USB flash drive (32 GB)
Save your resume and application PDFs so you are not stuck when a public computer session ends.
Templates by The Hire Power™ · Opportunity looks good on you
You do not have to buy a desk full of gear to look for work in Louisville. Start with the free Career Center on Broadway and an open LFPL location (the Main Library is closed for renovations), then add only the pieces you actually need for printing, video interviews or a small home setup.
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Start free
- Kentucky Career Center on Broadway at the Goodwill Opportunity Campus, 2820 W. Broadway, Suite 100.
- Louisville Free Public Library: the Library Computer Center at 721 South Brook Street, or another open branch, for computers, Wi-Fi and printing.
Keep track of every application
When you are sending a lot of applications, it is easy to forget where you applied and when to follow up. The Job Search Tracker comes as a Google Sheet, Notion template, Todoist project or printable PDF. A notebook and a weekly planner also work if you would rather keep it on paper.
For library and Career Center days
Wired over-ear headset with mic
Practice a call or watch a hiring video at the library without playing sound out loud. A wired set has no battery to die mid-call.
Poly resume folder
Keeps printed resumes clean on the way from the library printer to an interview.
For video interviews at home
A lot of first interviews now start on video, even for local jobs. A clear picture and a quiet mic matter more than a fancy backdrop. These are common, mid-range search categories — compare current listings and reviews on Amazon before you buy. We have not tested these hands-on.
1080p webcam
A clip-on 1080p webcam is a common upgrade over a grainy built-in laptop camera.
Clip-on video conference light
Lights your face from the front so a window behind you does not turn you into a silhouette.
Wired USB headset
Cuts echo and keyboard noise on a call, and there is no Bluetooth battery to die mid-interview.
For in-person interviews and a small home office
Interview padfolio
Holds printed resumes, a reference list and a notepad so you are not juggling loose paper.
Weekly planner
Write interview times, Career Center appointments and follow-up dates in one place.
Laptop stand
Raises a laptop camera closer to eye level for a video interview at a kitchen table.
Desk lamp
A simple lamp helps if you are filling out applications at night after a shift.
The Hire Power™ Job Search Tracker bundle is also on Payhip. An interview prep kit and ATS resume template are in the store too.
We have not tested these products hands-on; picks are based on what each item is for. Check the current price, shipping and reviews on Amazon before you buy. A headset or a folder cannot promise an interview or a job.