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Ignite Your Career

We are here to help at every stage of the career process—from resume writing and interview skills to career exploration and retirement. We offer personalized assistance, career programming, a monthly job club, specialized databases, and relevant resources.

Contact Us

Have a career or job search question, need help with our resources, or don't know where to begin? We are here to help in all phases of the career cycle, from assessment to job search to career advancement and beyond.

Contact our business librarian Tricia Swanstrom at ignite@wheatonlibrary.org or call 630-868-7520 to schedule a consultation over the phone, online, or in person at the library.

 

We can also help ignite your business

Upcoming Events

Social Media and the Job Search

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Registration Open
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Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Jobs & Careers, Virtual
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Social media is a great resource for the job search, and did you know recruiters are looking for you?! Come and learn the difference between social and professional media sites, the etiquette of social media, how to get noticed on LinkedIn, and how t...

Disclaimer(s)

Virtual Program Conduct Policy

The library's patron conduct policy applies to virtual library programs. Library staff has the right to remove participants from virtual programs who are in violation of the patron conduct policy.

Ignite University: Let's Face It: We're All in Sales Now

12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Computer Classroom 2A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business, Jobs & Careers
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Everyone is in sales, whether we’re selling ideas to our bosses or providing new services to our clients and customers. Come learn the basics of sales, the sales funnel and how tracking the stage of a sale is critical in growing your business. C...

Local Leader Spotlight

6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 2B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business, Financial, In-Person, Jobs & Careers
Registration Required
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As an agent with New York Life, Andrew, assists families and small businesses with protection solutions, retirement savings, and college planning. Come and support your Local Leader, Andrew Boston! ...

Job Search Databases

Brainfuse JobNow

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Provides practical tools for job seekers. Receive personalized expert analysis of your resume and cover letter; get live job, resume, and interview coaching 2-11 p.m.

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Reference Solutions

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Directory of 64 million businesses, 163 million residents, and 1.2 million doctors. Find phone numbers, addresses, and consumer data. Business owners: build lists for market research. Job seekers: search 2.5 million job postings from Indeed.

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Job Skills Databases

Brainfuse JobNow

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Provides practical tools for job seekers. Receive personalized expert analysis of your resume and cover letter; get live job, resume, and interview coaching 2-11 p.m.

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LinkedIn Learning

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App available. Over 3,000 video courses to learn business, marketing, design, photography, and technology skills. Software instruction includes beginner to advanced courses on Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop, and much more.

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Community Resources

Goodwill/Workforce Connection Center

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Provides resume assistance, job preparation workshops, access to computers and other technology, job leads and a regular schedule of employer recruitment sessions.

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Illinois Department of Employment Security

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Learn about and apply for unemployment benefits, plan your career, and search over 100,000 jobs.

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People's Resource Center Job Assistance

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Get matched with a job coach for one-on-one help writing or updating a resume, practice interviewing, and applying for jobs. Watch job assistance workshops, improve computer skills, and gain digital literacy.

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Worknet Dupage

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Receive career counseling, attend job search workshops, and discover opportunities for those laid-off or furloughed.

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