Job Searching Resources

Resources and Advice | Support for Job Seekers | Job Postings

Resources and Advice

• Resume Builder: Free, step-by-step tool for generating a professional-looking resume.
• Career One Stop: Resources for career exploration, training and jobs.
• CareerBuilder Career Advice: Resources for career success, resume writing, salaries, interview questions and the workplace.
• GCF Learn Free: Free tutorials on career planning, job searching, workplace skills, and more.
• Grow Your Career with Google: Training and resources to help you learn new skills, find job opportunities, and grow your career.
• MeL Career, College, Job, and Military: Career and test prep tools, made available for Michigan residents through the Michigan eLibrary.
• O*Net OnLine: Information about careers, outlooks, skill sets and more.
• Occupational Outlook Handbook: Career descriptions and trends, salary information, and more from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Support for Job Seekers

• AARP Back to Work 50+: Free workshops, coaching, and resources.
• Job Accommodation Network: Provides free, confidential guidance on job accommodations and disability employment issues.
• Michigan Legal Help: Applying for Unemployment: Step-by-step guidance on the unemployment application process.
• Tutor.com: Live career coaching and resume review. Get access with your Westland library card!
• Veterans' Employment Services: Employment support for veterans through the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity.
• Veterans' Employment and Training Service: Employment support for veterans through the U.S. Department of Labor.

Job Postings

General

• Indeed: The world's largest, most popular job listing site.
• CareerBuilder: A well-known job listing site.
• Glassdoor: Includes job postings, company reviews, salary information, and more.
• Monster: A well-known job listing site.
• LinkedIn: LinkedIn began as a social media site for professionals, and now includes job listings and learning resources as well. A great place to start cultivating a professional online presence.
• Pure Michigan Talent Connect: Job postings, resources, and career fair listings, administrated by the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity.
• Westland Works: Job opportunities in Westland.

Government

• USAJobs: The official site for federal government jobs.
• Wayne County Jobs: Civil service job postings for Wayne County.
• Oakland County Jobs: Civil service job postings for Oakland County.
• Washtenaw County Jobs: Civil service job postings for Washtenaw County.

Specialized

• AngelList: Specializes in jobs for startup companies.
• FlexJobs: Specializes in remote, freelance, and flexible-schedule job opportunites. Subscription fee required.
• Snagajob: Specializes in hourly work opportunities.