SJPL Works: Career & Business
Find your career. Build your business.
SJPL Works provides economic and workforce development resources for employment seekers, small business owners, and entrepreneurs.
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM - 8 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM - 8 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM - 8 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM - 8 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM - 6 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM - 6 PM |
| Sunday | 1 PM - 6 PM |
How We Help Find Your Career
- Resume Assistance: Meet with a Career Librarian one-on-one or in a small group setting for an overview of effective formatting, objective, experience, and accomplishment statements. A Career Librarian can also review and critique resumes and cover letters. Please send review request at least 3 days prior to application deadline. A 1-2 day turn around time is required, excluding weekends.
- Mock Interviews: Meet with a Career Librarian one-on-one to practice for an interview.
- Job Application Assistance: Meet with library staff and volunteers to get assistance in filling out job applications.
- Career Exploration/Transitions: Meet with a Career Librarian one-on-one to explore opportunities tailored to your personality, skills, motivations, and professional environment preferences.
How We Help Build Your Business
- Referrals: We connect you to organizations that can best assist with your business needs.
- Market Research: We can teach you how to utilize library business online resources such as PrivCo, Reference Solutions Business Directory, and Rich’s Online Directory of Bay Area Businesses.
For individual assistance, we recommend making an appointment.
Please call 408-808-2310.
How We Help Job Seekers
Community Resource
Community Resources for Job Seekers
Do you need help with your job search? Browse our list of partners by the type of help you're looking for.
Career Events Series
Pt 1: Resume & Cover Letter Workshop
Learn the essential elements of a successful resume and cover letter including how to highlight your accomplishments and transferable skills.
Pt 2: Resume Review
Have your resume reviewed by a SJPL Works Business & Career Librarian during a 15 minute one-on-one meeting.
Pt 3: Interview & Networking Skills Workshop
Learn how to successfully prepare for an interview to land your next position.
Pt 4: Mock Interview
Practice your interview skills by answering behavioral/situational interview questions then receive feedback.
SJPL Works Partner Events
More business, career, and small business events are available with our partners.
Workspaces and Collections
SJPL Works: Workspaces & Technology Access
Collaborate, train, and meet virtually or in-person. Access computers, laptops, and tablets loaded with business software.
Business Planning Booklist
Dreaming of starting a business, but need some help creating a business plan? Here are some titles to help get you started.
About SJPL Works
We have partnered with numerous local organizations, and have dedicated staff available to assist you.
Career & Business Books
eResources
LearningExpress Library: Career Preparation
Offers preparation for professional exams, information about occupations, and skill-building for the workplace.
LearningExpress Library: Job & Career Accelerator
An easy-to-use search tool with everything patrons and students need to find, apply for, and get hired into ideal positions.
Data Axle Reference Solutions
Detailed directory on U.S. and Canadian businesses, including address, sales, headquarters and subsidiaries, and SIC and NAICS numbers.
PrivCo
Business and financial data on non-publicly traded companies: VC fundings, equity deals, mergers and acquisitions, and market investors.
Latest Blogs
Introducing Community Resources for Job Seekers!
Job searching can be a challenging and overwhelming experience for many. SJPL has created a resource to help you make it easier.
SJPL Works: Women Returners Workgroup
Join SJPL Works' virtual workshop assisting women returners meet and collaborate with each other to help jumpstart their job search.
Inside Look at an Outsider: Accommodations
Accommodations make the workplace into a "No Problem" zone.
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