Job and Career Resources

Washington County Library can help with all steps of your job search process!

Check out these titles in our digital collection that can help you find your dream job, start your own business, lead and manage better, and more.

Career corner at R. H. Stafford Library

Job Corner

Stop by the Job Corner at R.H. Stafford Library for books and resources to help with your job search. 

Photo of people tabling at a job fair.

Job Search & Interviews 

Find career information, get live interview coaching, and visit the annual job fair. 
Resume Review at R. H. Stafford Library

Resume Writing

Find resources to help draft a great resume, or bring your resume to R.H. Stafford Library and receive a free 10 minute review.

Video: Setting Up a Small Business Website and Blog

Get started with your new small business website or blog. Learn how to register your new business with the state of Minnesota and pick out a corresponding domain name from a domain name provider. Discuss blog/website hosting options and then learn the necessary steps to set up the blog/website and discuss installation of the necessary software to run the site successfully. 

This workshop, hosted by Washington County Library and funded by MELSA, was presented by Keer Keer Creative. 

CareerForce Assistance Available

CareerForce help is now available at Park Grove Library and Hardwood Creek Library! Visit during their desk hours to receive one-on-one job search support, help writing applications, cover letters, and resumes, assistance filing for unemployment, and more.

Park Grove LibraryCareerForce logo.
Tuesday: 1-3 p.m.
Thursday: 1-3 p.m.

Hardwood Creek Library
Monday: 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Friday: 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

You can learn more about CareerForce offerings and services online or by contacting the Woodbury CareerForce by phone at (651) 275-8650.

JobLearn Workplace Skills 

• Improve and learn new skills with LinkedIn Learning

• Prepare for career exams on LearningExpress Library

• Match your interests to a career with CareerForce Interest Profiler

Job Search and Interviews

• Get live interview coaching via JobNow

• Explore the Occupational Outlook Handbook

• Find career information via Career & Education Explorer

• Perform market research with Data Axle Reference Solutions (formerly ReferenceUSA)

Resume Writing

• Receive help from a resume expert via JobNow

• Search catalog for resume books

• Participate in a free resume review at R.H. Stafford LibraryCareer Corner Logo-01

Job Corner and Other Resources

• Visit R.H. Stafford Library for books and resources to help with your job search.

• Search for career books in our catalog

•  NorthEast Metro Career Guide for students and young adults