Resume Coach

Help Adults Enhance Their Resume

Enhance library services to job seekers by providing individual help with resume, cover letter, and other employment related objectives.

Responsibilities
  • Assist library patrons/visitors with their employment related needs, including resume, cover letter, job application, thank you letter and other employment related letters, providing critique, editing, and suggestions for revision.
  • Direct participants to the BPL electronic and print resources for additional information and help.
  • Refer participants to appropriate subject divisions or library departments, if necessary.
Required Skills
  • Bachelor's a plus. Strong preference will be given to the applicants with education and/or experience in Human Resources, Career Counseling, Education, and related fields.
  • A strong commitment to helping people with their employment related needs.
  • A friendly and approachable manner and ability to get along with the individuals of any background/race/gender
  • Excellent communication and writing skills.
  • Good computer skills.
Program Notes
  • Training is provided.
  • Volunteers are asked to make a minimum commitment of two to three hours per week, for a period of at least three months.
How to Apply

Complete an Online Application.

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Contact Volunteer Resources

 volunteer@bklynlibrary.org

 718.230.2406