Job seekers get help with new library software

The Mountain Home Public Library now has access to Career Information Systems, a collaborative effort between the Idaho Commission for Libraries and the Idaho Department of Labor.

The site, available from the library's public computers, is a comprehensive, computerized information system for career exploration and planning. There are resources for choosing a training program, college major or school, as well as finding financial aid.

The Idaho Career information System is the only source of Idaho-specific information on jobs and training. It is widely used in all 25 Idaho Department of Labor local offices statewide.

The service has become available due to resources received through the federal economic stimulus package.

Staff at the library have been trained on the use of both the Career Information System and the department's primary Internet work force development site -- IdahoWorks.

IdahoWorks, which is already available free through any computer terminal including those at all libraries, is the department's online service for both employers and workers.

Job seekers can create and update résumés and profiles, find jobs, check eligibility for unemployment benefits, file benefit claims and review benefit payment.

Employers can list jobs, manage those listings, review candidates and screen applicant résumés.

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