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The City of Commerce Public Library and the City of Commerce have a number of helpful job seeking resources. Please see the descriptions below for more information on each program and service or contact the library at 323-722-6660.

City of Commerce Employment Opportunities

Search for Job Opportunities

Create a Resume Online

JobNow includes wonderful resources for your job search such as:

Live resume coaching
Live interview coaching
Resume templates and resources
Interview tips and resources

Resume Builder allows you to create resumes and cover letters, as well as see examples of finished resumes from various industries. You can also download the Resume Builder app for these features:

Assisted Resume Writing
Customizable Resume Templates
Manage Multiple Resumes
Organize Resume Sections

Other Useful Resources

Job Search Websites

Career Builder - Search 1.6 million Jobs on CareerBuilder.com. Find new employment or work. Fresh job listings posted daily. Have jobs emailed to you. Explore careers and more....

Indeed - Find millions of jobs from thousands of company web sites, job boards and newspapers.

Monster - Find the job that's right for you. Use Monster's resources to create a killer resume, search for jobs, prepare for interviews, and launch your career.

ZipRecruiter - Search over 9 million active job postings or narrow your search to listings near the City of Commerce!

File for Unemployment

Unemployment Insurance Overview - Unemployment Insurance overview from the California Employment Development Department. Includes forms, instructions, faq, and contact information.

Unemployment Insurance Frequently Asked Questions - Frequently Asked Questions section from the California Employment Development Department's Unemployment Insurance website.

Unemployment Insurance Online Application - Online application for Unemployment Insurance.

Unemployment Insurance Printable Application - Printable application for Unemployment Insurance.

Interview Questions and Etiquette

Question and Interview Guide - The Balance Careers website has lots of tips for top interview questions and answers for different career paths and types of jobs.

Interview Etiquette - Perhaps one of life`s most stressful events is the job interview. Relax. Read some interview tips to boost your confidence level!

Body Language - What does your body languages say about you in an interview? Read these tips on how to use your body language to make a good impression at your interview.

Our top interview tips:

Go prepared: Do your research about the company or organization you're interviewing with, explore their website and social media, and learn as much about the position you're interviewing for as possible. Practice answering possible interview questions using the resource above.

Dress professionally: It is always better to be overdressed than under-dressed for an interview and to arrive clean and prepared to make a good first impression.

Arrive early: Give yourself plenty of time to deal with traffic, find parking, and check in for your interview. Nobody will notice if you're 15 minutes early, but they will notice if you're 15 minutes late.

Sample Resumes and Cover Letters

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