Getting Started
More and more, searching and applying for jobs occur online. You will need to know how to navigate the Internet and have an e-mail address.
- Computer classes - Learn how to use a computer, get an e-mail address, type a letter.
- E-mail classes - Learn how to set up an e-mail address.
- FREE use of resume computers - The lower floor of the library has a computer to help with resume writing. You may use this computer for two hours per day, which does not count toward your general Internet time. Printing is $0.10 per page.
FREE use of computers with internet access, word processing and printing ($0.10 per page)
- FREE WiFi Internet on the main floor of the Library
- Online reference help
SPL Career Centre
 SPL's Career Centre is located on the main floor of the library in the Reference area. The Career Centre provides a wealth of materials to help you locate job postings, brush up your resume, prepare for job interviews, investigate alternate career opportunities, or find educational programs.
There you will find:
- resumé and interview guides
- employer directories
- university, college, and private school calendars from across Canada
- national and international college and university directories
- entrance exam preparation guides and scholarship directories
- occupational encyclopedias and the National Occupational Classification
Circulating Career Centre Collection (you can take out)
Reference Career Centre Collection (must stay in library)
Databases
Databases such as Career Cruising and Vocation and Careers eCollection databases let you access career information from home 24/7.
Career Cruising
This source provides occupation profiles, assessment tools and information about Canadian universities and colleges. Be sure to try the Career Matchmaker quiz!
Use in Library or Outside Library (requires Stratford Public Library card)
Vocation & Careers eCollection
Finding the right career can be a daunting and high stakes task: finding an appropriate institution of learning, job searching, and maintaining a career are all topics covered by this collection, providing current and applicable content for all vocational milestones. Offering content from nearly 400 journals, this collection provides content from general career guides to highly specialized industry journals.
Use in Library or Outside Library (requires Stratford Public Library card)
Various other databases of newspaper and journal articles -- search for trends in your field
Career Development
Don't know which job would be right for you? Thinking about a career change or going back to school?
Books about Choosing a Career
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