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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
Mon, Jan 13 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jan 14 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jan 15 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jan 16 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jan 17 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jan 18 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 19 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

Wed, Jan 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Registration is now closed

Wed, Jan 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
This event is full

Thu, Jan 16, 10:30am - 11:30am

Thu, Jan 16, 6:15pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium

Sat, Jan 18, 10:15am - 12:00pm
Business, Government & Science Patent Alcove

Sun, Jan 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium
Registration is now closed

Tue, Jan 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center

Tue, Jan 21, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Computer Lab 1

Wed, Jan 22, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center

Wed, Jan 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
This event is full

Wed, Jan 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
This event is full

Thu, Jan 23, 10:30am - 11:30am

Thu, Jan 23, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Computer Lab 1

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

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

Sat, Jan 25, 10:15am - 3:00pm
Atrium,Auditorium,Meeting Room 1,Meeting Room 2AB,Meeting Room 3

Sat, Jan 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Library Educator Lab,Children's Library Programming Room

Mon, Jan 27, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Tue, Jan 28, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Computer Lab 1

Tue, Jan 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
TechZone

Wed, Jan 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
This event is full

Wed, Jan 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
This event is full

Thu, Jan 30, 10:30am - 11:30am

Thu, Jan 30, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Quiet Study Room 1

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

Thu, Jan 30, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
This event is full

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

Sat, Feb 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Library Programming Room

Tue, Feb 04, 12:15pm - 1:00pm
Business, Government & Science

Tue, Feb 04, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Computer Lab 1

Wed, Feb 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
This event is full

Wed, Feb 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
This event is full

Wed, Feb 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
TechZone
Registration opens Wednesday, January 22 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Feb 06, 10:30am - 11:30am

Thu, Feb 06, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Computer Lab 1

Thu, Feb 06, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Thu, Feb 06, 6:15pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium

Sat, Feb 08, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Tue, Feb 11, 12:15pm - 1:00pm
Business, Government & Science

Tue, Feb 11, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center

Tue, Feb 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Business, Government & Science Patent Alcove

Wed, Feb 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
This event is full

Wed, Feb 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
This event is full

Wed, Feb 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Wed, Feb 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
TechZone

Wed, Feb 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Children's Library Programming Room

Thu, Feb 13, 10:30am - 11:30am

Thu, Feb 13, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Meeting Room

Thu, Feb 13, 6:15pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium