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Applying for a Job

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Job Search Basics

When you find a job that you want, you will need to apply for it. There are many people applying for jobs, so it can be difficult to get a job even if you have the job skills the employer wants. Be sure to apply for several jobs. Some employers will want an application and others will also want a resume, a cover letter, or both.

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

These organizations provide free or affordable assistance such as job skills training, English and computer classes, citizenship help and more. Some of these services are provided in different languages, but most will be in English.
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Welcome to the Bilingual Online Job Seeker Handbook
Get ready to apply for jobs online, search and apply for jobs on the internet, and use email to communicate with employers. The last page of this handbook is a "glossary," a list of important words that you will need to understand for the application process. There are simple definitions in the glossary for each word marked with an asterisk(*).

Welcome to the King County Library System

Many KCLS libraries offer free English and Citizenship classes. Contact your local KCLS library to learn about classes offered near you or visit www.kcls.org/esl.

With your library card, you can use our computers and borrow books, CDs, DVDs and other helpful resources at your local library for free. Fill out a King County Library System Library Card Application follow the application instructions to begin.

Search our catalog to find books, CDs, DVDs and other materials that may be borrowed for free from your local KCLS library to help with English skills, job skills and other needs.  Sign up for a library card to begin.  Bilingual library materials lists may be found on the language pages.