Jobs & Careers

JobNow! 
Job Now functions as an online job coach that library customers access from any computer from 1-11 PM using their library card account. This innovative tool will help customers write their resume and get feedback, plus assist with a job search and prepare users for the all-important job interview. It also includes a jobs and careers subject guide pathfinder that is customized with local Twin Cities resources and web links.

Learning Express Library 
Provides a completely interactive online learning platform of practice tests and tutorials designed to help users succeed on the academic or licensing tests they must pass. Get immediate scoring, complete answer explanations, and an individualized analysis of your results. Just some of the practice tests included: AP, Civil Service, EMS, GED, Nursing, Real Estate, TOEFL, US Citizenship.
(Subscription paid by Washington County.)

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CareerOneStop
Tools to help job seekers, students, businesses, and career professionals. Sponsored by the U. S. Department of Labor.

Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
Links to: business services, information about community development in Minnesota, facts and figures, help for job seekers and more.

MinnesotaUnemployed.com
A one-stop site with information and resources for people who are unemployed.

Minnesota Unemployment Insurance
Information for both employees and employers on this federal and state program which financially assists people who have lost their jobs.

Minnesotaworks.net
Create an account for yourself and search thousands of job openings. You can track the jobs you've applied for and you can apply for jobs online with your resume. Offered at no cost for job seekers or employers. A service provided by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.

Occupational Outlook Handbook
An alphabetical list of occupations with earnings, qualifications, and job outlook information as well as keyword search possibilities.

Washington County Workforce Center
Links to the services and programs provided by your local Workforce Center in Washington County (Woodbury) and the Minnesota Workforce Center System.

*Funding for electronic references is provided by ELM (Electronic Library for Minnesota) with a state appropriation to the MINITEX Library Information Network, MELSA (Metropolitan Library Service Agency) with funding from state and federal revenues, and Washington County.