These are the same steps our staff use when they help someone. "They" means the person who needs help: you, or someone you are helping. Go in order, and call ahead when you can.
1Gather what every application asks for
You can ask"Do you have a photo ID and your Social Security number or card?"
You can ask"Do you have a phone number and an email address an employer can use?"
Write down with them: each job they have had (name, town, dates, what they did), and 2 or 3 references (not family) with phone numbers.
Gaps are OK. Write what they did: caregiving, school, recovery, volunteering, odd jobs.
At the Gospel MissionAsk staff about a free government (Lifeline) phone so employers can call back. 111 S. Texas St.
Silver City Gospel Mission
Phone for local calls
575-388-5071
111 S. Texas St., Silver City · Monday-Friday, 8:30am-1:45pm
2Get free help with the resume
The job center helps make resumes and gives free workshops.
The job center is at 420 W. Broadway St., Silver City. Walk in Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm (may close 12-1). It is free.
NM Workforce Connection - Silver City (America's Job Center)
Job search, training and unemployment help
575-538-3737
420 W. Broadway St., Silver City · Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm (may close 12-1 for lunch)
Latter-day Saints Employment Services
Free job search help, coaching and workshops
3Apply online
Use free computers at the library. Staff can help get started.
Silver City Public Library
Free computers, internet and Wi-Fi
575-538-3672
515 W. College Ave., Silver City · Mon-Thu 9am-6pm; Fri 10am-5pm; Sat 10am-3pm; closed Sun
Bayard Public Library
Free computers and internet
575-537-6244
1112 Central Ave., Bayard · Mon-Fri 9:30 am-5 pm; Saturday only for special events
New to computers? Free lessons on email, typing and applying online:
GCFGlobal LearnFree
Free online lessons: computer basics, email, internet, Microsoft Office, job sea
DigitalLearn.org (Public Library Association)
Free beginner computer skills videos in English and Spanish
4Filling out the application
Answer every question. Write "Will discuss" if a question is hard to answer.
Apply to several jobs a week. Keep a list: where, the date, and who to call back.
Call back or stop by about a week after applying.
This guide is general information only, not medical, legal or other professional advice. Places and rules change, so please call before you go. In an emergency, call 911; in a mental health crisis, call or text 988. Disclaimer
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Questions, or want someone to walk through this with you? The Silver City Gospel Mission, 111 S. Texas St., Silver City,
575-388-5071, weekdays 9:00am-1:45pm. Everyone is welcome.