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PERSONAL COMPUTERS

Equipped with Microsoft Office 2003 package. Internet access, résumé and cover letter writing software (See Winway Résumé below), access to Internet job searching and online skills assessment tools. Your computer will be monitored by a staff member to ensure you are visiting appropriate websites. In addition, we ask that you honor our 2-hour maximum use policy when someone is waiting for a computer.

FAX MACHINE

For sending job related applications, résumés, unemployment claims, etc. This machine does not receive faxes. If you need to receive a fax, please see a Walk in Career Counselor for assistance.

TELEPHONE

There are two phones in the Resource Center. You will need to dial “9” before the phone number. Job related long distance phone calls are allowed, but a Resource Center Staff Member will need to enter a confidential code. Please be considerate of others when using the phone.

PHOTOCOPY MACHINE

For copying jobs, résumés, letters, useful information and more. If you are unsure how to use the copy machine, please see the Resource Center Staff Member for assistance.

PRINTER

All of the computers in the Resource Center are connected to the same printer. Please make sure when you pick up your printed materials, that they are yours. Please also be aware of how many pages you are printing. We do supply paper, but you are welcome to bring in your own if you want your résumé printed on special paper. Please notify the Resource Center Staff Member so he/she can make an announcement to hold off other people printing to avoid them printing on your paper.

BOOKS AND GUIDES ON RÉSUMÉS, INTERVIEWING AND CAREERS

To provide you with the latest tips, techniques, and information.

WINWAY RÉSUMÉ

This résumé writing software program is on all of the computers in the Resource Center. Please be aware that résumés should be exported to Microsoft Word when finished (a five second process), or they will not be readable when trying to open on a computer that does not have WinWay Résumé. Don’t forget to save on your disk or flash drive!

DIRECTORIES AND NEWSPAPERS

To keep you up-to-date with the latest job information.

COMPANY SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS FOR SOME LOCAL EMPLOYERS

If a job order instructs you to fill out an application at CareerPoint, ask the Resource Center Staff Member for the appropriate application.

RECENT CAREERPOINT JOB LISTINGS

This list is updated weekly and contains jobs that are listed specifically through CareerPoint. You can find a paper copy of it on the table, but if you would like details about a specific job you can find it on the Resource Center computer “Desktops”. Note: Unless an employer notifies CareerPoint that a job has been filled, we are under the assumption that it is open.

HOT JOBS BOARD

These are jobs that we think our Job Seeking Customers will find interesting or an employer wants to highlight because of an immediate need. You are welcome to photocopy any of these jobs, but please return them back to the board.

EDUCATION & TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES BROCHURES AND CATALOGUES

For exploring local colleges and training centers - on the shelves in the hallway.

SUPPORTIVE STAFF MEMBERS

We are available to answer questions and provide basic technological support. If you are not familiar with computers, please sign up for an introductory computer class before using the computers. Resource Center Staff can only provide limited instruction. If you need immediate assistance, please meet with a Walk in Counselor.

The CareerPoint Staff is pleased to assist you with your job search. Whether your job search be self guided or assisted, we have many resources available for your use. We rely on funding to keep these resources updated and functional. If you found any of the Resource Center features helpful during your job search, please assist our funding potential by letting us know when you get a job!

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