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Waldport Public Library

Jobs & Career Resources!

Check out the Waldport Public Library’s resources and web links to assist you in cover and resume letter building processes, job training skills, job searches, interviewing and more.

Computer Access

The Waldport Public Library offers free access to computers and Wi-Fi in the library, for job searches, career education and training, word processing, and more. Printing is .10 cents per page.

WorkSource Oregon: 120 NE Avery St., Newport, Oregon, (541)-265-8891. Free computer access for job searches. WorkSource is a good resource for virtual workshops to improve your skills - career assessment, career planning, career exploration, financial literacy skills, job searching, social media & networking, resume writing, interview preparation, computer skills, English as a second language, and orientations to learn about training & education opportunities. 

Job Sites

USAJOBS connects job seekers with federal employment opportunities across the United States and around the world.

WorkSource Oregon is a network of public and private partners who work together to respond to workforce challenges, resulting in job attainment, retention and advancement.

Lincoln County (Oregon) Career’s webpage connects job seekers to job opportunities in Lincoln County of Oregon.  

QualityInfo.org webpage is the Oregon Employment Department’s Workforce link to job and career exploration, economic data, training and education, and more.  

Goodwill Job Connection (GJC) connects you to free job search services, career skills development, resume and cover letter help, and much more. 

Creating Resumes and Cover Letters

Career One Stop is a job search, career assistance, resume and cover letter help site.

Learning Express Library assists in making work goals a reality- start a new career or advance in a computer field. Learning Express also has available resume and cover letter templates. You will need to register (create an account), verify your library, and then you can begin your search.  

Canva has a collection of professional resume and cover letter templates- free to customize with Canva’s design editor. 

Goodwill Community Learning (GCF Learning.org): Looking at advancing your career, enhancing your skills, or embarking on a new career? Use GCF Learning.org to help you plan your current career, apply and interview for jobs. Get training skills that will help you succeed in life.

Library Databases

These Waldport Public Library’s Gale Databases can be used at home or in the library. You will need your library card number and password to use Gale databases.

Learning Express Library is an interactive database with job search and tools for workplace improvement. In addition, Learning Express Library has practice tests, GED and college preparation exams, and citizenship tests. You will need to register (create an account), verify your library, and then you can begin your search. 

Books, e-Books, and Audiobooks

The Waldport Public Library has access to books on resumes, cover letters, job hunting, and job interviews. Check out the Chinook Library Network library catalog for your job or career needs.

Library2Go: Chinook Library Network card holders can download eBooks and audiobooks. Topics include job interviews, resumes, and cover letters. If you need assistance we are happy to help, 541-563-5880. 

Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH): Find information on jobs, careers and forecasted job/career growth. Also available online at Bureau of Labor Statistics www.bls.gov/ooh/.

More Internet Resource Sites

Peace Corps, a service opportunity for motivated change-makers to immerse themselves in a community abroad, working side-by-side with local leaders to tackle the most pressing challenges of our generation. 

AmeriCorps, builds communities, economic futures, and job careers through education and opportunities. 

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