Job Seeker Assistance
Your one stop shop
Staff at every Richmond Public Library location look forward to assisting you with your job search. However, resume review, job search assistance, and one-on-one sessions are offered subject to staff availability.
Job Search
Brainfuse JobNow
Connect with a certified career coach, seven days a week between 2 and 11 pm. Get help with résumé writing, applications, searches, and skill development needs.
Brainfuse VetNow
Connect LIVE with a military benefits navigator, seven days a week between 2 and 11 pm, for help with eligibility questions, connecting with veteran's benefits and community resources, transitioning from a military to civilian career, and more.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Information about the nature of work, working conditions, training and education, earnings and job outlook for hundreds of different occupations in the United States.
Career One Stop
CareerOneStop is the flagship career, training, and job search website for the U.S. Department of Labor.
Craigslist
Use Craigslist to search classified ads for jobs around the Richmond Area.
Goodwill
Goodwill offers guidance and support to job seekers through their Career Centers and their Online Resources.
Use this site to connect with employers and find job openings.
Network2WorkRVA
Network2WorkRVA connects skilled job seekers with employers looking to fill vital roles within their companies.
Monster
Monster is a global employment website. You can search for jobs and read career advice from Monster’s job experts.
Office of Community Wealth Building
The Office of Community Wealth Building seeks to facilitate equitable solutions that improve the quality of life and enhance wealth development opportunities for the City of Richmond’s most impacted communities.
City of Richmond Job Board
Explore job postings from the City of Richmond.
Snagajob
Search job postings for hourly work.
USAJOBS.GOV
This online portal to federal government jobs includes hiring paths for veterans, senior executives, Native Americans, and other audiences.
Virginia Career Works
Virginia Career Works exist to service local businesses and job seekers and provide them with the resources necessary to succeed.
Virginia.gov
Commonwealth of Virginia’s Recruitment Management System. Use this site to browse posting for state jobs.
Virginia Workforce Connection
Search the full-service employment center to find and view job openings, create and post résumé, look for training, and much more.
Resume Help
Resume Template
Here is a basic resume sample that you might use to craft your own resume.
A to Z Databases
Search for a jobs by title, keyword, business, etc.
Goodwill
Goodwill’s vocational services offer a pathway for individuals with disabilities to build and strengthen their work skills.
Resume Builder
Apprenticeship resources from the trusted source, Resume Builder.
Job Skills
IT Intership
Digital Skills Training and Internships sponsored by Virginia Union University's CMC-PP
Microsoft Office Powerpoint
Use Microsoft Office Powerpoint to create visual presentations for meetings, classes, or informal events like family celebrations!
Microsoft Office Word
Use Microsoft Office Word to create letters, resumes, brochures, business cards, or other correspondence.
Microsoft Office Excel
Use Microsoft Office Excel to create spreadsheets (documents with numbers).
GCF Learn Free
GCFLearnFree offers free tutorials and tests on topics from using a mouse to managing a check book.
Universal Class
New to computing? It’s never too late to learn! Visit our Universal Class for an introduction to basic terms and actions for typing and keyboarding.
DigitalLearn.org
The Public Library Association‘s site, DigitalLearn.org, is an IMLS grant-funded project to create an online hub for digital literacy support and training.”