October 15, 2020

Are you applying for a job and want someone to look over your updated resume? Or would you like a second set of eyes to proofread your cover letter before you submit a job application? One of the professional services the Marathon County Public Library (MCPL) offers is the proofreading and editing of job-related documents such as resumes, cover letters, and curricula vitae. Patrons may email these documents (preferably in Microsoft Word format) to ref@mcpl.us, and one of our qualified Adult Reference staff members will proofread them in the areas of spelling, grammar, structure, and clarity. Patrons will then receive a reply email containing our suggested edits within 2-3 business days. MCPL’s...

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August 3, 2010

Marathon County job-seekers should check out the following new titles that have been added to the Headquarters Library's Career Connection collection: Cover Letter Magic | Get a Job Without Going Crazy | How to Find a Job on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, MySpace and Other Social Networks | Knock 'em Dead 2010, The Ultimate Job Search Guide | Occupational Outlook Handbook 2010-2011 150 Best Recession-Proof Jobs 101 Best Ways to Land a Job in Troubled Times Survive and Succeed -- in Spite of a Bankrupt and Bailout Society Tell Me About Yourself, Storytelling to Get Jobs and Propel Your Career | Purchase of these and other recent career titles was made possible by grants from the...

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July 13, 2010

Resumes can aid a job-seeker in getting their foot in the door. Resumes, though, need to be top-notch to get noticed, especially now that some companies are using resume-reading technology to speed resume screening. Here are some helpful resume tips: When you're working on your resume, use keywords appropriate for the position you're applying for. Read through the position description and jot down words/phrases used in it. Mirror that language in your resume and cover letter. Use variation of keywords. If you're looking for an accounting position, for example, use 'accountant' and 'accounting' in your resume. Use keywords correctly and smartly. Don't just...

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May 20, 2010

Need some help with writing resumes? Well then, mark your calendars for Susan Guarneri's 3 Steps to a Stand-Out Resume  program to be given this next Monday May 24th. Susan will be presenting her Stand-Out Resume program at the Rothschild Branch at 3:00 on Monday. Later that day, she will give the same program at 6:30 at the Wausau Headquarters. So, you have two opportunities to receive some guidance from a noted career consultant and author. Funding for the programs was made available through a grant from the Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin. No pre-registration is required; the programs are free to all.

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January 19, 2010

The Marathon County Public Library is constantly adding new job/career books, compact discs and DVDs at all locations. Here are some of the most recent additions: *ACING THE INTERVIEW *AMAZING RESUMES *CAREER BUILDING *COVER LETTERS FOR DUMMIES *FINDING A JOB AFTER 50 *HOW TO FIND A JOB ON LINKEDLN, FACEBOOK, TWITTER AND OTHER SOCIAL NETWORKS *INSTANT INTERVIEWS *JOB INTERVIEW PHRASE BOOK *150 BEST JOBS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY *150 BEST RECESSION-PROOF JOBS *200 BEST JOBS FOR RENEWING AMERICA The materials were purchased through a grant from the Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin. Check out these and other job/career items at your MCPL branch!

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October 28, 2009

Finding out what job openings are available can be a frustrating experience. Many openings never end up in the local newspaper Classifieds. Likewise searching the Internet for job listings can be time-consuming. Now, there's a handy new type of website that will quickly produce comprehensive listings of openings... Job Aggregators! What is an Aggregator site? It is a website that  is narrowly focused on one subject. In this case, it is job listings. Job Aggregator sites collect job postings from other websites such as Yahoo.com, CareerBuilder.com, Monster.com, HotJobs.com...AND employer websites! Since Aggregator sites combine information from many, many sources into one...

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October 7, 2009

Marathon County jobseekers will soon have an opportunity to get some expert advice on finding a job. On October 27th Susan Guarneri, a Career Consultant, will be presenting a free program on JOB SEARCH INSIDER SECRETS at the Wausau Library. Guarneri will be presenting information on Job Search Strategies. There are some basic keys to a successful job search and Guraneri will be sharing those keys with the audience. Likewise there are some common job search mistakes and Susan will discuss them as well.  Guarneri will also talk about Personal Branding and Resume Strategies that maximize your job search efforts. JOB SEARCH INSIDER SECRETS  is free to the public. No...

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September 14, 2009

Marathon County jobseekers will have several opportunities to get expert advice on job search success in the coming weeks! Career Consultant Susan Guarneri will be presenting her "Job Search Insider Secrets" program at three MCPL locations in September and October. On Monday September 21st at 6:00pm, Susan will give her program on the secrets to job search success and common job search mistakes at the Athens Branch Library. Call 257-7292 for details. On Tuesday September 22nd at 6:00pm, Susan will be presenting her program at the Rothschild Branch Library. Call 359-6208 for details. Lastly, on Tuesday October 27th, Susan will give her program at the Wausau Headquarters. Starting time is 6:30....

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August 26, 2009

One of the websites available on the library's Career Connection computers is CW JOBS. Any job seekers looking for employment in Marathon County will want to check out this online resource. CW JOBS is a free service offered by the Wausau Region Chamber of Commerce. It is free to job seekers and members of the Chamber. CW JOBS aims at linking job seekers with employers. Job seekers can create their own personal profile, upload a resume and then search/apply for a position. Employers can likewise create a profile, post jobs and view uploaded resumes. CW JOBS is one of the many job-seeking materials the Headquarters Library has available to help Marathon County job seekers. Stop in...

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July 15, 2009

The Headquarters Library's Career Connection features links to a dozen websites of interest to job seekers. This series will highlight each of those websites in the coming weeks. The Job Center of Wisconsin is the premier website for Wisconsin jobseekers. Created in 2008, it currently features details on over 14,000 job openings statewise; employer listings; information for laid-off workers including unemployment insurance; upcoming job fairs;  job seeker tips; and related  material. Stop into the Headquarters Library and check out the Job Center of Wisconsin website. You can also access the website at www.wisconsinjobcenter.org or by calling 1-888-258-9966.  ...

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July 1, 2009

When it comes to finding a job, first impressions count! Submitting poorly-done cover letters or resumes won't help your job prospects. If you're unsure of how to write a cover letter or what to include on a resume, don't despair! The Marathon County Public Library's Career Connection Area can help. All three Career Connection computers located on the Second Floor offer the WinWay Resume program. The program  provide sample cover letters which you can then modify to include your own information. Likewise WinWay has sample resumes for various careers. Once you pick the career/job you're interested in, WinWay displays sample resumes for that job along with fill-in-the-blank templates that allow...

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June 1, 2009

Several new titles have been added to the Headquarter Library's Career Connection Area. If you're unemployed or having trouble making ends meet, you might want to check out the following items. The "Very Quick Job Search" DVD provides essential job search techniques from career expert Michael Farr. The "Quick Resume and Cover Letter" DVD provides information and tips on writing a winning resume and cover letter. "Dealing With a Drop In Income" and "Help for Hard Times" are two locally-produced brochures with tips on dealing with being unemployed, coping if you're struggling financially and agencies that  can help in various ways. Both guides are free for the taking. Along with these...

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May 4, 2009

The final Job Seeking Skills Workshops will be offered the week of May 4th at the Wausau Library. On Tuesday May 5th the session will cover Writing Applications and Interview Skills. On Thursday May 7th the session will cover Writing Resumes and Cover Letters. Both sessions start at 6:30 in the 3rd Floor Wausau Room. No registration is necessary. All sessions are free. If you are interested in polishing your Job Seeking Skills, take advantage of these last offerings. See you there!

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May 4, 2009

Marathon County  jobseekers now have another resource to use in their search for employment. The Wausau Library has opened its 'Career Connection'  area on the 2nd Floor. The area features three computers loaded with resume-writing programs and links to job sites in Wausau, Marathon County, the state of Wisconsin and the United States. New job-related books and audiovisual items such as CDs and DVDs are shelved in that area and available for check-out. Also available are dozens of free brochues on resume- and cover-letter writing, applications, interview skills, telephone tips, want ads, coping with unemployment and similar topics. The 'Career Connection' is available for use...

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April 23, 2009

With Wausau's jobless rate topping 12%, the Public Library can help local job seekers. The Library is offering Job Seeking Skills workshops this Monday April 27th and Thursday April 30th at the Wausau Library. The sessions offer up-to-date, valuable information on interviewing, job applications, resumes and cover letters. The instructor is from the NTC Learning Center. The sessions are free. No pre-registration is needed. So, stop into the Headquarters Library this Monday at 6:30 for one-on-one help in finding a job. For more details, call 261-7234.

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March 30, 2009

A Reminder to Marathon County Jobseekers: Monday March 30th and Thursday April 2nd, the Marathon County Public Library and North Central Technical College are once again offering workshops useful to jobseekers. Monday's session will cover Applications and Interview Skills. Thursday's session will cover Resumes and Cover Letters. The workshops will be held in the Wausau Room on the Headquarter Library's 3rd Floor. Sessions start at 6:30 and run to 8:30. The sessions are free. No registration is necessary. For more information, call 261-7234.

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March 2, 2009

Beginning on March 9th at 6:30, the Marathon County Public Library and NTC Learning Center will be presenting Job Seeking Skills workshops at the Wausau Library. Sessions will include "Applications & Interview Skills" and  "Resumes & Cover Letters." The twice-weekly workshops are free; no registration is necessary. For further information, call NTC's Learning Center at 803-1152 or Marathon County Public Library at 261-7234.

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