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Job Readiness

The Modern Resume

2022-02-08 11:30:00 2022-02-08 12:30:00 America/New_York Job Readiness This workshop covers the most important aspects of writing a modern resume. Presented by OhioMeansJobs. via Zoom -

Tuesday, February 08
11:30am - 12:30pm

Add to Calendar 2022-02-08 11:30:00 2022-02-08 12:30:00 America/New_York Job Readiness This workshop covers the most important aspects of writing a modern resume. Presented by OhioMeansJobs. via Zoom -

This workshop covers the most important aspects of writing a modern resume. Presented by OhioMeansJobs.

Use the lunch hour to learn how to create a basic resume. You will also learn how to make a resume that will pass through employers’ applicant tracking systems. Formatting cover letters and follow-up letters will also be covered. Register to receive a Zoom link.

This class will be presented on the following dates and times:

  • Tuesday, February 8 | 11:30 am
  • Tuesday, April 19 | 11:30 am
  • Tuesday, June 28 | 11:30 am

Participants should have basic computer skills and an email address before taking this class.

Contact the Business, Government & Science Division at Main Library for more information, 330.643.9020, or bgsdiv@akronlibrary.org.

Additional details:

This program will be presented virtually on Zoom. You will receive an email with the participation weblink the week of the program. Please contact the Library if you register but are unable to attend. A webcam and microphone may be necessary to participate fully in this interactive event. If you have one or neither of these, your participation may be limited.s

Check out our Job Resources to read about and register for other upcoming Job Readiness programs. We also have a wide variety of free online learning resources available on our Online Learning page. You might also be interested in these books from our collection:

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Virtual Program | Job Skills & Career |

Main Library

Phone: 330.643.9000
Branch manager
Michael Bianchi

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Tue, Apr 21 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 22 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Apr 23 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Apr 24 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 25 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 26 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

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Main Library, located in the heart of downtown Akron, combines compelling public space with meaningful and relevant public library services for all members of our community. Since opening in 2004, the downtown library welcomes more than one million visitors each year.

Subject divisions include: Business, Government & Science, Culture & AV, Magazines & Newspapers, Special Collections (local history & genealogy), TechZone@Main, Teen, and a 12,000 square feet Children's Library.

Special services available at Main Library include: a Patent & Trademark Resource Center; U.S. Passport and Notary services; a Microbusiness Center; a Maker Space; a resource lab for early childhood educators; and regularly scheduled computer training classes. Also available at Main Library are more than 125 public access computers, color photocopiers/printers, laminating, scanning, faxing, and free Wi-Fi.

Specialized spaces include a 425-seat auditorium, public meeting rooms, and a used bookstore. An interior glass block walkway leads to a 600-space parking garage owned by the City of Akron. An outdoor amphitheater and landscaped park complete the complex.

Upcoming Events

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Thu, Apr 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room

Thu, Apr 23, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Thu, Apr 23, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Thu, Apr 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Meeting Room

Thu, Apr 23, 6:15pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium

Fri, Apr 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room

Sat, Apr 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library Programming Room

Sun, Apr 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium

Mon, Apr 27, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
115 E. Market St., Akron, OH 44308

Tue, Apr 28, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Wed, Apr 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room
This event is full

Wed, Apr 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Wed, Apr 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Library Programming Room

Wed, Apr 29, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
TechZone

Thu, Apr 30, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Quiet Study Room 1

Thu, Apr 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room

Thu, Apr 30, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Thu, Apr 30, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Thu, Apr 30, 6:15pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium

Fri, May 01, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Fri, May 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room

Sat, May 02, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Sat, May 02, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Children's Library Programming Room

Sat, May 02, 2:00pm - 4:45pm
Auditorium

Mon, May 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room

Mon, May 04, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Meeting Room

Tue, May 05, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Tue, May 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Library Programming Room

Wed, May 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room
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Wed, May 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Library Programming Room

Wed, May 06, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Atrium,Auditorium,Meeting Room 1,Meeting Room 2AB,Meeting Room 3

Wed, May 06, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
TechZone

Wed, May 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Meeting Room

Thu, May 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room

Thu, May 07, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Thu, May 07, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Thu, May 07, 6:15pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium

Fri, May 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room

Sat, May 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Library Programming Room

Mon, May 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room

Mon, May 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
TechZone

Tue, May 12, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Wed, May 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Wed, May 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room
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Wed, May 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Library Programming Room

Wed, May 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
TechZone

Wed, May 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Children's Library Programming Room

Thu, May 14, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Thu, May 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room

Thu, May 14, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Thu, May 14, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Meeting Room

Thu, May 14, 6:15pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium

Thu, May 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
1 S. High St., Akron, OH 44308

Fri, May 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room

Sat, May 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Library Programming Room

Sat, May 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Computer Lab 1,Computer Lab 2,TechZone
Registration opens Saturday, April 25 2026 at 10:00am

Mon, May 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room

Mon, May 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
TechZone
Registration opens Monday, April 27 2026 at 10:00am

Mon, May 18, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Meeting Room

Mon, May 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium,Meeting Room 2AB

Mon, May 18, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
115 E. Market St., Akron, OH 44308

Tue, May 19, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Wed, May 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room
This event is full

Wed, May 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Library Programming Room

Wed, May 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
TechZone
Registration opens Wednesday, April 29 2026 at 10:00am

Wed, May 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
TechZone

Thu, May 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room

Thu, May 21, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Thu, May 21, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Thu, May 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Meeting Room

Thu, May 21, 6:15pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium

Fri, May 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room

Sat, May 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library Programming Room