LibGuides: Job Seekers: Home

Welcome!

Welcome to the Ossining Public Library's guide for Job Seekers!

Here you will find a resources that may help you in your job search, resume writing, interviews, and more.

Use the sidebar tabs to find out more about each area and don't hesitate to contact us if you need more information.

Ossining Micro Fund
Feeling the financial strain in between jobs? The Ossining Micro Fund is a non-profit organization offering interest free loans to individuals and families who encounter unexpected financial obstacles. Our philosophy is to “pay it forward” – when a loan recipient repays a loan, the money becomes available to help another person in need.

OPL Career Coach

Career Coaching at OPL

Book an Appointment

Whether you are a first-time worker, returning to the workforce, or an established executive, our individual career coaching will ensure you take the right steps toward success.

Our coaches can support you with:

Resumes
Cover Letters
Online Applications
Job Search Strategies
Interview Prep
Career mapping
Salary Negotiations
Career Changes
Leadership Development
Performance
Work/Life Balance
and more!

How to Get Started

One hour in-person sessions are available on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings. Please check the online calendar for the current schedule.

Register for your individual session with a career coach by visiting the link at the top of this page or calling 914-941-2416 ext. 320.

Please make one or two appointments at a time. After meeting with the Career Coach, she will recommend follow-up appointments.

WLS Career Counseling Services

Need help planning or managing your career?

Explore our free programs with career coaching professionals.

Enhance your resume to get noticed and generate interviews.

Job interviews are less intimidating when you’re prepared.

Online resources to help you explore career options.

SUNY Westchester EOC Classes

Learn all about upcoming programs!

Wednesdays: 12:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m.
Thursdays: 2:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m.

SUNY Westchester Educational Opportunity Center
26 South Broadway
Yonkers, NY 10701

Click here to register for an Information Session

For more information: Contact us at 914.606.7621 or by email at eoc-admissions@sunywcc.edu

Steps to Apply

Attend an Information Session.
Submit required documents.
Take placement test (if applicable).

Click here to apply

Job Search Tool Kit

Job Search Tool Kit
Get Started!
Everything part of the job search process is covered in our Job Search Toolkit. You can hop into a specific part of the job search process below (watch the brief videos to know what’s covered) or download the full Toolkit. You are also invited to make an appointment with our Job Search Coach to get one-to-one guidance throughout the process. Just need fresh eyes on your resume? Check out the resume review available from Tutor.com. All the links are in the Tool Kit.
Connect with a Job Coach!
Are you looking for a job? Do you apply for jobs online and never hear back? Do you feel stuck and think, “No one is hiring?”

Virtual Job Search Help from WLS meets your needs including:

• Where are the jobs that meet your skills and experience?
• Online job applications
• Writing a resume or editing one you have already have
• Writing a cover letter the gets responses
• The power of networking
• Job search sites worth your time
• Interview prep including mock interviews

Prepare with experienced Job Readiness Coach, Rebecca Mazin. Appointments are generally available on 8:00pm-9:00pm on Wednesdays and 10:00am-12:00pm on Fridays. To reserve your interview practice time, email Rebecca at JobSearchCoach@wlsmail.org.

Westchester County Launch 1000

WC Business FIRST ~ Launch 1000
Exploring the idea of becoming an entrepreneur
or creating a home-based income? Considering various business ideas or exploring a nonprofit venture? Have a concept that you are ready to launch? Westchester County’s Office of Economic Development is helping 1000 county residents launch the next chapter of how, and where, they work.

Quick Links

Tutor.com

A fully online tutoring service. You can get a tutor in more than 40 subjects including Math, Science, Social Studies, English, AP support, Foreign Languages and Business. Tutoring sessions take place in an easy-to-use online classroom which runs in your browser.
Requires library card and PIN.

Lynda.com

A leading online learning company that helps anyone learn software, technology, creative and business skills to achieve personal and professional goals through a video library of engaging, top-quality courses taught by recognized industry experts.
Requires a library card and PIN.

Mergent Online

Mergent Online (Library Access)
This state-of-the-art product provides Internet-based access to the most detailed, accurate and comprehensive global company database available, with the latest in features and functions.

For Home Access, click here.

Job Seekers

Ossining Library Information

Library Hours and Contact Info

Contact us at 914-941-2416 Ext 320 and/or adults@ossininglibrary.org