Career Development

Rutland Free offers a range of services that can help job seekers, including:

Printing (resumes, cover letters, you name it);

Computers and / or WiFi, with wicked fast broadband;

A private meeting room, perfect for video interviews;

A carefully curated print collection with large sections on job search, starting your own business, and test prep (among thousands of other topics);

A helpful, knowledgeable staff.

And online resources that cover the above topics digitally, and many, many more.

VERMONT ONLINE LIBRARY

The Gale research collection is provided to Vermont libraries by the VT Department of Libraries as the Vermont Online Library (VOL). You can access any of their databases from this one link without needing to log into each one.

You will need the 14-digit barcode number on the back of your library card to login to VOL reference materials.

The complete list includes general databases covering a wide range of specific industries from health care to travel & hospitality, but below are a few that might be particularly helpful for people looking for career assistance:

Gale Business Collection provides coverage of all business disciplines, including accounting, economics, finance, marketing, management and strategy, as well as business theory and practice. Users will understand the activities of companies and industries worldwide through business and trade publications, complemented by a selection of international, U.S., and regional news publications. 

Gale Business: Entrepreneurship Learn how to start, finance, or manage your small business. Includes sample business plans, how to guides, articles, and more.

Gale Business: Insights Research global companies and industries with in-depth analysis through current news, statistical data, and comprehensive reports.

Gale LegalForms Access a wide selection of state-specific (and multi-state) legal forms and resources across the most popular legal areas.

Gale OneFile: Business Understand the activities of companies and industries worldwide through leading business and trade publications. Updated daily.

Gale OneFile: Entrepreneurship Analyze business insights, tips, strategies, and success stories. Updated daily. Best for business schools and entrepreneurs.

Gale OneFile: Leadership & Management Search authoritative periodical content covering topics like organizational dynamics, adult learning, and more. Updated daily.

Gale OneFile: Vocations & Careers Research a vocation, find an appropriate institution of learning, and get assistance on job searches and maintaining a career.

Gale Presents: Peterson's Test & Career Prep Search thousands of college and graduate schools, identify scholarships, take practice tests, create resumes, and explore careers.

Gale Presents: Udemy Learn and improve skills across business, tech, design, and more. Includes 25,000+ on-demand video courses in multiple languages.