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Parrish Library’s Database of the Week for 8/5/11

August 5th, 2011

Database of the Week is a feature from the Roland G. Parrish Library of Management and Economics.  These weekly database snapshots will give you basic information about our most relevant and beneficial online resources.

Database name: JobNow from Brainfuse.

Link: Go to our home page, then in the pull down Quick Access to Business Databases alpha list right below the Libraries’ search box, scroll down to JobNow.  See a demo here.

Description/focus: With live help for resumes and interviews, JobNow helps students as they begin to prepare for a job search.

Start with this hint: Register for JobNow in order to keep a record of your sessions.  The offerings of JobNow are basic and focused on job-seeking assistance, so there is no search box.  When you log on, you can take one of these paths: Write the Résumé for résumé help, Ace the Interview for interview preparation, or Links and Tips, self-assessment and job listings.  The sections for interview and résumé help include live chat assistance, clearly the strongest element in JobNow.  See a short demo here. There is also a section called Adult Learning Center which offers a writing lab, and help with subjects such as calculus and statistics, preparation for the US citizenship test, and Microsoft Office help.

Why you should know this database: This is the time of year when students will begin to prepare for job fairs, and they often ask their professors for guidance.  This is only one of the databases provided through Purdue’s Career Wiki.  JobNow offers live help daily from 2:00 pm to 11:00 pm.

How this database can be integrated into the curriculum: JobNow helps students polish a resume, but it also offers writing help.  Students can upload a document, such as an essay, and get helpful comments.

Cost: This subscription was jointly purchased by Purdue Libraries, the Center for Career Opportunities, Krannert Graduate Career Services, and Purdue Alumni Association.

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