Recession Resources
MLC's reference staff has put together links to some online resources to assist individuals affected by the economic crisis to get back on their feet. From job postings to resume writing tips, we hope these materials help!
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Spruce Up Your Skills
Tests and Tutorials:
- Learn-a-Test provides practice tests and tutorials on a variety of skills required for today's work force. Contact your local public library to access this free service provided by the Mississippi Library Commission!
Resumes, Cover Letters, and Interviewing Advice:
Other Useful Materials
Books at MLC
Materials available for checkout on recession-related topics:
Can I Lie on My Resume? Strategies that Win the Career Game. M. Rose Jonas. 2004.
Dressing Smart for Men: 101 Mistakes You Can't Afford to Make--And How to Avoid Them. Nicholson, JoAnna. 2004.
Dressing Smart for Women: 101 Mistakes You Can't Afford to Make--And How to Avoid Them. Nicholson, JoAnna. 2004.
Guerilla Marketing for Job-Hunting: 400 Unconventional Tops, Tricks and Tactics to Land Your Dream Job. Levinson, Jay Conrad. 2005.
Resumes for Dummies. Kennedy, Joyce Lain. 2003.
202 High-Paying Jobs You Can Land Without a College Degree. Rich, Jason. 2006.
Where Do I Go From Here? How to Be a Success on the Job. DVD. 2005.
Winning Letters that Overcome Barriers to Employment. Porot, Daniel. 2006.
Questions
If you have questions about these or any other materials at MLC, please call the MLC Information Desk at 1-877-KWIK-REF or email us at mlcref@mlc.lib.ms.us.
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