Finding Books Online
Go to the
library catalog and type in “job hunting” or “vocational guidance” under the keyword search tab. You can “request” a book (meaning have it delivered to your branch) if you have a library card and have established a PIN code.
Library Online Information
Go to the library
Knowledge Center. You must have a Sacramento Public Library card and have established a PIN code in order to access the following online information.
The resources below contain valuable information on how to prepare for a job interview, how to create a resume, how to prepare for job examinations, and much, much more.
Career Guidance Online
Career Guidance Online is broken down into three main sections: Jobs, Skills, and Resources.
- The Jobs section contains information on more than 3,300 jobs and 94 industries.
- The Skills section provides advice on applying for a job, acing an interview, behaving professionally in the work environment, and more—with more than 90 sample résumés and cover letters included.
- The Resources section includes more than 54, 000 articles on scholarships, internships, and more.
Learning Express Library
Learning Express Library contains resources that will help you succeed. Each of the Learning Centers offers the practice tests, exercises, skill-building courses, and information you need to achieve the results you want—at school, at work, or in life. Looking to land a job? You'll find an entire Learning Center dedicated to helping you get the one that's right for you.
The Job Search & Workplace Skills Learning Center will help you:
- Craft the resume that will get you hired
- Strengthen your job search, interviewing, and networking skills
- Achieve career success
The Computer Skills Learning Center will help you:
- Learn business software with tutorials on Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, Access, and Outlook.
- Take free practice examinations for a wide range of civil service exams, including Corrections Officer, Postal Worker, and Clerical. Other available exams include Nursing, Cosmetology, Real Estate, and more.
Online Job Sites
Government Job Sites
State of California
Employment Development Department www.edd.ca.gov/
The Employment Development Department (EDD) provides a comprehensive range of employment and training services in partnership with state and local agencies and organizations. These services, provided statewide through a
One-Stop Career Center system or
EDD Workforce Services Offices, benefit job seekers, laid off workers, youth, individuals currently working, veterans, people with disabilities, and employers.
Need help filing for unemployment? See our unemployment tipsheet!
One-Stop Career Center
8401 A Gerber Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95828
phone: 916-525-4717
Other Online Sites
Find job openings & resources for California and beyond.
Search for jobs, job fairs, and career resources.
A comprehensive job resource site that includes jobs databases, corporate profiles, resume posting, and a career resources store.
Where bilingual job-seekers (English and at least one other language) can search job listings (by language, location, industry, keywords), post your resume, and find job interviewing and resume preparation advice.
Providing career development resources for California
Explore career options and high growth jobs.
The #1 Entry Level Job Site.
Features hundreds of thousands of internships for college students and entry level jobs for recent grads.
The career hub for tech insiders.
Like Google for LOCAL job listings! Search over 500 job sites, newspapers, associations & company career pages by location and keyword.
California job search resources.
TheLadders.com brings $100k+ job seekers real, open executive-level jobs across the US and around the world.
This site is maintained by EDD's Labor Market information Division and includes information about getting job ready, job titles, how to find a job, and tips for success.
Yahoo! Jobs http://hotjobs.yahoo.com