Career Center
Looking for a job or need to brush up on your skills? Browse the links below for job sites, resume writing resources and interview tips.
Chinatown Service Center also offers 30-minute one-on-one appointments for job seekers on the second Wednesday of each month from 2-4 p.m. Bookings are required and can be made by phoning Chinatown Service Center on (213) 808-1758 or online at the Chinatown Service Center Job Seeker registration page.
Local Job Resources
Asian American Economic Development Enterprises
City of Monterey Park Employment Page
American Job Center Finder - Local American Job Centers
Online Job & Career Resources
American Job Center- Find an American Job Center in your local area.
CalJOBS- Complete set of employment tools for job seekers in California.
Careerbuilder- Over the past 20+ years, CareerBuilder has helped millions of people find jobs and has equipped hundreds of thousands of employers with the talent they need. It’s what we do and we do it better than anyone else.
CareerOneStop-Sponsored by the US Department of Labor to provide tools to help job seekers, students, businesses and career professionals.
EdJoin- EDJOIN is the number one education job site. Find your next great job today.
Glassdoor- Built on the foundation of increasing workplace transparency, Glassdoor offers millions of the latest job listings, combined with a growing database of company reviews, CEO approval ratings, salary reports, interview reviews and questions, benefits reviews, office photos and more.
Government Jobs-Find a government job today! Use our job search engine to browse federal, city and state jobs, and apply online. From entry-level to executive, find your career.
Indeed- Indeed strives to put job seekers first, giving them free access to search for jobs, post resumes, and research companies. Every day, we connect millions of people to new opportunities.
Snagajob- Snagajob is America’s #1 hourly work marketplace.
USA Jobs- USAJOBS connects job seekers with federal employment opportunities across the United States and around the world. As the Federal Government’s official employment site, USAJOBS helps the right people find the right jobs.
Zip Recruiter- Search for jobs hiring in your area using ZipRecruiter’s job search engine - the best way to find a job.
Applying for Jobs Online Tips
Today, many employers expect job seekers to apply for jobs online.
You may need to apply on the employer's website or on an online job board, like Monster.com or CareerBuilder. Do not email your resume to an employer unless the job ad asks for this. To apply online, you will need access to the Internet and an e-mail account.
Hampshire College-Emailing Your Cover Letter and Resume- When sending your cover letter and resume electronically, try to find out if the employer would prefer them as attachments or in the body of your email. If you can't determine a preference, send them both ways in a single message.
University of Albany-Applying via Email- Learn how to apply for a job using email.
Applying for Jobs Through Social Media
Purdue University Global-LinkedIn for Job Seekers: How to Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile-The power of LinkedIn comes from its ability to match individuals with companies, groups, and other individuals who share interests, experience, knowledge, and education. For anyone looking to hire or get hired, it’s important to have an optimized LinkedIn profile.
San Jose State University-Social Media for the Job Search-Having a social media presence is a very effective way for you to market yourself, to develop networking connections, to join groups and be connected to resources in your field(s) of interest, and to be accessible to others who are seeking a person with your skills, qualifications, interests, and expertise.
State University of New York| University of Buffalo-Social Media and Your Job Search-Social media can provide information and connections that are vital to your job search.
The Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library offers a variety of career materials to help you prepare for your job search. Search our catalog here.
Cover Letter & Resume Resources
American Library Association-Preparing Effective Cover Letters-Learn how to prepare an effective cover letter.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)-Resumes, CVs, Cover Letters, and Resumes- Knowing how to sell your value to prospective employers can make the difference between landing that interview or not. Schedule an appointment with a career advisor to get experienced feedback on all your career documents.
Pepperdine University-Tips for cover letter and resumes- Resume and cover letter sdvice from Pepperdine University.
USC-Resume Writing 101- Resume and Cover Letter advice from the University of Southern Califorrnia (USC)
Interviewing Resources
American Library Association--Education & Career Advice
California State University Channel Islands-Mock Interview Handbook
Penn State--Interviewing Resources
Princeton University Career Center--Guides
University of Idaho-50 Common Interview Questions
In-Person Interview Tips
Boston University- Virtual Career Center
Carnegie Mellon University-Before the Interview
University of Texas-Interview Dress
Virtual Interview Tips
Harvard Business School-9 Tips for Mastering Your Next Virtual Interview