The Arnold Branch of the Jefferson County Library (1701 Missouri State Rd., at the corner of Astra Way and Hwy. 141) will offer two free informational webinars in June covering how to get the most out of the library’s subscription to the online resource ReferenceUSA as a job seeker and as a business person. “Uncovering the Hidden Job Market: Career Search Strategies using ReferenceUSA” will be offered Wednesday, June 22nd at 2:30 p.m. and “ReferenceUSA Search Essentials” will be offered Friday, June 24th at 11:00 a.m.
During the “Uncovering the Hidden Job Market” webinar on June 22nd, attendees will learn how to use ReferenceUSA as part of their Career Searching Strategy. Included will be the importance of having accurate information for applications and resumes, creating engaging cover letters, assembling a network of references and referrers, finding key persons at a business to act as mentors, building datasets of potential employers based on skill set, work history and preferences as well as how to prepare for interviews and interactions through thorough research.
The “ReferenceUSA Search Essentials” webinar on June 24th is designed for the person new to using the database, this free webinar will cover all the basics of ReferenceUSA. The training will cover the four essentials anyone, particularly anyone new to ReferenceUSA, would want to know in order to be successful in using the resource. Lots of time will be reserved at the end of the session for questions.
Registration is required to attend these webinars and priority for the 6/22 event will be given to Jefferson County Library district residents as seating is limited in the Computer Lab. Please call 636-296-5171, email mmccarthy@jeffcolib.org, or visit the Information Desk at the Arnold Branch as soon as possible to register. Access to ReferenceUSA is available through the library’s website, www.jeffersoncountylibrary.org, through the Find Databases button to those with a valid JCL library card.
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