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Resources for Job Seekers
Looking for a new job? Interested in a new career? Find a collection of online resources for job seekers here. Use most resources inside the library or from home with your Niles-Maine District Library card.
| Name | Description | Use At Home? |
|---|---|---|
Brainfuse JobNow |
Support for job seekers from 3 - 10 p.m. daily with expert resume assistance, interview preparation, and career coaching. |
Yes |
Brainfuse LearnNow |
Practice tests for ACT, SAT, AP, Civil Service, NCLEX, TOEFL, and more. |
Yes |
Check Illinois |
Find Illinois home sale, business license, foreclosure, and bankruptcy records. Perform background checks. |
Yes |
Crain’s Business Chicago |
Business news and analysis. |
Yes |
Gale Courses |
In-depth, instructor-led, six-week courses for all topics. |
Yes |
Lynda.com |
Video based courses for business, technology, and creative skills. |
Yes |
Mergent Intellect |
Contains business directory, residential listings, demographic data, as well as industry reports and company profiles for international public and private businesses. |
Yes |
| Reference Solutions (Formerly Reference USA) |
Business directory, residential listings, demographic data, health care listings. Records can be downloaded for mailing/contact lists. |
Yes |
Treehouse |
Video based courses for technology and computer science skills. |
Yes |
| Value Line Research Center |
Stocks and mutual funds news and analysis, financial planning tools, investment strategies, and industry reports. |
Yes |
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How to Land a Job in 90 Days
Discover how to set goals, use social media, get past applicant tracking systems, and interview effectively. Brown bag lunch permitted. Call Deirdre at 847-437-7581 with questions. Register at www.worknetncc.com. Visit the Third Floor Desk or check our calendar for dates.