20. Hang a sign that says, you networking? Ask us how and why it’s “Are – important!” Hang it beside the search” computers. “job 21. Develop a checklist, to start,” for the recently unemployed. “Where 22. Print current jobs from Workforce and hang them beside the job search computer. 23. Hand out flash drives to job seekers (provided by an outside sponsor) for resume class use the flash drives to encourage attendance. flash drive!” – “Free 24. Allow free faxing for local numbers. 25. To make sure we are providing services that matter, develop a relationship with small businesses in the area that can mentor your library about the needs of small businesses. 26. Hold a competition” whoever saves the biggest percentage, wins a prize “coupon – (provided by an outside source). 27. Put a seeker” icon on our computers leading to local employers, job search “job sites, and online applications. 28. Keep a reference log of good job search sites; keep another of frequently asked questions, then compile those answers. 29. Keep stats of usage on various programming to identify and verify needs of our patrons. 30. Enable wireless printing from dedicated job seeker computers. 31. Find or create budget worksheet templates; compare wants vs. needs. 32. Create an updated display of books, web sources, and guides to help with resumes and interviewing skills. 33. Set up a job seeker station with resume software, printouts, available jobs, etc. 34. Host a card exchange” for businesses. “business 35. Create a monthly business spotlight.” “local 36. Host a monthly and learn” find a sponsor to provide food, and then offer “lunch – programs on various aspects of job searching, small businesses, or personal finances. Limit participation so the sponsor’s monetary commitment is limited each month.
20. Hang a sign that says, “Are you networking? Ask us how – and why it’s important!” Hang it beside the “job search” computers. 21. Develop a checklist, “Where to start,” for the recently unemployed. 22. Print current jobs from Workforce and hang them beside the job search computer. 23. Hand out flash drives to job seekers (provided by an outside sponsor) for resume class – use the flash drives to encourage attendance. “Free flash drive!” 24. Allow free faxing for local numbers. 25. To make sure we are providing services that matter, develop a relationship with small businesses in the area that can mentor your library about the needs of small businesses. 26. Hold a “coupon competition” – whoever saves the biggest percentage, wins a prize (provided by an outside source). 27. Put a “job seeker” icon on our computers leading to local employers, job search sites, and online applications. 28. Keep a reference log of good job search sites; keep another of frequently asked questions, then compile those answers. 29. Keep stats of usage on various programming to identify and verify needs of our patrons. 30. Enable wireless printing from dedicated job seeker computers. 31. Find or create budget worksheet templates; compare wants vs. needs. 32. Create an updated display of books, web sources, and guides to help with resumes and interviewing skills. 33. Set up a job seeker station with resume software, printouts, available jobs, etc. 34. Host a “business card exchange” for businesses. 35. Create a monthly “local business spotlight.” 36. Host a monthly “lunch and learn” – find a sponsor to provide food, and then offer programs on various aspects of job searching, small businesses, or personal finances. Limit participation so the sponsor’s monetary commitment is limited each month.
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