SJPL Works: Career & Business
Find your career. Build your business.
SJPL Works provides economic and workforce development resources for employment seekers, small business owners, and entrepreneurs.
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM - 8 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM - 8 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM - 8 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM - 8 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM - 6 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM - 6 PM |
| Sunday | 1 PM - 6 PM |
How We Help Find Your Career
- Resume Assistance: Meet with a Career Librarian one-on-one or in a small group setting for an overview of effective formatting, objective, experience, and accomplishment statements. A Career Librarian can also review and critique resumes and cover letters. Please send review request at least 3 days prior to application deadline. A 1-2 day turn around time is required, excluding weekends.
- Mock Interviews: Meet with a Career Librarian one-on-one to practice for an interview.
- Job Application Assistance: Meet with library staff and volunteers to get assistance in filling out job applications.
- Career Exploration/Transitions: Meet with a Career Librarian one-on-one to explore opportunities tailored to your personality, skills, motivations, and professional environment preferences.
How We Help Build Your Business
- Referrals: We connect you to organizations that can best assist with your business needs.
- Market Research: We can teach you how to utilize library business online resources such as PrivCo, Reference Solutions Business Directory, and Rich’s Online Directory of Bay Area Businesses.
For individual assistance, we recommend making an appointment.
Please call 408-808-2310.
Career Events Series
Pt 1: Resume & Cover Letter Workshop
Learn the essential elements of a successful resume and cover letter including how to highlight your accomplishments and transferable skills.
Pt 2: Resume Review
Have your resume reviewed by a SJPL Works Business & Career Librarian during a 15 minute one-on-one meeting.
Pt 3: Interview & Networking Skills Workshop
Learn how to successfully prepare for an interview to land your next position.
Pt 4: Mock Interview
Practice your interview skills by answering behavioral/situational interview questions then receive feedback.
SJPL Works Partner Events
More business, career, and small business events are available with our partners.
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