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Job Readiness

The Modern Resume

2022-04-19 11:30:00 2022-04-19 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, April 19
11:30am - 12:30pm

Add to Calendar 2022-04-19 11:30:00 2022-04-19 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
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Michael Bianchi

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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.

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Mon, Jun 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Library Programming Room

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115 E Market St Akron, Ohio 44308

Tue, Jun 30, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Library Educator Lab
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Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

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Teen Meeting Room
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Tue, Jun 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Atrium,Meeting Room 3

Wed, Jul 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room

Wed, Jul 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Library Programming Room

Wed, Jul 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
TechZone

Wed, Jul 01, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
TechZone

Thu, Jul 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room

Thu, Jul 02, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Thu, Jul 02, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Thu, Jul 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Library Educator Lab,Children's Library Programming Room

Thu, Jul 02, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Children's Library Programming Room

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Auditorium

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Children's Library Programming Room

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Teen Meeting Room
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Mon, Jul 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library Programming Room

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TechZone

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Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

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Children's Library Educator Lab
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Children's Library Programming Room
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Children's Library Programming Room

Wed, Jul 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Meeting Room

Wed, Jul 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
TechZone

Thu, Jul 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room

Thu, Jul 09, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Thu, Jul 09, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

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Children's Library Educator Lab,Children's Library Programming Room

Thu, Jul 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium

Fri, Jul 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library Programming Room

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Teen Meeting Room
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Sat, Jul 11, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Atrium

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Children's Library Educator Lab

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Children's Library Programming Room

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Children's Library Educator Lab
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Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

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Teen Meeting Room
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Wed, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room

Wed, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
TechZone

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Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

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Children's Library Programming Room

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TechZone

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Children's Library Programming Room

Thu, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room

Thu, Jul 16, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

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Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Thu, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Teen Meeting Room

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Children's Library Educator Lab,Children's Library Programming Room

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Auditorium

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Children's Library Programming Room

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Teen Meeting Room
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Meeting Room 2AB

Sat, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Auditorium,Meeting Room 1

Mon, Jul 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library Programming Room

Mon, Jul 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
TechZone

Tue, Jul 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Library Educator Lab
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Tue, Jul 21, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Tue, Jul 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Meeting Room

Wed, Jul 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room

Wed, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Library Programming Room

Wed, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
TechZone
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Thu, Jul 23, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

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

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

Thu, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Library Educator Lab,Children's Library Programming Room

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

Fri, Jul 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library Programming Room

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Teen Meeting Room
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Auditorium

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Children's Library Educator Lab,Children's Library Programming Room

Mon, Jul 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library Programming Room

Mon, Jul 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Library Programming Room

Mon, Jul 27, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
115 E Market St Akron, Ohio 44308

Tue, Jul 28, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Teen Meeting Room

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

Tue, Jul 28, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Library Educator Lab
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Wed, Jul 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room

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

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TechZone
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