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Recognized by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation as a model for targeted employment outreach, JobLINC has served the Memphis area since 1990. JobLINC helps job seekers locate employment opportunities. It also helps employers find workers. A service of the Memphis Public Library & Information Center, JobLINC is designed to help Memphis area residents find jobs by providing:
- listings of available jobs
- aid in locating training opportunities
- one-on-one assistance in conducting job searches and preparing for interviews
- job readiness workshops
JobLINC can help employers find the right people to fill job openings. This link benefits job seekers, employers, and all of the Memphis area with increased employment.
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- Job Search Websites
- Job Readiness
- Career Planning and Assessment
- Computer Tutorials
- Test Preparation and Practice
- Training and Higher Education
- Networking and Job Search Support Groups
- Research Occupations and Employers
- File for Unemployment Benefits
- Financial Literacy
- Job Finding Assistance
- Health Information
JobLINC and the Memphis Public Library's Job and Career Centers have an extensive collection of materials on career selection, educational opportunities, resume and cover letter writing, interviewing, and test preparation.
For more information about JobLINC, please call 901-415-2787 or email joblinc@memphistn.gov.
Career Planning and Assessment
CareerPath.com is a career resource center that will assist you in making the right career decisions. Assistance is provided with career tests, advice and resources.
Users have the opportunity to search for jobs, create a personal profile and use a Career Toolkit to build and save resumes, cover letters, and references. Career Transitions also features quick assessments to help people identify new opportunities based on current skills, occupational knowledge, and interests.
Education Planner is a one stop career and college planning website. It is a public service of the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency.
A system to classify jobs into job categories, interest clusters, or work personalityIn the Holland Model, work personalities are represented by Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising and Conventional. Holland Code Self-Assessment tool provided on the Rogue Community College Website.
Widely used 70 question personality instrument that helps individuals discover their personality type. The KTS-II is based on Keirsey Temperament Theory™, published in Please Understand Me and Please Understand Me II by Dr. David Keirsey.
Assessment of personal experiences which lead the individual to learn what gifts are possessed for service to others.
Computer Tutorials
Memphis Public Library & Information Center's Computer Classes
General Computer Tutorials
- Digital Literacy
- Internet4Classrooms
- GCF LearnFree
- Microsoft Office Tutorials
- Transition to Microsoft Office 2007 and 2010
Mouse Exercises
Typing Lessons
Resume Writing Assistance
- Emurse
- eResumes & Resume Writing Service
- Got Resume Builder
- NY Career Zone
- LearningExpress Library aka LearnATest
- Microsoft Word Resume Templates can be used to create professional-looking resumes. To access these templates, visit Microsoft Word on the desktop. Under File, choose New. Then click on Templates on My Computer in the right-hand column. Under Templates, choose Other Documents. Finally, select resume style to customize for your purposes.
Job Readiness - Resumes, Interviews & Applications
Job Readiness
A single stop site for education, job training, résumés, and interviews. This site also has opportunity for networking.
This site allows you to browse the Wall Street Journal’s career section online.
Users have the opportunity to search for jobs, create a personal profile and use a Career Toolkit to build and save resumes, cover letters, and references. Career Transitions also features quick assessments to help people identify new opportunities based on current skills, occupational knowledge, and interests.
This site is used to share and enhance the tools necessary to learn computer and Internet skills needed in today’s global work environment.
Job searches, resumes, career development, and advice for college graduates
This site was designed as a practical Manual for job hunters and career changers. Networking is also available on this site.
LearningExpress Library (Learn-A-Test)
General development in school arranged from elementary, middle, high, GED, college and even for jobs and careers. This site also allows you to retake any test they provide for practice.
Microsoft Career Center for Job Seekers
Tips for success, tools needed to obtain a job and tips fior college students. This site is powered by
An advice site for jobseekers to search nationwide job listings and post their resume for potential employers. The site also offers opportunities for networking
Creative job search and planning site sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
A nationwide networking site for career seekers and employers.
A site that provides you with high caliber online learning 24 hours of the Day.
Posts free career and employment information. This site also allows networking opportunities.
The Social Jobs Partnership is a collaboration between Facebook, the U.S. Department of Labor, the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), Direct Employers Association (DE), and the National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA). This site help facilitates employment for America’s jobless through the use of social networks.
This site is devoted to job services. Services this site provides are help building a resume, writing letters, and lessons on job interviews.
Get information involving labor laws, job fairs, and headlines obtaining facts on employment rates and workplace safety.
The Tennessee Electronic Library provides access to a variety of helpful career resources from the interview process to starting your own business.
This sites mission is to equip job seekers like you with the advice, research, and inspiration you need to plan and achieve a successful career.
Resumes
Highlights the various styles of resumes (chronological, functional, & combination) to help the job seeker choose which format works best for their situation.
An advanced networking site that helps form a resume.
eResumes & Resume Writing Service
On this site you'll find all you need to know about writing and distributing resumes and cover letters that will knock the socks off the recruiters, HR people and computers that read your resume. This site also tells you about job searches and job interviews, about tools and resources for resume-writing, and criteria for selecting someone to help you write a great resume.
A website that step-by-step helps you form a resume.
Career readiness site sponsored by the New York Department of Labor.
Interviews
A nationwide networking site for career seekers and employers.
Microsoft Online learning for careers computers, math, and reading.
Applications
Sample online job application for practice purposes provided by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.
Experience Works Practice Job Application
Sample online job application for practice purposes.
Job Search Websites
City of Memphis & Shelby County
City of Memphis Human Resources
From this site you can find jobs available with the City of Memphis, and you are able to apply on-line for any job in which you are interested.
Commercial Appeal Employment Classified Ads
A searchable database of the newspaper's classified ads. Allows you to view ads from the current paper or the Sunday issue.
Greater Memphis Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber is the lead economic development agency for the City of Memphis and Shelby County that markets the areas unique assets (logistics, musical heritage, and pioneering medical community) to the world. Find links to vendors and employment opportunities in Memphis.
The Memphis Business Journal website has a search engine for local job postings.
Online database that allows job seekers to search for jobs by category in Memphis and surrounding areas. Post a resume; take a career assessment test and much more.
A list of telephone numbers and web links for many leading companies in the Memphis area.
From this site you can find jobs available with Shelby County, and you are able to apply on-line for any job in which you are interested.
Tennessee Career Centers @ Memphis
A collaborative partnership between the private sector, non-profit agencies, and federal job training and education programs. Integrates the resources and activities of various federal programs, such as Unemployment Insurance, Title 1, Job Service, Veteran Services, Adult Basic Education, Vocational Rehab, Department of Human Services, and Title V.
Provides employment services and training for individuals across the Memphis, Shelby and Fayette County region who are seeking a job or transitioning to a new line of work, and businesses in need of employees.
Workforce Investment Network aka Memphis Area Career Center
A community resource that prepares job seekers for jobs and helps connect them to employment opportunities in Memphis, Shelby County, and Fayette County. Identifies and pre-screens qualified talent for local businesses, and in some instances provide grants for training.
State of Tennessee
Complete set of employment tools for job seekers in Tennessee. Job seekers and employers can access information about jobs, resumes, education, and much more.
Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Promotes workforce development and improved workplace safety and health throughout Tennessee. Get information about state labor laws, job fairs, and unemployment claims.
Tennessee Department of Labor’s Mobile Career Coach
Mobile center with services similar to what you might find in a Tennessee Career Center. Provides a mobile computer lab with internet access; creates a venue for workshops including résumé assistance and interviewing skills; and serves as a recruitment center for companies moving into our state.
National
A computerized network that links the 1,800 state employment service offices. It provides seekers with the largest pool of active job opportunities available anywhere. The nationwide listings in America's Job Bank contain information on approximately 250,000 jobs.
Developed by the U. S. Dept. of Labor, this site allows you to search a database containing over ten million employers for job leads. It also contains a Resource Library which provides links to over 3,500 career-related web sites, many of which are sites showing available job openings. You can also find information on job market trends, wage trends, and other valuable career-related information.
Pathways for Students and Recent Graduates to Federal Careers
Program designed to assist college students and recent graduates get started in the Federal workforce.
The current available job openings with the United States government are found on this site, as well as general information about working for the federal government. The site also offers online applications for any job openings.
General
Online job searching tool that connects hard-working nonexecutive job seekers with employers. Job seekers are able to create automated job alert emails, use resume builder, and have access to several career resources for advice and news related to job market.
A popular commercial site, CareerBuilder.com allows users to search for jobs, post resumes or find information about upcoming career fairs nationwide.
Chronicle of Higher Education - Job Openings
Makes available the job listings published in the previous week's issue of The Chronicle of Higher Education. Job listings can be browsed by type, or the entire list can be searched using key terms.
A search engine that checks job listings from major job boards, newspapers, associations and company career pages.
HCareers -Hospitality and Retail Job Openings
A search engine for the hospitality industry which includes hotels, restaurants, retail, and tourism.
A search engine that connects job seekers directly to company job boards.
This site offers information on working in a nonprofit setting. It also provides a searchable database of jobs, volunteer opportunities, internships and consultant work.
Indeed is a search engine for jobs. With a design similar to that of a normal search engine, it searches all the job listings from major job boards, newspapers, associations and company career pages.
Workplace advocates linking diversity-friendly employers with the LGBT workforce. Browse employers, job openings, and more.
Search and apply to job openings found directly on over 22,000 company websites.
A site for jobseekers to search nationwide job listings and post their resume for potential employers. The site also offers opportunities for networking.
Search millions of job listings from across the web. Find local jobs, salary comparisons, and employment trends.
Military/Veterans
Fleet and Family Support Program
A site to support sailors and their families with programs and services such as relocation assistance, information and referral, financial management counseling, spouse employment, advocacy, and transition assistance.
This site is designed to make it easy for Reserve Component service members to connect to and find jobs with military friendly companies looking for their training and skills.
Aimed at helping veterans and military spouses find meaningful employment. Works with a network of 1600 state and local chambers and other strategic partners from public, private, and non-profit sectors.
Job search engine for military friendly jobs and careers. Networking opportunities are available.
Provides central resources that allow veterans to access jobs available to them.
Networking
Career Transition Groups – Memphis
This site offers free support to job seekers. Private networks allow members to share jobs, make announcements, seek help, get information and conduct other informational and request exchanges needed during their job search
Worldwide Network. This site allows you to network with friends, family, and employers .
Search job listings and see company salaries, reviews, and inside connections for any company.
Job search and career networking site that allows you to make the connections to get hired.
Manage your professional identity. Build and engage with your professional network. Access knowledge, insights and opportunities.
The Social Jobs Partnership is a collaboration between Facebook, the U.S. Department of Labor, the National Association of Colleges and Employers, DirectEmployers Association, and the National Association of State Workforce Agencies. The partnership’s goal will be to facilitate employment for America’s jobless through the use of social networks.
Using Social Media for Job Searching & Networking
Media network for how to conduct job searching on sites such as Facebook and LinkedIn.
Research Occupations and Employers
Developed by the U. S. Dept. of Labor, this site allows you to search a database containing over ten million employers for job leads. It also contains a Resource Library which provides links to over 3,500 career-related web sites, many of which are sites showing available job openings. You can also find information on job market trends, wage trends, and other valuable career-related information.
A site of resources for universities, colleges, and careers. Also on this sit you may find scholarship opportunities, and financial aid.
Research and analyze companies and industries around the world.
Provides students with information to help them identify their skills and interests when choosing a career.
Fortune Magazine’s Company Rankings
Annual ranking of America’s 500 largest corporations, including detailed company information.
Search job listings and see company salaries, reviews, and inside connections for any company.
Complete set of employment tools for job seekers in Tennessee. Job seekers and employers can access information about jobs, resumes, education, and much more.
Nationally recognized source of career information, designed to provide valuable assistance to individuals making decisions about their future work lives. Revised every two years, the Handbook describes what workers do on the job, working conditions, the training and education needed, earnings, and expected job prospects in a wide range of occupations.
The Occupational Information Network is a comprehensive database of worker attributes and job characteristics. It replaces the Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT) and is now the primary source of occupational information. The site also allows users to find occupations which match their particular skills using the Skills Search.
ReferenceUSA (Memphis Public Library & Information Center card required)
Database of more than 20 million businesses and 222 million consumers. Reference and research tool for students and job seekers.
Online salary, benefits and compensation portal designed to help users get current compensation information.
This site provides information to help you carefully weigh the opportunities and benefits of service in the military.
Test Preparation and Practice
- Learning Express aka Learn-A-Test
- Test preparation and practice for a wide range of educational and occupational tests. In addition to interactive practice tests and tutorials, some study materials can be downloaded as e-books in the free Adobe Acrobat PDF format. Access outside the library is possible with a Memphis Public Library card number by choosing the "library card access" option.
- TCAP and Gateway Tests
- The Tennessee Department of Education provides information on all of the educational assessments used in the state, including TCAP and Gateway. Included on this site are samples and practice tests. Use the menu on the left to learn more about a test of interest.
Other Useful Sites:
ACT Use this site to register for the test online or send previous scores to selected schools. Information about other tests offered by this organization, such as WorkKeys, is also provided here.
CollegeBoard.com Register online for the SAT or find a test center near you.
Compass Placement Test practice:
http://www.act.org/compass/sample/index.html
http://www.highline.edu/stuserv/testcenter/COMPASS.html
http://www.gpc.edu/~gpcls/practicecompass.htm
Educational Testing Service ETS is the home for a multitude of tests, including AP exams, GRE, PRAXIS and TOEFL.
Internet4Classrooms Internet4Classrooms is a collaborative project that provides assistance to those taking Gateway or TCAP exams. The site also offers modules to assist students in learning different subjects and computer applications.
Messick Adult Education Center
Tennessee GED This fact page outlines the requirements and procedures for obtaining a GED in Tennessee. Also provided is a link for statewide GED classes and test centers.
Test Prep Review Offers free practice tests for most standardized tests, including ASVAB, COMPASS, HOBET and various nursing exams.
Training and Higher Education
Training and Higher Education
A site of resources for universities, colleges, and careers. Also on this sit you may find scholarship opportunities, and financial aid.
Career and job site for African American college students. Searches for campus books are available on this site.
Campus Tours: Virtual College Tours
A directory of colleges with information about admissions, programs of study, tuition, and the student body. This site also provides virtual tours for many of the included schools, as well as links to college websites.
A single stop site for education, job training, résumés, and interviews. This site also has opportunity for networking.
A site that allows your help with planning career, high school, college, financial aid and help put information into a portfolio.
This page, from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, provides links to websites where rankings of graduate, undergraduate, law, business, medical, and international schools can be found.
The Princeton Review's site for undergraduate study, this site provides resources for current and prospective students. Requires free registration for full access.
The Common Application is a not-for-profit organization that serves students and member institutions by providing an admission application - online and in print - that students may submit to any of approximately 300 member schools.
Distance Learning & Online Degree Programs
Use Peterson's site to search for distance learning programs by school, area of study, degree or keyword.
The Graduate Memphis College Resource Center offers free, comprehensive support to help adults finish their college degrees. Located on the 1st floor of the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library.
Learning Express aka LearnATest
Test preparation and practice for a wide range of educational and occupational tests. In addition to interactive practice tests and tutorials, some study materials can be downloaded as e-books in the free Adobe Acrobat PDF format. Access outside the library is possible with a Memphis Public Library card number by choosing the "library card access" option.
Tennessee Board of Regents Career Information Delivery System
TCIDS is an online supercenter that unlocks career and educational opportunities- FREE to Tennesseans! Has interest surveys, career database and videos , institution databases, and more.
US News & World Report: America's Best Colleges
The online version of the popular annual report. Basic rankings are provided free-of-charge; expanded information is available for a fee.
US News & World Report: America's Best Graduate Schools
The online version of the popular annual report. Basic rankings are provided free-of-charge; expanded information is available for a fee.
Apprenticeships
Apprenticeship Programs at Messick Adult Education Center
This is a training site for International brotherhood of Electrical Workers, National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee, and the National electrical Contractors Association.
Apprenticeship Programs in Tennessee
Lists of U.S. Department of Labor Office certified Apprenticeships and Apprenticeship programs. Networking is available on this site
Financial Aid
Big Future by the College Board
Get the facts on majors and careers and find out how to get to where you want to go.
A guide to the Section 529 state college savings program, which is designed to make college savings easier for families. Provides information on the plans in all states, with links to related websites. For Tennessee residents, see Tennessee BEST below.
The online application for federal student aid. Visitors can also get school codes and find out the status of their online applications. Also available en Español.
Provides an extensive database of national, community, and college-specific scholarships. Access is free, but users must create an online profile which will help to match students to scholarships for which they are eligible.
The portal for all federal student aid information, this site provides information on preparing for college, choosing a school, applying for aid, funding sources, attending school and repaying loans. Also provides links to FAFSA and instructions on obtaining a PIN for online applications.
FinAid: The Financial Aid Information Page
A guide to online resources for scholarship and loan information. Although most links guide the user towards FastWeb, there are other scholarship search services provided.
The Graduate Memphis College Resource Center offers free, comprehensive support to help adults finish their college degrees. Located on the 1st floor of the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library.
The Michigan State Libraries' Grants for Individuals site indexes grants that are available for the purpose of education, mostly in the form of scholarships or direct financial aid. You may search by academic level (Precollege, Undergraduate, Graduate, or Postdoctorate), population group (Minorities, Veterans, Disabled, etc.) or subject.
Memphis Opportunity Scholarship Trust
Founded in 1998, MOST provides scholarships and tuition assistance for elementary students from underprivileged families.
National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) is an association of over 3,000 colleges, universities, career schools, and others with an interest in the effective administration of student financial aid. The Association does not provide financial aid to students, but serves as a clearinghouse of information and resources for parents, students and counselors.
Tennessee's 529 Plan-the Baccalaureate Education System Trust (BEST) Program. Review the details of the plan, download enrollment materials, or request to have the materials mailed to you.
Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation - College Pays
Administers financial aid to assist students in obtaining post-secondary education. Also includes the administration of the Tennessee Lottery Scholarships.
Provides funding for eligible clients of the Workforce Investment Network, where suitable, to help them become qualified for employment. The Workforce Investment Network serves Local Workforce Investment Area 13.