Job and Career Resources

For questions that can be answered with short, factual responses.

Databases (Library card required to access outside of the library)

• CBT Nuggets – Computer certification training videos (and more!). Hours of streaming video technology training for the beginner through expert. Many of the topics are correlated to IT industry certification exams. See the list of video topics (more are added every month). To begin, follow the step by step instructions in Getting Started with CBT Nuggets (PDF*).
• LearningExpress Library – Test preparation materials and interactive practice exams for many career certifications and entrance exams.
• Typing Master – Online tutorial to learn and practice typing. Includes a typing test, keyboard course, and numeric keypad course.
  Available only at computers in a CADL library.

Websites

• Capital Area District Library's Local Career Links
• Employment and Unemployment Statistics – Statistics on Michigan and the local area from the U.S. Dept. of Labor
• Michigan Unemployment Benefits – Information and online filing for unemployment.
• Michigan Works – Job postings and resume hosting service.
• Occupational Outlook Handbook – Job decriptions, training requirements and salary ranges for many types of jobs.
• Online Career Center – Job postings and advice on job searching including resume writing. From Monster.com.