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Book-a-Librarian
Need help with filling out a job application or creating a resume with our online career resource - Peterson's Career Prep? Book a 45 minute appointment with us! Call (781) 270-1691 or email ref@burlingtonpl.org.
MassHire Metro North Career Center
https://masshiremncareers.com/
100 Trade Center, Suite G100
Woburn, MA 01801 • (781) 932-5500
Sign up for workshops: here
Job search services remotely or in-person. Lots of free workshops offered - applications, resumes, cover letters, interviewing, LinkedIn, job fairs.
50+ Job Seekers Networking Group
Register at Tewksbury Public Library Events Calendar
The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am, via Zoom. Workshops are led by an experienced career coach. All are welcome and workshops are not recorded. Each meeting features a new topic. Meetings include a presentation and interactive workshop on topics relevant to career transition, guest speakers, access to hiring managers, small group breakout rooms to network, and one-on-one coaching guidance.
Operation ABLE
https://operationable.net/
98 North Washington Street, Suite 200
Boston, MA 02114 • 617-542-4180
Email: able-web@operationable.net
For job seekers under 55+ from economically, racially, and occupationally diverse backgrounds. Training programs & employment services. Medical office skills training and computer skills training, workshops, job search training and support, coaching and counseling. Some training programs offer internships. Many services offered remotely.
Operation ABLE Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
https://operationable.net/scsep
Essex/Middlesex Regional Office
Allan Broome, SCSEP Regional Manager
280 Merrimack Street, Bldg. B, Suite 400
Lawrence, MA 01843 ∙ (978) 651 -3050
abroome@operationable.net
For job seekers aged 55+. Paid training in your community, job search coaching, and computer skills training. Participants must meet federal low-income guidelines.
https://www.indeed.com
Indeed is the most popular of the job listing sites. Create multiple job alerts.
https://www.idealist.org/
Jobs, internships, volunteer opportunities at nonprofits, government agencies, recruitment firms, consultants/vendors to nonprofits, social enterprises, and for-profit businesses with social-impact positions.
https://www.mass.gov/topics/working
Massachusetts employment information. Search for job opportunities and internships with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
MassHire JobQuest
Lots of interesting full and part time opportunities.
USAJOBS: The Federal Government's Official Job Site
https://www.usajobs.gov
Hint: www.careeronestop.org helps with figuring out the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) that are required on federal job applications.
https://www.schoolspring.com/
Teaching positions and other jobs in K-12 schools.
LinkedIn Jobs
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs
This premier networking site also offers job search and job alerts. See if anyone you know works at a company you're interested in.
https://www.dice.com/
Technology jobs and advice.
https://www.flexjobs.com/
Remote, hybrid and flexible jobs.
https://www.hireculture.org/
Employment opportunities in the arts in Massachusetts. Jobs in nonprofit arts, science, and humanities organizations.
Higher Education Recruitment Consortium
Why not work in a college? Benefits, tuition reimbursement, and fun. HERC lists jobs at all levels in academic institutions.
Burlington Public Library's Peterson’s Career Prep
Craft professional resumes and job application materials. Search for new careers and access career advice. https://bit.ly/burlpl_research and Click on Careers.
Burlington Public Library's Careers Internet Database
Provides detailed information on over 400 careers. It also includes profiles of emerging careers, resume building tools, and education required. https://bit.ly/burlpl_research and Click on Careers. Click on the Members icon and enter Username: 516w Password: future.
https://www.careeronestop.org/
From the U.S. Dept. of Labor. Detailed job descriptions, videos, salaries. Lists KSAs for government job applications. Excellent site for career exploration and training information.
https://www.livecareer.com/
Sample interview questions, preparation tips
Company Research
Congratulations! You have an interview. Prepare by learning about the company with our online resources. Click https://bit.ly/burlpl_research and choose Business.
Networking
50+ Job Seekers Networking Group
Register at Tewksbury Public Library Events Calendar
The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am, via Zoom. Workshops are led by an experienced career coach. All are welcome and workshops are not recorded. Each meeting features a new topic. Meetings include a presentation and interactive workshop on topics relevant to career transition, guest speakers, access to hiring managers, small group breakout rooms to network, and one-on-one coaching guidance.
https://www.linkedin.com/
LinkedIn is the premier networking site. Create your profile/brand and connect with others who may be able to assist with your job search
Salaries
https://www.glassdoor.com
Salaries, company reviews, and ratings. Reviews and salaries of jobs and companies by employees and employers. You must create an account and provide your salary to see others.
https://www.salary.com/
Provides salary data for jobs by location. No account required to view salary information.