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Posted by Adam Jackman on Mar 18, 2011

Million Dollar Database

For many years the library has had access to the popular database RefUsa. Recently, we have started subscribing to a new database called Dun and Bradstreet’s (D&B) Million Dollar Database which can provide a great majority of the same information, just in different ways.

Posted by Terri May on Mar 14, 2011

Optimal Resume

Don’t send off that resume and cover letter or head out to your next job interview until you explore Optimal Resume. In this tough economy it is not enough to have a so-so resume. Optimal Resume can help you build a resume to get you noticed.

Posted by Patrick McVicker on Feb 22, 2011

Demographics Now: Consumer Statistics

Did you know that the average household in Pierce County spent $23.38 on tea in 2010, with a projected 4.5% increase by 2015? Or that households in the 98387 (Spanaway) zip code spent 4¢ above the average, while those in the 98499 (Lakewood) zip code spent only $20.02. Useless trivia? Not to a recent Job and Business Center user who wants to start a tea import business. These statistics, and many more,...

Posted by Lydia Dawe on Jan 29, 2011

JobNow

I work with a lot of customers who have a resume that’s ten or fifteen years old that’s in need of some revamping. They often feel quite proud of this resume, as it successfully got them a job years ago. Unfortunately, yesterday’s resume might not impress today’s employers, and now they’re not having much luck with it. Are you focusing on the wrong things, are you using the wrong font? Are you...

Posted by Heather Jeffries on Dec 22, 2010

Learning Express Library: Computer Skills

Learning Express Library Are you looking to improve your computer skills but can’t find the right class at the right time at the right library branch? Try one of the self-paced, interactive tutorial courses available online through Learning Express Library. Learning Express Library is one of the many Pierce County Library resources available for job seekers and lifelong learners. You can access theses...

Posted by Michele Leininger on Oct 29, 2010

Business Source Premier

The library has recently purchased a database called Business Source Premier which has full-text access to more than 2,200 magazines covering finance, economics, management, marketing, accounting, international business and more. Moreover, it also provides access to market research reports, industry reports, country reports, company profiles and SWOT analyses, which can be helpful for research, job...

Posted by Maryanne King on Aug 10, 2010

Learning Express Library: Math & English

Many adults feel the need to brush up on their basic math and English skills before taking an entrance or placement exam. Pierce County Library now offers an online resource for basic math and English grammar review.

Posted by Adam Jackman on Jul 9, 2010

Demographics Now: Community Data

And what are they buying? Knowing who your potential customers are, where and how they live and what they purchase are key pieces of business intelligence for any entrepreneur or small business owner. DemographicsNow is an ideal tool for anyone looking to start their own business or wishing to grow their current company. Easy to use, yet rich with information, this database will show demographic...