moves Résumé Generator will help you prepare a resume. It will build a basic resume which contains all of the essential elements.
• How to Write a Resume
  Enoch Pratt Free Library's guide will walk you through the sections of a résumé, ways of formatting your résumé, and Web sites that can help you put together your résumé quickly.
• Empleos
  Information in Spanish on resume and cover letter preparation, samples of different formats, and information on how to prepare for an interview.
  Ofrece información en español acerca de cómo preparar el Currículum (resume), la carta de presentación e incluye ejemplos de diferentes formatos. Igualmente incluye información acerca de cómo prepararse para la entrevista.