Need help with your resume, writing a cover letter or filling out a job application? On Tuesdays at the Shepherd Park Library from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., you can get individualized attention at our Job Seekers Drop-In Clinic.
For more information, please contact Marilyn Smith at 202-541-6025.
Come learn about different online resources for finding jobs, help with creating a professional email account, and resume writing tips.
Learn the basic features of the Microsoft Excel spreadsheet environment that are frequently used for calculation and data entry functions in the workplace. Seats will be filled on a first-come, space-available basis.
Instructor: D. P. Grogan
Computer Lab, Room 311
Required Skills: The ability to read and comprehend English well, and the skills acquired in PC Basics and Word I Basics.
You will learn to:
Please bring your own flash drive to save class documents or send them to your email account.
Learn the basic features for creating a dynamic PowerPoint (slide show) presentation. This software is widely used in the workplace and in educational settings. Seats will be filled on a first-come, space-available basis.
Instructor: D. P. Grogan
Computer Lab, Room 311
Required Skills: The ability to read and comprehend English well, and the skills acquired in PC Basics, Word I Basics and Word II Intermediate.
You will learn to:
Please bring your own flash drive to save class documents or send them to your email account.
Northwest One Library offers free job readiness and resume help every Wednesday until 2:30.
We are happy to help you prepare for your job interview, create a winning resume or point you to job-seeking resources.
Job Seekers one-on-one appointments are available: 1 p.m.-8 p.m. on Wednesdays.
Get help with resumes, cover letters, job applications, on-line searching, and tips on interviews.
Call 202-724-4752 to set up an appointment.
Come in for assistance with email, resumes, cover letters, and more at this weekly Job Seekers Drop-in Clinic.
Practice tutorials and custom lessons for improving typing and keyboarding skills to help you create the cover letter and résumé needed to launch your career. Seats will be filled on a first-come, space-available basis.
Instructor: D. P. Grogan
Computer Lab, Room 311
Required Skills: The ability to read and comprehend English well.
Class Objectives:
Please bring your own earbuds for individual listening.
Help with resumes, cover letters, job searches, and applying for jobs online.
Learn to calculate, research and display table data using Excel formulas. Seats will be filled on a first-come, space-available basis.
Instructor: D. P. Grogan
Computer Lab, Room 311
Required Skills: The ability to read and comprehend English well, and the skills acquired in PC Basics, Word I Basics, Word II Intermediate, Excel I Basics and Excel II Intermediate.
You will learn to:
Please bring your own flash drive to save class documents or send them to your email account.
Need assistance with creating an e-mail account, filling out an online application, or revising your resume? We can help.
Drop in for personalized help with job seeking skills.
Practice tutorials and custom lessons for improving typing and keyboarding skills to help you create the cover letter and résumé needed to launch your career. Seats will be filled on a first-come, space-available basis.
Instructor: D. P. Grogan
Computer Lab, Room 311
Required Skills: The ability to read and comprehend English well.
Class Objectives:
Please bring your own earbuds for individual listening.
Get help with your job search. Drop in for personalized help with job seeking skills. Get help with:
Please come to the Resume Help Event that will be held every Friday. We offer personalized help on creating or revising resumes. We will meet in the first study room on the second floor.
The topics we will cover include:
Practice tutorials and custom lessons for improving typing and keyboarding skills to help you create the cover letter and résumé needed to launch your career. Seats will be filled on a first-come, space-available basis.
Instructor: D. Green
Computer Lab, Room 311
Required Skills: The ability to read and comprehend English well.
Class Objectives:
Please bring your own earbuds for individual listening.
Learn basic word-processing features that can help you to create letters, résumés, faxes and other documents that are used to apply for jobs. Seats will be filled on a first-come, space-available basis.
Instructor: K. Lewis
Computer Lab, Room 311
Required Skills: The ability to read and comprehend English well and the skills acquired in the PC Basics class.
You will learn to:
Please bring your own flash drive to save class documents or send them to your email account.
Need help with your job search process? Drop in for personalized help with job seeking skills. Get help with:
For additional information, call 202-243-1186 or visit dclibrary.org/jobseekers.
Learn the basic features of the Microsoft Excel spreadsheet environment that are frequently used for calculation and data entry functions in the workplace. Seats will be filled on a first-come, space-available basis.
Instructor: D. P. Grogan
Computer Lab, Room 311
Required Skills: The ability to read and comprehend English well, and the skills acquired in PC Basics and Word I Basics.
You will learn to:
Please bring your own flash drive to save class documents or send them to your email account.
Practice tutorials and custom lessons for improving typing and keyboarding skills to help you create the cover letter and résumé needed to launch your career. Seats will be filled on a first-come, space-available basis.
Instructor: D. P. Grogan
Computer Lab, Room 311
Required Skills: The ability to read and comprehend English well.
Class Objectives:
Please bring your own earbuds for individual listening.
For those who need to come into the world of computers, this is the class for you. Overcome your fears and gain the skills that can get you ready for the workplace. Also take the Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing class as a perfect complement to PC Basics. Seats will be filled on a first-come, space-available basis.
Instructor: N. Chester
Computer Lab, Room 311
Required Skills: The ability to read and comprehend English well.
You will learn to:
Please bring your own flash drive to save class documents, or send them to your email account.
Need help with your resume, writing a cover letter or filling out a job application? On Tuesdays at the Shepherd Park Library from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., you can get individualized attention at our Job Seekers Drop-In Clinic.
For more information, please contact Marilyn Smith at 202-541-6025.
If you are looking for a job and need help with an application or resume, you are welcome at the Dorothy I. Height/Benning Library to network with other job seekers, create a resume and find out where that special job is located.
The group meets until 3 p.m. in the large meeting room.
Learn the basic terminology and navigational skills associated with surfing and searching the Internet via the World Wide Web. These skills can help you complete online job applications. Seats will be filled on a first-come, space-available basis.
Instructor: D. P. Grogan
Computer Lab, Room 311
Required Skills: The ability to read and comprehend English well, and the skills acquired in PC Basics and Word I Basics.
You will learn to:
Bring your own flash drive to save class documents or send them to your email account.
Practice tutorials and custom lessons for improving typing and keyboarding skills to help you create the cover letter and résumé needed to launch your career. Seats will be filled on a first-come, space-available basis.
Instructor: D. P. Grogan
Computer Lab, Room 311
Required Skills: The ability to read and comprehend English well.
Class Objectives:
Please bring your own earbuds for individual listening.
Learn more features of this spreadsheet software that can help you further your career. Seats will be filled on a first-come, space-available basis.
Instructor: P. McFadden
Computer Lab, Room 311
Required Skills: The ability to read and comprehend English well, and the skills acquired in PC Basics, Word I Basics, Word II Intermediate and Excel I Basics.
You will learn to:
Please bring your own flash drive to save class documents or send them to your email account.
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library offers a drop-in job seekers clinic the first Wednesday of each month.
Northwest One Library offers free job readiness and resume help every Wednesday until 2:30.
We are happy to help you prepare for your job interview, create a winning resume or point you to job-seeking resources.
Job Seekers one-on-one appointments are available: 1 p.m.-8 p.m. on Wednesdays.
Get help with resumes, cover letters, job applications, on-line searching, and tips on interviews.
Call 202-724-4752 to set up an appointment.
Come in for assistance with email, resumes, cover letters, and more at this weekly Job Seekers Drop-in Clinic.
Learn to calculate, research and display table data using Excel formulas. Seats will be filled on a first-come, space-available basis.
Instructor: D. P. Grogan
Computer Lab, Room 311
Required Skills: The ability to read and comprehend English well, and the skills acquired in PC Basics, Word I Basics, Word II Intermediate, Excel I Basics and Excel II Intermediate.
You will learn to:
Please bring your own flash drive to save class documents or send them to your email account.