Looking for Work?
Whether you're new to the job market or interested in changing careers, the library has resources to help. Explore the links below to get started, or contact the County Library for help.
Job Postings
Northern Virginia Daily
Search for local job postings or browse selected "Top Jobs" here.
Shenandoah County Employment
Click here to browse positions with the county.
Virginia Jobs
Search for government jobs with the Commonwealth of Virginia, download application materials, and more.
USA JOBS
Search here for federal government jobs, both in Virginia and throughout the country.
Unemployment Assistance
Virginia Unemployment Commission
File an unemployment claim here, as well as apply for emergency assistance and register for job services. The Unemployment Commission office for Shenandoah County is located in Winchester; contact information is available here.
Résumés and Cover Letters
Books available at the Shenandoah County Library
The library has a number of guides that can help you craft effective résumés and cover letters. Click here to search for print materials on writing résumés, and click here for books on writing cover letters.
Downloadable eBooks available via OverDrive
Visit OverDrive and search for books on résumés and cover letters that you can checkout from the comfort of your home. Sample items can be found here and here.
Internet Resources
Purdue University Online Writing Lab (OWL): Find tutorials on all aspects of job search writing, as well as examples of effective résumés and cover letters.
Testing and Education Reference Center: Access this free database with your library card to learn time-tested strategies for preparing for job interviews and writing résumés and cover letters.