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Job and Career Preparation

Finding the right job just became easier with Learning Express Library's Job and Career Preparation program. Featuring six separate tutorials that guide users through each step of the job search and selection process. From looking for a job or career and knowing what to expect in the workplace, to writing a good resume, interviewing and networking these tutorials are packed with practical tips to help users navigate their way toward a brighter future. For users looking to advance in their careers Learning Express Library offers interactive tutorials for insuring on-the-job success with good business writing skills. Our business writing program consists of six separate tutorials that cover all essential writing skills from finding your audience to grammar, spelling and word choice.

Instant Essay Scoring

Helps to motivate and engage learners by providing them with immediate feedback on specific writing skill areas. Each online writing practice on the Learning Express platform comes with an instant score report that breaks down individual users performance in each of the five basic writing traits. Organization, language mechanics, meaning, development and language use. This lets users know which areas need the most attention. The technology powering the instant essay scoring is based on over 40 years of research, and produces highly accurate, reliable scores in a matter of seconds.

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Websites

Job listings, resumes, and networking, as well as researching careers, companies, and places to live.

Resume and cover letter tips and examples.

Commercial site where job seekers can post resumes for free, includes a resume and cover letter service for free, and a searchable database of Pennsylvania jobs.

Starting point for a wide variety of topics. Click on “Jobs” to see links for careers, job listings and resumes.

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania-sponsored site, part of CareerLink. This site allows posting of resumes and job listing searches.

Access job banks, including sites for internships and seasonal work, resume databases, salary surveys, sites for career exploration and self-assessment, and help with targeting and researching employers, both in the U.S. and abroad.