Resources for Jobseekers
Welcome to the Brownwood Library's Virtual Branch, where you'll find eBooks, audiobooks, reference guides, practice tests, continuing education and so much more you can access from home.
Most of these resources require a library card. Apply for a library card here. Please contact us if you need help with your account! We want to get everyone connected!
Access these resources by logging in to the library's catalog with your library card number and phone number. Need more help? See Accessing Online Resources.
Most of these resources require a library card. Apply for a library card here. Please contact us if you need help with your account! We want to get everyone connected!
Access these resources by logging in to the library's catalog with your library card number and phone number. Need more help? See Accessing Online Resources.
Resources for Jobseekers
Applying for Jobs
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Job and Career Accelerator, which is part of the extensive LearningExpress Library, is an all-in-one resource to guide you through the entire job search process and provide personalized, step-by-step assistance. Includes resume & cover letter help, career exploration and practice interviews. Great resource for creating a resume from a template!
Check out the Skills Matcher and Interest Matcher quizzes under Find a Career Match. These are great for teens just entering the workplace or adults looking to change their career. Check out our illustrated guide to creating a resume on Job & Career Accelerator. We highly encourage you to create an account with LearningExpress Login. It is free for patrons of Brownwood Library and will allow you to save your progress. |
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Data Axle has partnered with Indeed.com to bring the latest job postings. This robust offering enables library patrons to search, apply and prepare for their next career move faster with deeper information and key career insights. Combining the search engine of Indeed.com, you can see the details about the company including the latest news, key executives, sales growth, competitors and parent and subsidiaries. This seamless integration enables patrons to get the background information they need to truly vet the opportunity for themselves and prepare for interviews all in one place. Data Axle has also incorporated career support features into the module, with reference materials that provide a variety of insights, including: interview advice, resume writing techniques, general job searching suggestions, aptitude testing, and continuing education testing tips. It also delivers career support webinars and online tutorials that give more in-depth information to further assist job seekers.
We encourage you to go to the Brownwood Library Data Axle page for more details on this resource. Access Data Axle directly by going to the site, then putting in your library card number. Or, access through the library's catalog. Need more help? See Accessing Online Resources. |
Improving your Hireability
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Adult Core Skills, which is part of the extensive LearningExpress Library, is an excellent resource for brushing up on skills for adults. This module includes four sections:
We highly encourage you to create an account with LearningExpress Login. It is free for patrons of Brownwood Library and will allow you to save your progress. |
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Career Center Plus, which is part of the extensive LearningExpress Library, is an excellent resource for anyone looking to advance their career.
Are you looking to take a career advancing test, including ASVAB, CDL, EMS, real estate, plumbing or so much more? This is a great resource with eBooks, practice tests and study guides. Check out our illustrated guide to all of the great resources on Career Center Plus. We highly encourage you to create an account with LearningExpress Login. It is free for patrons of Brownwood Library and will allow you to save your progress. |
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Computer Skills Center, which is part of the extensive LearningExpress Library, is an excellent resource for anyone looking to start with computers or learn advanced skills. It includes everything from the very basics of computers to advanced Word, Excel, Photoshop and more.
Check out our illustrated guides to all of the great resources at Computer Skills Center on Computers, Internet, and Software. We highly encourage you to create an account with LearningExpress Login. It is free for patrons of Brownwood Library and will allow you to save your progress. |
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High School Equivalency Center, which is part of the extensive LearningExpress Library, is an excellent resource for those looking to get their high school diploma. Check out our illustrated guides to the High School Equivalency, including local resources.
We highly encourage you to create an account with LearningExpress Login. It is free for patrons of Brownwood Library and will allow you to save your progress. |
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