Carnegie-Stout Public Library can help you:

• Look for a job

• Apply for a job

• Get ready for a job interview

• Learn new job skills

Here are some ways you can get started on the next step in your career. If you have questions or need help, the librarians at the Reference Desk on the library’s second floor are happy to help. You can visit in person, call the library at 563-589-4225, or send an email to yourlibrarian@dubuque.lib.ia.us

Finding Jobs

Are you looking for a new job? This is where you can find job listings for the Dubuque area and the state of Iowa. Return to top

• If you have lost your job, contact the Dubuque office of Iowa Workforce Development for help in filing for unemployment.
• The City of Dubuque lists job openings on their website. This is also where you can find job openings for Carnegie-Stout Public Library.
• The County of Dubuque and the State of Iowa both list job openings  on www.governmentjobs.com.
• You can find local job listings with Dubuque area companies and employment agencies on Access Dubuque. Access Dubuque is a partnership between the Telegraph Herald and the Greater Dubuque Development Corporation.
• The State of Iowa's Enhance Iowa website includes links to job listings for different types of jobs in different areas of the state.
• ReferenceUSA has nationwide job and internship listings. Library card required.
• Home Base Iowa has career assistance for Iowa veterans. Current or past active duty/reserve/guard military members can post resumes on Home Base Iowa for employers to review for potential job openings.
• The State of Iowa has information on registered apprenticeships where you can learn a skill with on the job training.
• Carnegie-Stout Public Library has books and other items that can be borrowed with your library card to help you in your job search.

Applying for Jobs

Do you need help with a resume or cover letter? The library has tools that help you get started with examples, and experts online who can give you advice. Return to top

• Brainfuse has resume templates and advice. You can also submit your resume for review and feedback. Library card required.
• Future Ready Iowa offers a Resume Builder. Type your information into the website and it will help you build your resume.
• Carnegie-Stout Public Library has books and other items that can be borrowed with your library card to help you with your resume or cover letter. Library staff at the public computers on the second floor can also help you access Microsoft Office, email, or answer other technical questions.

Job Interviews

Are you ready for your next job interview? The library has tools and resources that will help you prepare and practice so that you can enter the interview with confidence. Return to top

• If you need professional clothing for an interview, local organizations can help. The United Way of Dubuque has a Community Clothes Closet. St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church has The Open Closet.
• Brainfuse has interview tips and advice. You can also meet with a live, online coach to prepare for a job interview every day from 1:00-10:00 p.m. Library card required.
• Carnegie-Stout Public Library has books and other items that can be borrowed with your library card to help you get ready for a job interview.

Job Training and Education

Do you want to finish your degree? Would you like to learn a new skill? Do you need to study for a certification program? The library has tools and resources that can help you improve and further your vocational training and education. Return to top

• Opportunity Dubuque can help you get the training you need for a new job or to advance your career. Opportunity Dubuque is a partnership between Northeast Iowa Community College, the Greater Dubuque Development Corporation, and other local organizations to match skilled workers with local employers.
• The Small Business Reference Center has eBooks, videos, and advice for small business owners. Library card required.
• Brainfuse can help you prepare for the High School Equivalency Test with practice tests, live, online coaches, and more. Library card required.
• Iowa Workforce Development offers online training through Coursera and Kickstart.
• Enhance Iowa has information on scholarship programs funded by the State of Iowa to help you further or complete your education.
• Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services helps Iowa job seekers with disabilities to find jobs and job training.
• Iowa Legal Aid has information to help if you are having problems at work. Find answers to common legal questions about working and jobs or for farm workers and migrant workers.
• Future Ready Iowa can help you find the education and training you need for a better job. It is a program of the State of Iowa.
• The State of Iowa has information on registered apprenticeships where you can learn a skill with on the job training.
• Carnegie-Stout Public library has books and other items that can help you with your career.