ReferenceUSA Winter Webcast Schedule

Are you interested in learning more about ReferenceUSA? The following webcasts, offered by ReferenceUSA, are designed to help you get a deeper understanding of how to be effective and efficient when using the resource. To register for any session date, follow the link, select your time zone and complete the form. You will then receive meeting coordinates and confirmation by email. Attendees will need an internet connection to participate in the webcast.

We recommend starting with Search Essentials to lay down a good foundation before proceeding to the other offerings that again will either enhance the search experience (Big Data –Mapping & Data Visualization) or specific to an area of interest (Start, Manage & Grow Your Business,Uncover the Hidden Jobs Market). 

ReferenceUSA Search Essentials [Click to register]
Date: Fridays (January, February, March)
Time: 11:00 AM (1 hour)

Designed for anyone new to using the database, this hour-long session will cover all the basics of getting started with ReferenceUSA. This is also a great opportunity for current users to learn some new tips, tricks and techniques.

Uncovering the Hidden Job Market [Click to register]
Date: Wednesdays (January, February, March)
Time: 2:00 PM (1 hour)

Attendees will learn how to use ReferenceUSA as part of their Career Searching Strategy. Included will be information on the importance of having accurate information for applications and resumes, creating engaging cover letters, assembling a network of references and referrers, finding key persons at a business to act as mentors, building datasets of potential employers based on skill set, work history and preferences as well as how to prepare for interviews and interactions through thorough research.

Start, Manage & Grow! Your Business [Click to register]
Date: Mondays (January, February, March)
Time: 2:00 PM (1 hour)

Entrepreneurs and business owners will learn how to use ReferenceUSA to find the mission critical information necessary to start, manage and grow a business. 

Topics include: 
• name Search for Business
• locate hard to find vendors, both locally and nationally
• locate subject manager experts and professional services
• find investors, venture capitalists and angels
• network with other businesses in your area or in your industry
• develop relationships with related business for co-branding opportunities
• understand community demographics
• survey locations for expansion
• conduct competitive analysis
• plan delivery routes and service areas
• source new employees

ReferenceUSA Big Data [Click to register]
Date: select Tuesdays (January, February, March)
Time: 2:00 PM (1 hour)

Data Visualization is the next BIG thing in data. Going beyond static lists of information, 
ReferenceUSA can help you ‘visualize’ data elements on a map. Great for understanding how locations relate to each other or seeing densities within a specific area, the ReferenceUSA mapping tools give you a new and powerful way to better understand the landscape. Learn how to build a map to display results and how to manipulate the mapping tools to your advantage.

Reference Quick Tip: Gale Legal Forms

--Tiffany D., Reference

The Splendor of Columbia Granger's World of Poetry

What do the movies Shakespeare in Love (1998), Bright Star (2009), and Howl (2010) have in common?  They are all based on poems and poetry.  The Columbia Granger's World of Poetry database is an accessible and informative resource for poets and their works.

The quick search feature at the bottom of the home page allows users to search for poets and poems by name.  There are tabs across the top for searches by subject, biography, commentaries, history and criticism, poetry sources (ex. Afghan poetry), and a glossary.  There is a nice feature that allows users to hear a poem read aloud by clicking on the "audio" link for a poem.

For students, there is a feature that allows the user to compare poems.  There is poetry trivia on the home page and  a featured poem.  There is also a free smartphone app for the featured poem and trivia.  The only drawback to the this excellent database is that some poems, presumably due to copyright restrictions, are not reproduced in full.  The biographical information and list of poems for each poet are extensive and there are references for further research.

Finally, under the final tab on the home page, the last link is for the top 500 most anthologized poems, a treat.  The number one poem? "Kubla Khan: or, A Vision in a Dream" by Samuel Taylor Coleridge.  Well worth reading.

--Harry C., Reference

CNet Review - How do I know what to buy?

Looking for the perfect present for yourself or someone else? Check out our link to CNet Reviews (Research > Consumers). This resource has the latest reviews on new products as well as their “Hottest Reviews” and “Top Review Categories.”  From Camcorders to Wearable Tech, you can find reviews on many tech items here.

For the “Hottest Reviews,” you can glance at the subject headings; price and ratings or you can click on an item of interest and get a more in-depth review. For instance, when you click on Our Favorite Windows Laptop of the year, it lists the good, the bad and the bottom line and a full synopsis as well as quick specifications. The page also details the CNet Editors’ Rating and the Average User Rating.  The price range and the review date are also given.

By looking at the “Top Review Categories” you can pick the item you are interested in and click on it or you can click on Best and the results will be a list of items reviewed.  The review will include the name, price point, stars and a brief description.  More information on that product is available by clicking on the full review.

While this is not the only source for finding reviewed items and it won't tell you where to find the item, it is a good and reliable place to start your search.

Happy reviewing and good luck finding that perfect gift!

--Cindy M., Indian Trails Branch

Help! I need a book!

What happens when you have just finished the last book in your favorite series?  If you are like me, you have a good cry and then you begin your search for another book. Although there are many sources for book suggestions, my personal go-to is the NoveList Plus database for the  Recommended Reading Lists.

To get started, first go to Research from the library’s homepage. Then, choose Literature and scroll down to find NoveList Plus. On the left side of the NoveList home page, you will find several choices for recommended reading lists.  First, select the Fiction tab or the NonFiction tab.  Then, choose the age group you are interested in.  Finally, select the genre or subject. There are typically multiple lists within a genre or subject, depending on what you are in the mood to read.

I do love a good teen book that makes me laugh out loud, so I selected the Fiction tab, the Teen age group and the Humor subject.  I had my choice between Humor, Humourous Short Takes and Humor for Guys reading lists.  After reading the book summaries and various reviews, I made my decision and checked out Beauty Queens by Libba Bray, which promised to be a hilarious read!

--Stacey L., Reference

Using the Oxford African American Studies Center to Research "Twelve Years a Slave"

How can we verify the accuracy and background of the hit film "Twelve Years a Slave," based on the book by the same name? Among the St. Louis County Library's rich African American research tools is the Oxford African American Studies Center, which is available at the Research tab on the library's home page in the African American subject guide section.  The book was written by Solomon Northup (or Northrup) and the top of the database home page has a search box.  Typing in "Solomon Northup" yields a biographical entry for the author.  The entry, taken from the treatise American National Biography, gives a detailed biography of Mr. Northup and additional bibliographic references.  We learn that his book is one of the most detailed and realistic accounts of life as a slave published.  The sale of the book earned him $3,000, which he used to buy property and work as a carpenter. The database features a chapter from the book and 11 related entries on subjects such as slave narratives, kidnapping and the antislavery movement.

This database permits users to search by keyword, biographical subject, for images and multimedia, and for primary sources.  Articles can be e-mailed, printed and cited in either MLA or Chicago format.

For the casual or serious researcher, the Oxford African Studies Center provides a wealth of information in several formats.  It can enhance a trip to the movies, too.

--Harry C., Reference

Reference Quick Tip: Morningstar

--Tiffany D., Reference

Culinary Arts Collection: Dive into Food

Once there was a touch of fall in the air, I began thinking about all the food I wanted to cook for the upcoming Holiday Season. I know Halloween is right behind us, but I don’t think it’s too soon to imagine the mouthwatering pies and scrumptious dish of mashed potatoes I’ll be inhaling in just a few weeks. Enter “Culinary Arts Collection,” a fantastic database with major cooking and nutrition magazines. You can search through thousands of recipes, peruse restaurant reviews, and read the very latest of industry news. If you’re planning to impress your mother-in-law with your amazing cooking skills, you can find menus with recipes for just about any Holiday meal. Considering a new eating lifestyle, vegetarianism, paleo diet, or gluten free? You’ll discover information about it here. The world of food is your oyster! Mmm…that sounds good. I’m going to look up a recipe for Oysters Rockefeller now.

--Anna H., Jamestown Bluffs

Fold3 Access

We are having access issues with Fold3. Our vendor is looking into the issue. I'll update this blog post once it is resolved.

Converting your currency

Traveling abroad or purchasing something online from a country outside the U.S.?

You can use the Currency Converter to figure out the exchange rate for many types of currency. It can give you the conversion rate not only from US dollars but there are also over 150 types of currency to choose from.

For instance, how many pesos would equal $20.00 in Mexico? As of today, that would be nearly 260 pesos (259.7 to be exact).

Additionally, the Market Analysis section gives you an overall view of the North American, European, and Asian markets.

With the Quick Links, you can get a current and historical rate table.

This is an invaluable tool for travel and can be accessed by going to www.slcl.org, click on Research, click Geography and Travel, and then click on Currency Converter. Select the amount, the currency and the currency you would like it converted to then click the arrow; your conversion will appear.

Happy Travels and Conversions!

--Cindy M., Indian Trails

World News Digest

Interested in knowing an outstanding source for both domestic and international news events? Try World News Digest [Facts on File]. Not only is this database current and updated weekly with hyperlinks, it also provides access to nearly seven decades of news from Facts on File World News Digest. Coverage includes major political, social and economic events since November 1940.

Extremely user friendly: you can use the search box, perform an advanced search, or click on one of the Topics, Decades, Countries, or Facts and Statistics tabs. A broad span of over 70 topics can be found under the Topics tab including such topics as the budget deficit, drugs and sports, and Islamic fundamentalism. The Decades tab covers top news stories for the particular selected decade. Each decade is then broken down by year. Within the year you can sort either by newest to oldest, oldest to newest, or by a year range to retrieve particular news events.

The Countries tab covers news events for countries all over the world. You can retrieve news stories by region and then select a particular country. Additional features include links to country profiles, key historic events, historic documents, research features and special reports, editorial cartoons, and newspaper editorials.

The Facts and Statistics tab has an abundance of useful and factual information that can assist in answering common to more in-depth questions. The span is too large to cover in this article but I suggest clicking on just one topic heading and you will quickly become engrossed.

At the bottom of the main page you will be find great links for Heads of State and Government, Obituaries (as well as a link for the current year’s obituaries) and Maps and Flags of the World. As with many of SLCL’s databases, you can print, email and save articles in World News Digest. Last, but not least, another exciting feature within the database is the ability to have the news story that you have retrieved be translated into a foreign language. Not only is the database a source of great information but a source for practicing your reading of a foreign language! Once you retrieve your news page, scroll down to the bottom of the page. On the left, open the language box, select your language, and have your page translated.

Truly a great research tool and database for accurate and concise coverage. If you have questions about the World News Digest database or any of SLCL’s electronic resources, please contact the Reference department at extension 2050.

--Christel M., Reference

Term Paper Help Part 6--Facts on File African American History Online

For the student of African-American history, St. Louis County Library has a premier research tool: Facts on File-African American History Online.  There are numerous print resources, such as those by Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr, especially at the Headquarters Reference Department, but the Facts on File database is an outstanding one-stop site.  What makes it so special?  The site has a simple menu under "Browse" of biographies, events and topics, primary sources, timelines, images, videos, and maps and charts. Topic centers are helpful in that they provide overview essays, a listing of important events and topics, key people, primary sources, and maps.

For example, under the topic center on the slave trade, there is an entry for Benjamin Banneker, mathematician and astronomer, along with his picture.  There are useful charts, such as one showing average prices for "prime field hands" in New Orleans compared with cotton prices in New York from 1800 to 1860. The images, maps and videos can be e-mailed and saved into documents.  These features will enhance a research paper.  The essays are from print resources, such as the Encyclopedia of African-American History, so the student can provide a citation that is authoritative.

Facts on File-African American History Online is a useful tool for research and education, providing multiple sources of information in an easy to access format.

--Harry C., Reference

Are you a Foodie or just like good food?

Tired of trying to figure out where to go for great advice on food?  You can have a culinary exploration from your home by browsing our Food & Nutrition Research page for fun restaurants and recipes.

One of my favorite ways to do this is to check out Feast, which is based upon the local St. Louis magazine and has something for everyone.

When you go to the website, there are categories such as Dine Out, Dine In, and Drinks, as well as several others.

 - Dine Out -

Where We Are Dining has reviews of local restaurants, Out to Lunch focuses on new places to eat lunch, and Sneak Peeks gives you the inside story about upcoming openings of restaurants and more . . .

 - Dine In -

This section includes an extensive recipe database, introduction to new foods, and Tech School for those who want to take food to another level. Another great thing about this area is Cooking with Kids which encourages kids to have fun in the kitchen.

 - Drinks -

Featured items include A History of Missouri Wine, Getting to the Root of Bitters, Made in Japan and more.  They spotlight places and even have Cocktail Recipes and The Mix which allow you to make your selections at home.

Other exciting websites to check out include:

·         Allrecipes.com

·         Epicurious.com

·         Chow.com

For Healthy eating:

·         Cookinglight.com

·         Eatright.org

Websites featuring famous people include:

·         David Leite

·         Michael Ruhlman

·         Martha Stewart

Whether you want new recipes or videos, just like looking at food, or want some new places to go with your friends and family, the St. Louis County Library has your connection.

Here’s to good eating and fun with your friends and family! Cheers!

--Cindy M., Indian Trails

Alexander Street Press issue [resolved]

From Alexander Street Press:

Alexander Street Press is currently experiencing an unexpected downtime for our online products. Our IT team is working to resolve the issue as soon as possible. We do apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. 

ReferenceUSA Fall Webcast Schedule

Are you interested in learning more about ReferenceUSA? The following webcasts, offered by ReferenceUSA, are designed to help you get a deeper understanding of how to be effective and efficient when using the resource. To register for any session date, follow the link, select your time zone and complete the form. You will then receive meeting coordinates and confirmation by email. Attendees will need an internet connection and a phone line to participate in the webcast.

We recommend starting with Search Essentials to lay down a good foundation before proceeding to the other offerings that again will either enhance the search experience (Big Data –Mapping & Data Visualization) or specific to an area of interest (Start, Manage & Grow Your Business,Uncover the Hidden Jobs Market). 

ReferenceUSA Search Essentials [Click to register]
Date: Fridays (October, November, December)
Time: 11:00 AM (1 hour)

Designed for anyone new to using the database, this hour-long session will cover all the basics of getting started with ReferenceUSA. This is also a great opportunity for current users to learn some new tips, tricks and techniques.

Uncovering the Hidden Job Market [Click to register]
Date: Wednesdays (October, November, December)
Time: 2:00 PM (1 hour)

Attendees will learn how to use ReferenceUSA as part of their Career Searching Strategy. Included will be information on the importance of having accurate information for applications and resumes, creating engaging cover letters, assembling a network of references and referrers, finding key persons at a business to act as mentors, building datasets of potential employers based on skill set, work history and preferences as well as how to prepare for interviews and interactions through thorough research.

Start, Manage & Grow! Your Business [Click to register]
Date: Mondays (October, November, December)
Time: 2:00 PM (1 hour)

Entrepreneurs and business owners will learn how to use ReferenceUSA to find the mission critical information necessary to start, manage and grow a business. 

Topics include: 
• name Search for Business
• locate hard to find vendors, both locally and nationally
• locate subject manager experts and professional services
• find investors, venture capitalists and angels
• network with other businesses in your area or in your industry
• develop relationships with related business for co-branding opportunities
• understand community demographics
• survey locations for expansion
• conduct competitive analysis
• plan delivery routes and service areas

• source new employees

ReferenceUSA Big Data [Click to register]
Date: Alternating Tuesdays (starting 22 October, November, December)
Time: 2:00 PM (1 hour)

Data Visualization is the next BIG thing in data. Going beyond static lists of information, 
ReferenceUSA can help you ‘visualize’ data elements on a map. Great for understanding how locations relate to each other or seeing densities within a specific area, the ReferenceUSA mapping tools give you a new and powerful way to better understand the landscape. Learn how to build a map to display results and how to manipulate the mapping tools to your advantage.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch [ProQuest]

To access the St. Louis Post-Dispatch through our ProQuest Newsstand database, go to www.slcl.org and click on Research. Then either click on the News, Sports & Weather Subject Guide or locate the resource under the Databases A-Z tool. Click on the St. Louis Post-Dispatch [ProQuest] link. The interface is very similar to the Historical St. Louis Post-Dispatch through ProQuest Newsstand. 

When you access the database the main page is set up for a Basic Search where you can search for name and/or subject.  To limit the search down to a time frame or other variables, use the Advanced Search feature which can be accessed by clicking the link under the Basic Search box. Unfortunately, the Advanced and Obituaries tabs under the ProQuest Newsstand heading toward the top of the screen will search the entire ProQuest database and will not be limited to the St Louis Post-Dispatch. 

The Advanced Search has a couple of interesting features. Users can limit down by company/organization, person, location and NAICS codes.  However, when you refine your search with these limiters it will search for the terms tagged under these subject headings. Keep in mind that even though these search limitations may seem beneficial that since the search is limited to terms in these subject headings, important articles may be excluded. Searching by NAICS codes is a convenient way to conduct industry research for the St. 
Louis area. Once you have found your article you have all the same options to export as you did in NewsBank including print, email, save and citation. 

--Tiffany D., Reference

ProQuest Newsstand Access Issue [Resolved]

We are having access issues with our ProQuest Newsstand subscription which includes the Historical New York Times, Historical St. Louis Post-Dispatch and current St. Louis Post-Dispatch. It has been reported to the vendor and this post will be updated again when access has been restored.  Sorry for the inconvenience!

Term Paper Help Part 5--CQ Researcher, the Lifesaver

For students in a time crunch, an efficient summary of facts can be a lifesaver.  The CQ Researcher offers well-written summaries of current issues, with extensive footnotes to primary sources, including graphs and photos.  The current featured report is entitled "Government Surveillance:  Is government spying on Americans excessive?"  This thorough account provides an overview of the issue, a chronology of events, and pro and con discussions by a former high-ranking official with the Department of Homeland Security and a privacy lawyer. This article, published in August 2013, offers everything to become conversant in the subject, in a neat package.

There is a comprehensive list of topics, from agriculture to world conflict.  The user can also browse reports, search pro/con by topic and take a video tour of the database.  What is especially impressive are the bibliographies, which list books, articles and primary sources, with hyperlinks to the sources and a brief commentary on the usefulness of the source.

This outstanding database should be in every student's short list of resources.

--Harry C., Reference

Are You Prepared?

September is National Preparedness Month.  Ask yourself these questions.  What would you do if you or someone you know experienced a disaster? How would you communicate with your family? What about food, water, money? Is your child’s school ready and what is their plan? How can you help during a disaster?

This website offers suggestions and preventative steps ranging from what to do before, during, and after a disaster to building a disaster kit.  It includes checklists, financial preparedness, videos, cell phone usage tips, and situational advice on different types of emergencies.

Ready.gov covers information about the needs of seniors, young children, and even what to do about pets.  In addition, children can learn from the games and receive a certificate for graduating from Readiness U!

This is a website you can access from our Research link by selecting Emergency Preparedness from the subject list. Ready.gov comes in several languages and is a great resource for guidance on how you can prepare for an emergency.

--Cindy M., Thornhill and Oakbend

Reference Quick Tip: Gale Opposing Viewpoints

--Tiffany D., Reference

Mergent Online access [Resolved]

We are having access issues with Mergent Online. Our vendor is looking into the issue. I'll update this blog post once it is resolved.

Update:  Access has been restored.

Reference Quick Tip: Mango Languages

--Tiffany D., Reference

St. Louis Post Dispatch change

Starting on August 1, the Library will no longer have access to the St. Louis Post Dispatch and the Kansas City Star through NewsBank. MOREnet, who provided these databases, has decided to no longer offer them due to low usage. Since we get the St. Louis Post Dispatch through our ProQuest Newsstand subscription and the Kansas City Star didn't get much usage, we will not be adding the NewsBank's offerings to our collection. A new link for the St. Louis Post Dispatch, available through ProQuest, will be added to the Research pages. Contact the Reference Department if you need assistance.  

--Heather

Term Paper Help Part 4--Proquest Digital Microfilm Database

To supplement the Historical Newpapers database, the Proquest Digital Microfilm database provides full text images of New York Times and St. Louis Post-Dispatch articles from 2008 through 2013.  The beauty of this database is that users can see the images and advertisements from the newspapers as well as see the papers as they were published.

For those who recall that an article appeared on a given day or during a time period, the viewer can browse the newspapers as if laid in front of them.  They can adjust the image size and resolution.  They can also save the image or print it out.

To compare with the Proquest Newstand database, for the same month, April 2008, that database features only four dates for the month and the user must select an image of each article. This database is most effective!

For browsers, or those seeking to see articles in context, or view photographs and graphs, the Proquest Digital Microfilm database is invaluable.  It also eliminates the need to use a micofilm reader for articles in these newspapers for the past five years.

--Harry C., Reference

Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos/World Book's Student Discovery Encyclopedia

La Biblioteca del Condado de St. Louis ofrece recursos en línea para los estudiantes que hablan español también! Esta versión en español de la Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos del mundo libro contiene temas que hacen la búsqueda fácil y actividades para ayudar a los niños a aprender. Leer periódicos españoles, como "El Nuevo Día", "El Universale," y "El Mundo". Descubre nuevos hechos asombrosos sobre los animales o aprender nuevas palabras visuales. Todo está en sus manos!

The St. Louis County Library offers online resources for Spanish speaking students too! This Spanish language version of World Book's Student Discovery Encyclopedia contains topics that make searching easy and activities to help kids learn. Read Spanish newspapers, such as "El Nuevo Dia," "El Universale," and "El Mundo." Discover wondrous new facts about animals or learn new words visually. It's all at your fingertips!

---Anna H., Jamestown Bluffs

Term Paper Help - Part 3: Historical Newspapers

An overlooked resource in writing research papers is the historical newspaper database.  The library offers the Historical New York Times (1851-2009) and the Historical St. Louis Post-Dispatch newspapers. These databases are easy to access and offer full text of the articles as they appeared at the time.  This primary source information is invaluable for the student needing to cite primary print sources.

For example, the Historical New York Times has a June 17, 1931 page 1 article on gangster Al Capone's guilty plea to tax evasion, containing tidbits such as Capone beaming as he seated himself in court, wearing a "sulphur-colored suit," pleading guilty in a scarcely audible voice, and considering himself still young at 32.  The Historical St. Louis Post-Dispatch also has articles such as this one from July 28, 1885: "A Brewery Switch: the Trouble and Turmoil it Causes in Southern St. Louis."

Accessing these databases is easy.  Go to www.slcl.org, then click on the Research tab at the top of the page.  Select the category "News, Sports & Weather" from the subject guides and then click on Historical New York Times or Historical St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
After logging in with library card number and PIN number, the articles are available in pdf format and searchable by keywords.

--Harry C., Reference

Morningstar - Security Certificate Error

A few pages in our Morningstar database are displaying a security certificate error. The vendor is working to resolve the issue. Thanks for your patience!

--Heather

ReferenceUSA slow for home users [RESOLVED]

This issue has been reported to the company and they are working to fix it. I will update this post when the issue is resolved.

--Heather

ReferenceUSA: Data Visualization

ReferenceUSA, one of St. Louis County Library’s business databases, has recently added data visualization capabilities to its list creation service.  Data visualization can help customers create pie charts, bar graphs and heat maps to represent the data they find through a ReferenceUSA Custom Search.  These charts, graphs, and maps can be useful for market research, inserted into presentations or used in marketing materials.  Job seekers can use data visualization to map the highest number of companies within a certain area. 

The pie charts and bar graphs can show sales volume, employee size, city and zip code.  Heat maps can be generated for number of employees, sales volume and location.  When looking at a heat map, areas of low concentration are green and areas of high concentration are red.  For example, a customer looking to open a pizza parlor can create a heat map that shows all of the pizza restaurants in a chosen area.  Areas with many pizza parlors will be red. 

Another data visualization tool is Map Based Search.  A map area, such as a metro area, can be divided into zip codes.  The zip code with the highest concentration of companies can be shown on the map.  Our pizza parlor customer could use Map Based Search to draw a map that shows which areas have the most, or least, number of pizza parlors. 

To launch a charting visualization, first use the Custom Search tab and create a list of companies.  From the Search Results page, you’ll soon see two new buttons:  “Chart,” and “Map.”  Click the button for the type of chart you want to create.  You will have links and sliders on the charting page to help you navigate and adjust your criteria.  The charts and heat maps can be printed and downloaded.  Clicking “Back to Results” will take you back to the results page. 

If you have any questions about ReferenceUSA’s data visualization capabilities please contact the Reference Department at extension 2050.  

--Paul S., Reference

The Resume Writing Blues

If you’re just looking for a summer job or plunging into the job market, the one thing you’ll need, and future employers expect, is a resume. This is often one of the most difficult parts of the process for people, distilling a lifetime of job skills or making the most of academic and volunteer experiences onto one page. Whenever I’ve sat down to create a resume, I fret about wording and formatting to the point where I could spend hours working on it, but most people don’t have that kind of time.

Optimal Resume is an online database that simplifies the resume writing process. After creating a personal account, you can import an existing resume, choose from a template based on occupation and skill level, or build one from the ground up. Optimal Resume goes a step further with help in crafting cover letters and uploading your resume to professional and social sites to connect you with potential employers. It also allows you to present materials online in your own professional website.

Happy job hunting!

--Anna H., Jamestown Bluffs