Keene Public Library

Job Search and Unemployment Information

The economy has been hit hard by COVID-19 and the subsequent closures. The library has compiled a list of resources to help you learn about applying for unemployment, insurance, and more. If you have questions, please reach out to library staff.

Department of Labor. The U.S. Department of Labor has resources to help workers and employers prepare for the COVID-19 virus.

New Hampshire Employment Security. NHES is the premier provider of workforce services in New Hampshire. NHES has 13 offices across N.H., but due to COVID-19, all offices are closed to the public. All claims and questions should be directed to nhes.nh.gov or call the Unemployment Assistance Hotline at 603-271-7700. Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday Closed

Emergency Order #5 Pursuant to Executive Order 2020-04. Access to State unemployment benefits for individuals impacted by COVID-19 

FAQs On New N.H. Unemployment Requirements from NHPR

N.H. Unemployment during COVID-19 Facebook Group

Online Tools and Learning Resources
Universal Class offers a variety of online courses, including Career CoachingComputer BasicsExcelGoogle DocsInterview SkillsMicrosoft Word, and Resume Writing. All you need is a library card and internet access. Call us at 603-352-0157, between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, to get a library card.
In the library? Check out the library’s Job Center shelf and Test Shelf for books on job hunting, resume & cover letter writing, and employment tests.


Ebooks to Checkout
Job Seeking on Social Media: Using LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook to Find Your Dream Job
Strengthen Your LinkedIn Profile: The Ideal Tool for Networking and Job Searching
Successful Job Interviews: Everything You Need to Win Over Recruiters
More Career Information and Help
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Career Counseling & Job Center
Free Resume Builder and Host Site
Job Hunters Bible
Occupational Outlook Handbook (from Bureau of Labor Statistics)
Resume Builder Online
Resume Companion

Looking for a job?
America’s Job Exchange
Boston.com Monster
Cheshire County Jobs
City of Keene jobs
Glassdoor
Idealist
Indeed
Job Application Center
Job Bank USA
JobFind.com (Northeastern U.S. jobs)
Job Search on Google
LinkedIn
Monster.com
N.H. Works
Southwestern Community Services Job Bank

Search our collection of Salem Press “Careers In” ebooks