Job Search Basics

Job Skills and Requirements | Finding a Job | Applying for a Job | Job Interviews | Working in America | Program Sponsor

Look to Your Library Page

Look to the King County Library System (KCLS) as a point of referral, as a community partner and as a source of information, ideas and inspiration.

Across King County, English language learners, immigrants and refugees face unique challenges in a difficult economy while agencies struggle to provide services to an increasing number of clients. To help, KCLS has compiled and translated basic job search information into four languages: 

• Chinese
• Somali
• Spanish
• Vietnamese

Included are narrated videos on job search topics and accompanying lesson plans, KCLS and community resources in these languages and more. 

In addition to the resources available on this site, help clients navigate one of the many Careers & Education or Language Learning Databases accessible to KCLS library card holders. Search the OneAmerica Resource Directory of service providers by organization, service, language or city. Explore the WorkSource Job Seeker Resources list.  Find money management information through bank on Seattle – King County.

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Job Skills and Requirements:

Service providers are welcome to use the video and accompanying Lesson Plan to provide your clients with job search information.

中文Chinese  l  Español  l  Soomaali  l  Tiếng Việt

Finding a Job:

Learn about what you need to begin a job search, how to talk about yourself to other people and where to look for jobs. Watch a narrated video.

Service providers are welcome to use the video and accompanying Lesson Plan to provide your clients with job search information.

中文Chinese  l  Español  l  Soomaali  l  Tiếng Việt

Applying for a Job:

Learn about job applications, resumes and cover letters and how to apply for jobs.

中文Chinese  l  Español  l  Soomaali  l  Tiếng Việt

Job Interviews:

Learn about what to do before, during and after a job interview. Watch a narrated video.

Service providers are welcome to use the video and accompanying Lesson Plan to provide your clients with job search information.

中文Chinese  l  Español  l  Soomaali   l  Tiếng Việt

Working in America:

Learn the importance of tracking your time in the workplace, the importance of English at work, what to wear on the job, relationships with coworkers and your rights and responsibilities.

中文Chinese  l  Español  l  Soomaali  l  Tiếng Việt

Funding generously provided by the Tateuchi Foundation.