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Job Readiness — The Modern Resume (Resume 101)

2023-02-08 11:30:00 2023-02-08 13:00:00 America/New_York Job Readiness — The Modern Resume (Resume 101) This workshop covers the most important aspects of writing a modern resume. Presented by OhioMeansJobs. Register online, in person, or by phone at 330.643.9020. Main Library - Computer Lab 2

Wednesday, February 08
11:30am - 1:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-02-08 11:30:00 2023-02-08 13:00:00 America/New_York Job Readiness — The Modern Resume (Resume 101) This workshop covers the most important aspects of writing a modern resume. Presented by OhioMeansJobs. Register online, in person, or by phone at 330.643.9020. Main Library - Computer Lab 2

Main Library

Computer Lab 2

This workshop covers the most important aspects of writing a modern resume. Presented by OhioMeansJobs. Register online, in person, or by phone at 330.643.9020.

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. Before taking this class, participants should have basic computer skills and an email address.  

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

  • Wednesday, February 8, 11:30 am
  • Wednesday, April 26, 11:30 am
  • Wednesday, June 28, 11:30 am

Note: Registration will close 24 hours before the scheduled start time. If there are no registrants, the class will be canceled.

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


We have various job resources available at your Akron-Summit County Public Library. Explore our Job Resource page for our Job Skills & Career Class Schedule, our Online Learning page, or check out these books in our collection regarding your job search:

"The Job Closer: Time-Saving Techniques for Acing Resumes, Interviews, Negotiations, and More" by Steve Dalton

"When Can You Start?: The Insider's Guide to Job Search and Career Success" by Bud Whitehouse 

"What Color is Your Parachute?: A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career-Changers" by Richard N. Bolles

"Linked: Conquer Linkedin. Land Your Dream Job. Own  our Future" by Omar Garriott and Jeremy Schifeling

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Job Skills & Career |

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Main Library

Phone: 330.643.9000
Branch manager
Michael Bianchi

Hours
Mon, May 05 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 06 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 07 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 08 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 09 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 10 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 11 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

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

Sat, May 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Mon, May 12, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
TechZone
This event is full

Tue, May 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center

Tue, May 13, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Tue, May 13, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
TechZone
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Wed, May 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
This event is full

Wed, May 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Wed, May 14, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
TechZone
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Wed, May 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
TechZone
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Thu, May 15, 10:30am - 11:30am

Thu, May 15, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Computer Lab 2

Thu, May 15, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center

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

Mon, May 19, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Tue, May 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center

Tue, May 20, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Wed, May 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
This event is full

Wed, May 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Thu, May 22, 10:30am - 11:30am

Thu, May 22, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Computer Lab 2

Thu, May 22, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center

Thu, May 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
TechZone

Thu, May 22, 6:15pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium

Tue, May 27, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center

Tue, May 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
TechZone

Wed, May 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
This event is full

Wed, May 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Wed, May 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
TechZone

Thu, May 29, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Quiet Study Room 1

Thu, May 29, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Computer Lab 2

Thu, May 29, 10:30am - 11:30am

Thu, May 29, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center

Thu, May 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
TechZone

Thu, May 29, 6:15pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium

Sun, Jun 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium

Mon, Jun 02, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Computer Lab 1
Registration opens Monday, May 12 2025 at 10:00am

Tue, Jun 03, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Tue, Jun 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space B

Tue, Jun 03, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Computer Lab 1
Registration opens Monday, May 12 2025 at 10:00am

Wed, Jun 04, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space B

Thu, Jun 05, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Thu, Jun 05, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Thu, Jun 05, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Computer Lab 1
Registration opens Monday, May 12 2025 at 10:00am

Thu, Jun 05, 6:15pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium

Thu, Jun 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
1 South High St.