Join the Chester County Library & District Center business and career librarian, Mikaila Strano, as the library introduces new resources and services to the Business Center. 

The Chester County Library is introducing three new career programs held in-person at the library. The first is a mock interview service in which patrons can request an appointment with a volunteer to practice for an upcoming interview. Whether it’s your first time job-seeking or you’re just looking for extra practice, consider setting up an appointment today. The volunteer will conduct the interview like a hiring manager would, so have a prepared resume, dress to impress, and bring questions. The volunteer will also provide written feedback so you can assess and perfect your skills before the big day. If you don’t have a resume, consider joining the library’s monthly Resume and Job Search Workshop held in partnership with Pennsylvania CareerLink as a hybrid event. 

The second new service, which is in partnership with career advisors, is PA CareerLink office hours, held every Tuesday from noon to 3 p.m. in the Reference Department. Patrons are encouraged to drop-in during this time to speak with a CareerLink representative on what programs and services are available to adults and young adults. Tap into individualized services for access to career counseling, adult training funds, youth incentives, and employer events. 

Finally, the latest service is a professional headshots event which will take place on May 12 from 10 a.m. to noon in the Struble Room. Whether it’s for a LinkedIn profile or a business website, you'll want this photo to be the first thing potential employers or customers see when they look you up. After the photo is taken, you will be emailed a digital copy that you can upload to your choice site with the confidence that your professionalism will shine through. Please ensure you have a working email address so that you can access these photos once they're sent. This is also a drop-in event, but interested attendees are encouraged to register via the library’s event calendar to ensure their contact information is submitted prior. 

The mission of the Chester County and Henrietta Hankin Branch Libraries is to provide informational, educational and cultural services to the residents of Chester County so that they may be lifelong learners. The Chester County Library & District Center is located at 450 Exton Square Parkway in Exton. For hours or more information, visit our website at https://chescolibraries.org/tools-and-research/business-and-career-center.