Recession Resources: Employment, Training, and Advice for Jobseekers

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!

Search for a Job

Mississippi:

• State Personnel Board's List of Available State Jobs
• Job Seeker Services from Mississippi Department of Employment Security
• WIN Job Centers (via the Mississippi Department of Employment Security)
• Search the Clarion-Ledger's Careerbuilder site for Mississippi-specific jobs

National:

• America's Job Bank
• Careerbuilder.com
• Career Magazine
• Career One Stop
• Computer Jobs.com
• Job-Hunt.org
• Monster.com
• Wetfeet.com
• USAJOBS (Federal jobs)

International:

• 4 International Job Search

Spruce Up Your Skills

Computer Training:

Using the Internet

Microsoft Training

Goodwill Community Foundation's LearnFree Resources (click here to register for a free account)

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!

• The Mississippi Department of Employment Security and the U.S. Department of Labor offer e-Magnolia, which "ensures that individuals in Mississippi have access to online certificate and degree programs that are relevant to Mississippi’s workforce needs and economic conditions." Sample programs include construction, green energy, and office support.

• Building Skills 4 Work allows users to learn valuable workplace skills such as cooperation, resolving conflict, math at work, active listening, and more.
• Free online typing instruction

Resumes, Cover Letters, and Interviewing Advice:

• Career One Stop's Tips
• Sample resumes from About.com

Other Useful Materials

• Re-enter the Job Force
• File for Unemployment in Mississippi
• Salary Survey - Find out what the average salaries are for various professions
• Occupational Employment Statistics
• Stimulus Watch
• Recession Resource Center
• LinkedIn - Professional networking site
• Coping with Unemployment

Books at MLC

Materials available for checkout on recession-related topics:

10 Strategies for Reentering the Workforce: Career Advice for Anyone Who Needs a Good (Or Better) Job Now. Ghilani, Mary E. 2009.

150 Best Recession-Proof Jobs. Shatkin, Laurence. 2009.

202 High-Paying Jobs You Can Land Without a College Degree. Rich, Jason. 2006.

301 Best Questions to Ask on Your Interview. Kador, John. 2010.

Acing the Interview: How to Ask and Answer the Questions That Will Get You the Job. Beshara, Tony. 2008.

Fearless Resumes: The Proven Method for Getting a Great Job Fast. Stein, Marky. 2010.

The Girl's Guide to Kicking Your Career into Gear: Valuable Lessons, True Stories, and Tips for Using What You've Got (A Brain!) to Make Your Worklife Work For You. Friedman, Catlin. 2008.

New Rules for Today's Workplace. Linsell-Roberts, Sheryl. 2011.

Over 40 and You're Hired: Secrets to Landing a Great Job. Ryan, Robin. 2010.

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.

Updated: 1/27/2012