Learning Express

Have you tried Learning Express yet? Use this eResource to:

• Take practice SAT and AP tests
• Study for the HiSET
• Prepare for professional exams
• Watch a tutorials on how to use a computer
• ...and more!

Set up an account with your Framingham Library card number and a valid e-mail address. You do not have to be in the library to use Learning Express if you are a Framingham resident. If you do not live in Framingham, you are welcome to use Learning Express within the library.

Free Online Practice Tests for…
SAT
ACT
AP
ASVAB
GED & HiSET (Also see our HiSET guide)
GMAT
TOEFL
GRE
MTEL
NCLEX-RN
USCIS Naturalization Test
...and more!

Occupational Exams for:
Allied Health

Air Traffic Controller

Civil Service
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
Cosmetology
Culinary Arts
Electrical
Emergency Medical Services
Firefighting
Homeland Security
Law Enforcement
Postal Worker
Nursing
Real Estate
Plumbing
Teaching
…and more!

Choose from 9 different centers in Learning Express!

• Adult Learning Center
• Career Center
• High School Equivalency Center
• College Preparation Center
• Recursos para hispanohablantes
• College Center
• School Center
• Computer Skills Center
• Job & Career Accelerator

Try it today!
http://www.framinghamlibrary.org/eResources.htm

Two weekly Drop-In Services

Do you know about the Reference Department's free Computer Help service? How about our free weekly Job & Resume Help?

COMPUTER HELP

We offer Computer Help during the following times:

Monday:        12-2
Tuesday:       11-2
Wednesday:  11-2

Thursday:      11-2

Friday:           11-2

At computer help, you can get one-on-one assistance with the following issues:

• Runs or starts too slow
• Annoying popups and toolbars, or missing toolbar
• What is this strange error message?
• Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Chrome?
• How do you put icons on the desktop?
• What's a good password?
• How do you lock the screen quickly?
• Why do I have so many updates?
• What antivirus to use - can I get it for free?
• How do I add a printer?
• Can I get MS Office for free? Or cheap?
• How do I run old games on a new PC?
• ...and more!

Plus- No appointment needed, just drop-in anytime during the allotted hours.


JOB-SEARCH HELP
Our drop-in Job and Resume Help Clinic is every Tuesday (except April 22) from 10:00am to 12:30pm. Meet one-on-one with expert Job-Search Coach Mary Wasmuth, who will help you with Resumes, Cover Letters, and Job-Search Strategies.

In the meantime, if you are in need of job assistance, have a look at our updated Job Hunt page (done by Mary.) Browse carefully selected websites and helpful books that cover topics such as job hunting, resumes, interviews, and social media. You'll find these books located in the job-hunting section of the Library's Job Resource Center.

Here's a list of local resources from our new page to get you started:

Local Resources

Employment and Training Resources  Framingham: 1671 Worcester Road. 508-766-5700 Norwood: 275 Prospect Street. 781-769-4120 Individual career and job-hunting assistance. Training programs include resumes, cover letters, interviews, skills assessment, computer skills (Introduction to computers, Word, Excel, more).

Massachusetts Department of Workforce Development Select the "For Workers and Unions" tab for job hunting and the "For Claimants" tab for unemployment information.

MetroWest Career Center 7 Bishop Street, 2d floor; Framingham MA 508-620-2677 Computer resource room; job listings; workshops on computer skills, resumes, interviewing, Internet job skills, and other subjects.

Operation A.B.L.E. The job-search assistance, education, and training offered by this Boston-based organization are geared to individuals 45 and older, but most of their services are open to all.

Where do computer help and resume help meet? On the top floor of the library. Any more questions, please call Reference at 508-532-5570 x4361 or e-mail us at fplmail6@minlib.net.
http://www.framinghamlibrary.org/resource/jobhunt.htm

New Resume Database

We have recently added a new resume tool to our list of Databases!
Optimal Resume will help you create the best first impression as a job seeker.  Create a resume, write an outstanding cover letter and manage your interviews, all in one place. You can even create a video resume.  Link your resume with LinkedIn and Twitter for maximum exposure.
And, the best part - with your Framingham Public Library card,  you can log in and use it from home!