Career Services
The Library can help you toward a career through one-on-one help, online tutorials workshops, or pointing you in the right direction for navigating local supports around Indianapolis.
Career Centers
Adults needing help with creating a resume, searching for a job or career online, or filling out an online job application are invited to receive free one-on-one assistance at several of our locations. See our schedule of Career Centers at multiple locations.
Free Online Job Coaches
Get free professional resume review, interview preparation, and more from Brainfuse JobNow. Online job coaches are available everyday from 2 - 11:59 p.m. JobNow also has resources available 24/7, including resume templates, skills building, Microsoft Office help, and test prep including US Citizenship, ASVAB, high school equivalency, and much more. Use your Library card to login to Brainfuse JobNow.
Upcoming Job and Career Classes
Free Notarization Services
Fort Ben Branch
All adults are welcome first come first serve on the second Saturday of the month between 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. to receive notarization services free of charge courtesy of Gold Torch Notary Services. Please see select the program title to review the list of services and requirements for service.
Build Your Dream Resume
College Avenue Branch
Revise or build your resume from scratch with a modern template and updated language designed to impress employers.
Build Your Dream Resume
College Avenue Branch
Revise or build your resume from scratch with a modern template and updated language designed to impress employers.
Upcoming Computer Classes
Create Digital Designs with Canva
West Perry Branch
Learn how to use the free online graphic design tool Canva. Create a custom digital design for greeting cards, business cards, flyers, and more. Share your designs online or by printing them.
Cricut Design Space for Beginners
Franklin Road Branch
This class will guide you step-by-step through Design Space, the software for designing Cricut projects. Explore the Design Space canvas and the functions and tools bringing your designs to life. Learn about the material prep screen and unloading and assembling a beginner-level cut project.
Cricut Design Space for Beginners
Fort Ben Branch
This class will guide you step-by-step through Design Space, the software for designing Cricut projects. Explore the Design Space canvas and the functions and tools bringing your designs to life. Learn about the material prep screen and unloading and assembling a beginner-level cut project.
Cypress Resume
Use this online resume builder to create a professional resume in three steps. This program also walks you through the steps to create cover letters and reference sheets.
LinkedIN Learning
Learn relevant, professional, technology skills on LinkedIn Learning. Your library card gives you free unlimited access to classes in technology categories like cloud computing, data science, database management, IT help desk, mobile development, network and system administration, security, software development, and web development.
Job & Career Accelerator from Learning Express
Use the Job and Career Accelerator to create your resume and cover letters, search for jobs, and explore careers. Also search for colleges and graduate schools and scholarships.
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Local Unemployment and Re-employment Support
Automated resume readers are utilized by many employers, and it is important that your resume contains the right words so that it stands out - both to the humans and the computers reviewing it. Visit our blog post about automated resume readers to see how you can fine-tune your resume to get seen.
WorkOne Indy is Marion County's provider of state-level unemployment and career services. Take a look at the WorkOne Indy website for helpful links, workshops, and services related to job-seeker resources, training opportunities, job boards, and more.
Unemployment insurance is handled by the Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD). residents who have lost their job can find information and resources related to filing for unemployment insurance on the Department of Workforce Development website.
YES Indy is a program specifically designed to help young adults - age 16-25 - get the guidance and financial support they need to complete their education, train for a job, and get employed. Learn how YES Indy works with community partners to help.
The High School Equivalency, or HSE (formerly known as the GED), is an alternative for earning a high school diploma in Indiana. An HSE Diploma is considered a minimum requirement for many employers, and can be earned through Indiana's network of Adult Education Providers.
Leveling Up Your Career Skills: Test Prep & Continued Education Resources
Want to reach that next level in your career? The Library has training and resources to help! Check out this list of career specific test prep books, as well as databases for professional learning and continued education. As always, be sure to check with your professional licensing agency for the most up-to-date information about professional standards and requirements.
Barron's CDL Commercial Driver's License Truck Driver's Test
A perfect place to start for those looking to kick start a career in transportation. Contains information for drivers and covers material in the tests required by the U.S. Department of Transportation.
TEAS Review
"Essential review and practice the TEAS--completely updated to reflect the changes in the revised exam Passing the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) is required for admission to many nursing schools--and scoring well is essential when you're applying to the top programs." -- Publisher's description.
2025/2026 ASVAB
The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery test (ASVAB for short) is used by the military to screen applicants and assign enlisted members to jobs based on their strengths. Find help preparing for your test in this straightforward and updated guide.
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