Career Center Services at the Library

The library offers an opportunity for the public to have one-on-one career help. A representative from the Maine Department of Labor’s Career Center will be available for meetings at the library BY APPOINTMENT. This is a FREE service for members of the community who are seeking assistance with job and career-related matters Learn more about these services below and explore this page to discover more resources to assist with job searches, training, and more.

Maine State Government Job Resources

Job Opportunities Page
A list of job seeker resources and job boards.

Maine JobLink
Job search, resume assistance, and access to educational and training resources.

CareerCenter of Maine
Comprehensive site with a job search function and information about local resources and hiring events, veteran and disability resources, and workshop/training opportunities.

CareerCenter of Maine Resource Guide
Downloadable PDF

Maine State Library
List of job resources, courses, and webinars, including training opportunities for creating resumes, interviewing, and gaining computer skills.

Other Resources

CareerOneStop
U.S. Department of Labor page with training resources, assistance with finding local resources, and job search tool.

New Ventures Maine
Organization to support career development and small business ventures for Maine residents, including free in-person and online workshops and coaching.

Job Boards and Search Engines

Live and Work in Maine
Maine-specific job search

Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce
Local job board

Knox County VillageSoup
Local job board

Maine Association of Nonprofits
Job board for Maine nonprofit organizations

JobsinME
Maine-specific job search engine

Indeed
National job search engine and free resume builder

SimplyHired
National job search engine

Idealist
Hosts search engine that connects people with “action-driven” jobs, internships, and graduate schools

Resources for Individuals with Disabilities

AbilityJobs
Virtual career fairs and employment advice for people with disabilities

Respectability
Resource guide to assist people with disabilities and their families in navigating employment

U.S. Department of Labor
The DOL’s resource page for people with disabilities

Resources for Veterans

Hire Heroes USA
Employment assistance, including job board, for military members, military spouses, and veterans

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Employment toolkit for veterans