This month’s episode of the PLYMC Library Anywhere Podcast focuses on financial literacy. Did you know that Ohio signed a law in November 2021 which requires high school students (starting with the class of 2025) to pass a personal finance course before they can graduate? Tune in to hear three librarians discuss what financial literacy… read more >>
Keep a tally of everything you buy for a week. Look for patterns, and decide if recurring expenditures can be reduced or eliminated. Making friends is fun, healthy, and cheap entertainment. Think of fun and unique activities you can all do as a group for cheap, like inviting everyone over for games and snacks, and… read more >>
One of the most-asked questions when I assist people with resume writing is “Can I have a two-page resume?” The answers vary and it depends on your experience. While I work with most people to get a one-page resume created, there are times when people I meet need to do a two-page, and in some… read more >>
Saturday, November 27th is Small Business Saturday. After celebrating Thanksgiving, it is an American tradition to go shopping. Lots of people like to get started early with their holiday shopping. A number of stores even open the night of Thanksgiving (to some controversy). The next day is famously (or perhaps infamously) known as Black Friday. Black Friday is typically… read more >>
As the world advances with the evolution of fast-moving technology, humans must adapt quickly, especially in the work and career environment. Micro-credentials are becoming the reality for many students and adults. It is vitally important to upskill or reskill so that you stay relevant and qualify for jobs that pay you an affordable living wage. What are… read more >>
Registering your business in Ohio is not as difficult as you may think. In fact, some people can get the process done in as little as fifteen minutes! After doing your research and deciding what kind of business entity you want to create (I typically recommend for most people to form a Limited Liability Company)… read more >>
What is my clear job target? General resumes don’t work, so nail down what you want to do and be as specific as possible. What is my unique skill set? Work to identify your unique strengths in relation to the job you are applying for. Demonstrate your abilities with quantifiable examples of success instead of… read more >>
Determining how people perceive you will have a positive effect on your career and your mental state. When you get that job interview, it is important that you wear the proper attire because you want to make ta great first impression. I have outlined some basic guidelines on how you should dress for a job… read more >>
When applying for jobs, a well written job description is what attracts someone to a particular job. The job description should paint a picture of the place and may tell the reader about the work environment, the company culture, required skills, responsibilities and qualities they expect from a candidate. Below are some valuable links that… read more >>
The library has a few resources to help you with resume writing. We have all of them linked on our Career Resources webpage under the heading of Resume Writing. The resource which is the quickest for creating resumes, gives great helpful tips on what to put in all the sections on a resume, has versatility in switching between resume… read more >>
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