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Job Readiness — The Modern Resume (Resume 101)

2023-06-28 11:30:00 2023-06-28 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, June 28
11:30am - 1:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-06-28 11:30:00 2023-06-28 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 |

TAGS: | resume | job | career |

Main Library

Phone: 330.643.9000
Branch manager
Michael Bianchi

Hours
We're closed Sunday March 31
Mon, Mar 25 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Mar 26 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Mar 27 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Mar 28 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Mar 29 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Mar 30 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 31 Closed

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

Thu, Mar 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library Programming Room

Thu, Mar 28, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Quiet Study Room 1

Thu, Mar 28, 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Microbusiness Center

Thu, Mar 28, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Computer Lab 1

Thu, Mar 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Meeting Room

Thu, Mar 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium

Thu, Mar 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 2AB

Mon, Apr 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library Programming Room

Mon, Apr 01, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Computer Lab 1

Tue, Apr 02, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Computer Lab 1

Wed, Apr 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library Programming Room
This event is full

Wed, Apr 03, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Children's Library Programming Room
This event is full

Wed, Apr 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1

Thu, Apr 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library Programming Room

Thu, Apr 04, 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Microbusiness Center

Thu, Apr 04, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Computer Lab 1

Thu, Apr 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Meeting Room

Thu, Apr 04, 6:15pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium

Mon, Apr 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library Programming Room

Mon, Apr 08, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium,Atrium,Library Park/Amphitheater

Mon, Apr 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
TechZone

Tue, Apr 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
TechZone

Tue, Apr 09, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Computer Lab 1

Wed, Apr 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 2AB

Wed, Apr 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
TechZone

Wed, Apr 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Wed, Apr 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 2AB

Wed, Apr 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Wed, Apr 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
TechZone
This event is full

Thu, Apr 11, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Children's Library Programming Room,Children's Library Educators Lab

Thu, Apr 11, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room 1

Thu, Apr 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
TechZone

Thu, Apr 11, 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Microbusiness Center

Thu, Apr 11, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Computer Lab 1

Thu, Apr 11, 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Teen Meeting Room

Thu, Apr 11, 6:15pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium

Thu, Apr 11, 8:00pm - 9:00pm

Sat, Apr 13, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Auditorium

Sat, Apr 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Library Programming Room

Sat, Apr 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
TechZone

Mon, Apr 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library Programming Room

Tue, Apr 16, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Computer Lab 1

Wed, Apr 17, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room 2AB

Wed, Apr 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library Programming Room
This event is full

Wed, Apr 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Zoom

Wed, Apr 17, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Children's Library Programming Room
This event is full

Wed, Apr 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teen Meeting Room

Thu, Apr 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library Programming Room

Thu, Apr 18, 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Microbusiness Center

Thu, Apr 18, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Computer Lab 1

Thu, Apr 18, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen Meeting Room

Thu, Apr 18, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Auditorium

Fri, Apr 19, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Sat, Apr 20, 8:30am - 11:30am
Special Collections

Sat, Apr 20, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Sat, Apr 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium

Sun, Apr 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium,Meeting Room 3

Mon, Apr 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library Programming Room

Tue, Apr 23, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Computer Lab 1

Wed, Apr 24, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room 2AB

Wed, Apr 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library Programming Room
This event is full

Wed, Apr 24, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Children's Library Programming Room
This event is full

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

Thu, Apr 25, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room 1

Thu, Apr 25, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Quiet Study Room 1

Thu, Apr 25, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 2AB,Meeting Room 3,Atrium,Auditorium

Thu, Apr 25, 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Microbusiness Center

Thu, Apr 25, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Computer Lab 1

Thu, Apr 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Meeting Room

Thu, Apr 25, 6:15pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium

Sat, Apr 27, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room 2AB