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CHARDON -- The Geauga County Public Library has launched Brainfuse JobNow -- a versatile online service designed to support every step of the job search process.
JobNow features live online coaches who, among other things, assist in resume and cover letter preparation and help patrons prepare for job interviews. It provides live online assistance every day from 2 to 11p.m., powerful tools, and other resources for jobseekers and features the following services:
-- Live interview coaching: Patrons can brush up on interview techniques or get live online interview practice from trained job coaches. Job coaches and patrons communicate via voice or live chat in our online classroom. In addition to live interview coaching, patrons enjoy 24/7 access to interview tips and career resources.
-- Resume lab: Patrons can submit their resumes any time through the JobNow Resume Lab and a job coach will send it back within 24 hours with detailed feedback and suggestions for improvement. Users are also able to download resume templates and browse resources for producing better resumes.
-- Career resources: Patrons enjoy 24/7 access to a carefully selected library of job resources. In addition, Brainfuse job coaches help users strategically target jobs best suited to their interests and qualifications.
-- Adult Learning Center: The Adult Learning Center provides foundational, career enhancing skills to job seekers. In addition, the Adult Learning Center offers test preparation (including the GED and the USCIS (citizenship test), Microsoft Office help and an academic skills center featuring live, online tutors.
The Geauga County Public Library includes five full-service branches, including Middlefield and Thompson, a fleet of mobile services vehicles that serve rural areas and community centers, and an administrative center where technical services, computer services, facilities and administrative functions reside, in addition to its public library space.
To access JobNow, visit www.GeaugaLibrary.net and click on "Online Training."
Learn more about the Geauga County Public Library at www.GeaugaLibrary.net.
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