Career Research
A reminder...
The reality is, many of us are limited in our career options because of the cards we were dealt in life. This video does an amazing job at discussing how to take advantage of the relationships that you already have and create a new path for yourself.
Books
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When Can You Start?
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Call Number: HF5382.7 .W45 2020ISBN: 9781642797503Publication Date: 2020-02-04Step by step, you'll learn how to thrive during your employment search--from effective networking to negotiating an offer to succeeding at your new job. -
Why You, Why Me, Why Now
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Call Number: HF5383 .T664 2024ISBN: 9780226831145Publication Date: 2024-03-04Through useful and funny anecdotes, this book offers advice from professionals across industries and focuses on the attitude applicants can adopt to find success. -
Down and Out in the New Economy
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Call Number: HF5382.75.U6 G465 2017ISBN: 9780226452142Publication Date: 2017-04-12Gershon covers all parts of the employment spectrum: she interviews hiring managers about how they assess candidates; attends personal branding seminars; and talks with managers at companies around the United States.
Library materials on Job Search and Resume Writing
Search our Online Catalog for materials to aid you in your job search.
Try using these search terms:
Web Resources for Job Searching
If you know a certain company, city, town, or state that you are interested in working in, check out their website for open positions! You can usually find this by googling the name of the organization + jobs. For example- "Bristol community college jobs".
If you're not sure where to start, these websites let you search for specific jobs/areas of interest in your area.
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Indeed.com"Indeed is the #1 job site worldwide, with over 100 million unique visitors per month. Indeed is available in more than 50 countries and 26 languages, covering 94% of global GDP."
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Career Services and Job PlacementBCC Career Services offers students and alumni counseling, resources, and programs that support the academic achievement, career development, and personal growth of our students. Our services include career counseling, classroom-based and open workshops on a wide range of topics, and job placement assistance.
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LinkedIn Job SearchLinkedIn is the world's largest professional network on a mission to connect the world's professionals to make them more productive and successful.
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ZipRecruiterEmployment marketplace for job seekers and employers.
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USAJobsThe Federal Government's official employment site
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HireCulturePresented by the Mass Cultural Council, HireCulture is a free, searchable database of cultural employment opportunities throughout Massachusetts.
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Massachusetts Nonprofit NetworkMNN's Career Center features nonprofit jobs and internships throughout Massachusetts in every subsector and at every professional level.
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SimplyHiredBrowse for jobs, view local and national salary information, discover companies, and learn about the job market in a specific city.
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Massachusetts Job QuestSkip Navigation Links Find Jobs In Massachusetts with JobQuest! JobQuest is a FREE online service.