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Job Search Help Offered Through Indian Prairie Public Library

Making job searching easy from creating a resume to interview preparation.

Job seekers of all experience levels can benefit from Indian Prairie Public Library’s Jobs page.

The page offers interview tips, a list of local and virtual resources, and several databases that can be accessed for free with an IPPL card.

Don’t have a card? Get one at librarycard.ippl.info.

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Furthermore, the library offers IPPL cardholders access to three specialized resources on the Jobs page: Brainfuse JobNow, Lynda.com by LinkedIn, and ReferenceUSA.

Brainfuse JobNow features live job assistance with job coaches from 2-11 p.m. daily. It also provides up-to-date nationwide and local job search engines; professional resume critique; and proven interview techniques.

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Lynda.com by LinkedIn teaches new business skills with online video tutorials, covering topics like job search strategies, salary negotiation, and resume writing. Patrons can also watch tutorials to learn popular software.

ReferenceUSA provides information on over 25 million US and Canadian businesses so job seekers can research the company before the interview.

Indian Prairie Library’s expert staff is available to help. Call 630/887-8760, email ippl@ippl.info, or use the chat service on the website- look for the green "we are here" icon.

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