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This spring, Madison Public Library and the Dane County Job Center are partnering to offer job seekers the tools and resources needed to make 2010 a successful employment year. Beginning in January of 2010, workshops will be offered at the Central Library for job seekers at any stage of their employment search. The series, "Are You Ready for 2010?: Diversify Your Approach to Employment", led by representatives of the Job Center, focuses on diversifying your approach to landing a job in uncertain economic times. Each session runs for an hour and a half, and registration is required; register online or call 266-6350. It is preferred that participants also register for an account on the Job Center of Wisconsin website prior to attending.
Transferable Skills: Identify Yours
Thursday, January 7 at 1:00 p.m.,
and Thursday, February 4 at 1:00 p.m.
Develop a Formal Work-Search Plan
Thursday, January 7 at 3:00 p.m.,
and Thursday, February 4 at 3:00 p.m.
Diversify Your Resume
Thursday, January 21 at 1:00 p.m.,
and Thursday, February 18 at 1:00 p.m.
Marketing Your Skills and Cover Letters
Thursday, January 21 at 3:00 p.m.,
and Thursday, February 18 at 3:00 p.m.
See more classes and workshops.
LearningExpress Library
LearningExpress Library provides an interactive online learning platform of practice tests and tutorial course series. Create your own individual username and password to take tests and track your progress. You'll get immediate scoring, complete answer explanations, and an individualized analysis of your results. Includes GED, EMS, Firefighter, PPST - Praxis, Civil Service, and reading, math and writing skills practice exams.
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Job Center of Wisconsin
Look for jobs, fill out applications, write resumes, and more. Great starting site.
Wisconsin’s WorkNet
A great Wisconsin state resource with labor and occupational data, salary ranges, JobNet, and many other links for both job seekers and employers.
State of Wisconsin
Click “Employment in Wisconsin” on the left
U.S. Department of Labor
A good gateway to lots of links.
This site has links to local Dane County Companies as well as many job assistance links.
Madison.com (Capital Times and Wisconsin State Journal)
These two local papers now utilize Yahoo! Jobs.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Click “Jobnogging”
Other newspapers by state or city
City of Madison
Dane County
State of Wisconsin
United States
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Worknet
Career Guide to Industries
O*NET Online
Career One Stop / Career Info Net
Job Hunter’s Bible
Salary.com
Career Builder
National Compensation Survey
WorkNet Click on “Wage Comparison”
U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Click on “Wages, Earnings & Benefits”