Resource Area
WorkSource Grays Harbor has a wide variety of resources available to assist you in your job search. You are welcome to use them any time during our office hours, and if you need additional assistance, our staff is more than willing to help.
We ask that you observe the following guidelines so that we can continue to provide you with this service:
- Respect our materials (don’t take them out of the lobby or damage them)
- Clean up after yourself (if you make a mess, clean it up or bring it to the attention of a staff member)
- Appropriate use of resources (our resources are for job search activities exclusively)
- And all the other good neighbor stuff (believe it or not, some people have problems following these guidelines)
Newspapers
We have subscriptions to the following newspapers:
- The Seattle Times – Sunday edition
- The Olympian – Sunday edition
- The Daily World
Books
We have books available for your use on the following subjects:
- Writing resumes and cover letters
- Job search strategies
- The job interview
- Getting a job in the Northwest
- Using the Internet in a job search
- How to find the right career
- The hidden job market
Videos
We have videos available for your viewing on the following topics:
- Resume writing & interviewing
- Learning computer software
- Networking to find a job
- Career self-assessment
Job Announcements
We have job announcements and bulletins from the following employers:
- Federal government
- Washington State including the Department of Corrections
- Local, county, and city government
- Universities, colleges, and school districts
Telephones
We have local and long-distance phones and a FAX machine for your use.
- Telephones are available for local calling to conduct direct employer contacts.
- Telephone access for long-distance calls related to employment (ask for assistance).
- FAX machine available to transmit resumes (ask for assistance).
Computers
Computers are self-service. Staff are not available to teach specific hardware or software skills but are willing to assist you.
- Self-serve computers for job search.
- Computers with laser printer, Internet**, Word, WinWay Resume, Choices CT, and WorkForce Explorer.
- Self-paced learning computer stations with video tapes for Microsoft Office Package – Windows, Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint.
** Internet access is for job search only.
Typing
Need to brush up on your typing skills?
- Computers designated for typing tutor or typing testing.
- Typing test certification