RESOURCES FOR THE JOB SEEKER

The economy has been facing a tumultuous downturn for the better part of the last eighteen months or so. As information professionals, my colleagues (the Reference Librarians) and I at The Main have noticed a sharp upsurge in internet patrons--many of whom are neophytes to the online world--using the web to locate employment. The Reading Eagle newspaper carried an enlightening article this past Friday (January 16) which touched upon this trend (see "A Ready Resource", C section of that day's edition).

To that end I am sharing some resources for patrons who may need assistance tracking down places to research employment opportunities on the internet. Local, physical contact information is also shared where relevant:

BERKS & BEYOND EMPLOYMENT

926 Penn Street

Reading PA 19601

(610) 376-9675

http://www.berksandbeyond.com/

FEDERAL CIVIL SERVICE

http://www.usajobs.gov/

JOBS IN PENNSYLVANIA

http://www.jobsinpa.com/


LABOR READY
355 Penn Street

Reading PA 19601

(610) 372-5575

http://www.laborready.com/

PENNSYLVANIA CAREERLINK

501 Crescent Avenue

Reading PA 19605

(610)988-1300

http://www.pacareerlink.com/

PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL SERVICE

http://www.scsc.state.pa.us/

PENNSYLVANIA JOBS

http://www.pennsylvaniajobs.com/

READING AREA JOBS

http://www.readingberksjobs.com/