BCPL Staff Picks

Find out what your favorite BCPL staffer is reading, what they recommend, and what books, movies, and music you should ask us about! Through this initiative, you can connect with library staff over our shared love of reading and we can introduce you to awesome books and movies—from new releases to a few of our all-time favorites—that you might have never discovered if we hadn’t “picked” them.

Job Seekers’ Packet

This comprehensive yet accessible 19-page PDF has a wealth of information and advice for the job seeker. Contents include:

    • Filing for Unemployment Benefits in Kentucky
    • Tips for Job-Hunting Success
    • How to Fill Out an Online Job Application
    • Résumé Elements & Guidelines
    • Determine Your Skills
    • Importance of Keywords and Action Verbs
    • Résumé Styles
      • Sample–Chronological Résumé
      • Sample–Functional Résumé
      • Sample–Combination Résumé
    • Tips for Writing a Cover Letter
      • Sample –Cover Letter
    • Job Interview Tips
    • Free Job Training Resources
    • Job Searching Online
    • Networking
    • Résumé Worksheet

Download the Job Seeker’s Packet here (updated April 2022) »