JobNow is a truly unique resource. Unlike simple editing services for resumes, or static databases for job-seekers, the JobNow suite provides on-demand access to live, expert coaches for every stage of your job search.

Resume Resources

• Resume Templates - JobNow provides several professionally formatted resume templates that you can use to frame your personal resume content. 
• Resume Lab – Submit your resume to the experts in the resume lab for review.  They will provide feedback within 24 hours.

Live Career Assistance

• One-on-one interview coaching that can help you ace your next interview!
• Specialized tip sheets can also advise you on what to do before, during, and after the interview to help ensure your meeting is successful.

Click here to use JobNow!  Please sign in with your library card number if you are outside of the library.

Need help using this resource?  Ask a librarian or check out this short tutorial!

Gale Presents: Peterson’s Test Prep is a multi-purpose educational resource, helping students and professionals with:

• Test Preparation – offers study guides and practice tests covering a wide variety of standardized student and professional certification tests, like: AP tests, GED, ACT, SAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT, ASVAB, NCLEX-RN, Clerical, Postal worker, and TOEFL, U.S. Citizenship, and many others.
• Career Guidance and Preparation – In addition to test prep resources, Gale Presents: Peterson’s Test Prep offers several professional tools, like the Virtual Career Library and Resume Builder.  These resources can help you find the right career path, prepare for interviews, and succeed in your chosen position.

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Please use your Peoria Public Library Card for remote access.  This resource is case sensitive, so be sure to capitalize the "D."

Need help using this resource?  Ask a librarian or check out:

High School Tools tutorial for information on GED study materials

Career Tools tutorial for certification/licensing and general job preparation tools
 

Nervous about your driver's license test?  Put your nerves at ease with these FREE official DMV practice tests! This resource includes over a dozen drivers' practice tests, as well as the full text of three different driver's manuals: standard, motorcycle, and CDL. 

It also provides links to a wealth of useful information to answer all of your DMV-related questions, like:

• What documents should I have when I go to apply for my license in Illinois?
• How do I renew my Illinois license?
• When can I take my Illinois permit test?

And so much more!  Just click here to get started!

This free employment resource can simplify your job hunt with its unique search and job explorer tools, and especially, with its insider information on companies, salaries, and interview practices. 

Access Glassdoor here through the Peoria Public Library website to enjoy full, unrestricted use of this resource without having to set up a personal account. 

Mango Languages is an online language-learning system that teaches actual conversational skills for over 60 languages from around the world, including English for ESL learners. Each chapter aligns your learning to a set of conversational and grammar goals, with highly relevant cultural notes sprinkled into every lesson.  Intuitive popups help you tune your pronunciation, and you can even record your speech and compare it to audio from a native speaker to hear exactly how to tune your accent. Learn a new language today!
 

Please log in or create a profile to use this resource (all free with your library card).  Call (309) 497-2000 if you have any questions!

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Explore Peoria history through local news, events and people with the Peoria Journal Star Collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online. Available remotely 24/7 on any device.

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Click here to search America's News. Search current and archived coverage of issues, events, people, government, sports and more with the largest collection of full-text U.S. newspapers. Find titles from across the US and Illinois. Includes staff-written articles, obituaries, editorials, announcements, real estate and other sections.

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NewsStand

Includes full text of 300+ major U.S. and international news sources, including the Chicago Tribune, the New York Times, and the Times of London.  Content is updated daily, so coverage is exceptionally current!

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 Need help using these resources?  Ask a librarian or check out this NewsBank tutorial and NewsStand Help Guide.

State Journal-Register Collection

Explore Springfield history through local news, events and people with the State Journal-Register Collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online. Available remotely 24/7 on any device.

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From finding old friends and planning vacations to conducting market research and choosing a health care provider, this extensive database offers the information you need - in a fast, convenient format.  Search for U.S. and Canadian businesses and residents, U.S. healthcare providers, and more.  Take advantage of the unique result display options, such as the mapping function.  NEW search over 2.5 million U.S. jobs and internships!

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Need help using this resource?  Ask a librarian or view these tutorials to learn how ReferenceUSA can support your job search!