Lake Cook Career Collaborative
Get expert help for getting ahead in your current job or finding a new one: the Lake Cook Career Collaborative provides information and resources available to you at no cost from your local library. Look here for free webinars, too; no library card required. The collaborative is a partnership among Indian Trails, Northbrook, Vernon Area, and Zion Benton public libraries.
VISIT CareerCollab.org
Library resources
Log in with your Vernon Area Library card number to get help with your resume or interview.
- LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com) This link opens in a new window
Video tutorials on resumes, cover letters, and job interviews. - Tutor.com This link opens in a new window
Check out the Career Center for tips on job searching and interview prep. Upload resumes and cover letters and a career expert will give you feedback within 24 hours.
On the web
- GotResumeBuilder.comCreate a resume by filling out a few online forms, designing the layout with a few clicks, and downloading. Provides sample resumes, how-to tutorial, and context-sensitive resume writing tips.
- Visual CVTool for creating and downloading or sharing your resume or CV. Includes option to import your career info from LinkedIn.
Articles
- Job interview tips in the age of social distancingCareerBuilder
- Job Specific Interview QuestionsThe Balance: Careers
- Phone And Video Interview Tips: Experts CommentOutwitTrade.com
- The 10 worst resume mistakes to avoidMonster.com