Welcome to the PWPL Career and Personal Finance Center!
The PWPL Career and Personal Finance Center proudly offers our patrons both scheduled and ongoing access to a varied set of resources that includes in-person and online programs, workshops, web-based services, and seminars. Subjects may include Resume Critique, Interview Preparation/Mock Interview Practice, College Interview Practice, Career Coaching, Career Testing and more! Please note, services are often prioritized for patrons in the PWPL library card district.
One-on-one coaching is available to PWPL library card holders. Please complete this questionnaire and a staff member will follow-up with you.
One-on-One Career Counseling Request Form
For more information, call 516-883-4400 x1400 or email reference@pwpl.org
Career & Personal Finance (PWPL YouTube Videos)
View our collection of video captures of Port Washington Public Library ‘Career and Personal Finance’ on-line events.
CollegeNow
Live guidance counselors are available Mon – Thurs from 2pm-11pm to connect with students. They provide assistance with college applications, financial aid and admission interviews. Submit a college essay online and receive expert feedback in 24 hours. The eParachute features helps you find college majors and careers that match your skills and interests. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
HelpNow
Live One-on-One homework help and tutoring from 2pm – 11pm daily in English and Spanish. Over 60 subjects covered including math, science and English plus ACT, PSAT, SAT, AP test prep and more. Submit essays and homework questions for expert feedback and guidance. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
JobNow
JobNow provides live online career coaching and interview assistance 7 days a week from 2pm – 11pm. Students or job seekers will find the tools necessary to get hired by employers. Create professional resumes in minutes using the Optimal Resume software program. The eParachute feature provides an online career assessment tool to find careers best suited for you. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
VIEW A VIDEO TUTORIAL
LinkedIn Learning
Access over 16,000 online video courses on a wide range of topics from business to technology. Classes are taught in 7 different languages by industry experts. Login with your PWPL Library card number and PIN . A LinkedIn profile is not required to use the service.
VIEW A VIDEO TUTORIAL
Mometrix Test Prep
Test prep service for Regents, APs, SAT, ACT, GRE, LSAT, Series 7, teaching exams and more. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Peterson’s Test & Career Prep
Peterson’s provides test prep assistance for AP, SAT, ACT, TOEFL, CLEP exams and more. Students can also search for schools, scholarships and job opportunities on the site. Create an account to access the resources and save your progress.
ProCitizen
Free tool to help prepare you for the civics, reading and writing portions of the US Citizenship Naturalization Test.
ProCitizen Espanol
Use this database to prepare for the civics, reading and writing portions of the US Citizenship Naturalization Test in Spanish.
Use esta base de datos para prepararse para las partes de educacion civica, lectura, y escritura del Examen de Naturalizacion de los Estados Unidos. En Espanol.
Reference Solutions
Detailed telephone & company directory with information on 160 million residents and 60 million US businesses including physicians and dentists
Vocations, Careers & Technical Education Collection
Search 300 industry publications & specialized journals