Career Research: Job Hunting
Library materials on Job Search and Resume Writing
Search our On-Line Catalog for materials to aid you in your job search.
Try using these search terms:
Job Search Letters for Dummies by Call Number: NB campus: HF 5383 K4185 2013ISBN: 9781118436417Publication Date: 2013-07-29New-style job messages that get you in the door and on your way up From sparkling cover letters to six-word bios, a fresh bevy of job search letters has grown powerfully useful for successful career communications. Job Search Letters For Dummies delivers the quality of New Era know-how you need right now to land good jobs and thrive.
What Color Is Your Parachute? 2014 by Call Number: HF 5383 B56 2013ISBN: 9781607743637Publication Date: 2013-08-13The world's most popular job-search book is updated for 2014 with up-to-the-minute information and tips for how to look for work and change careers. In today's challenging job-market, the long-trusted guidance of What Color Is Your Parachute? is needed more than ever.
The Resume Kit by Call Number: ATT: HF 5383 B33 2000ISBN: 0471379492Publication Date: 2000-04-24Provides proven techniques for writing the perfect resume for your ideal job
The Complete Job Search Book for College Students by Call Number: FR: HF5382.7 .W36 2007ISBN: 9781598693218Publication Date: 2007-03-13
Web Resources for Job Searching
- Cover letter TutorialFree interactive tutorial from GCF's LearnFree.org website.
Find a Professional Organizaion – Many professional associations have employment or career sections on their website.
Try an internet search for the terms “association” or “organization” along with the name of the field (i.e. nursing association)
Don’t forget local/regional associations. There are often state associations in many fields. Add the state name to the search.
Jobs – Once you find an association’s website, look for a jobs or employment section. Many associations have job postings. Don’t see one? Look for a “search this site” link and search for the words “jobs” or “employment.”
Membership / Networking – Most professional associations offer a discount membership for students. Don’t forget to look for association events, which can be great opportunities for networking.
- 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."
- Interviewing Skills TutorialFree interactive tutorial from GCF's LearnFree.org website.
- 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.
- Massachusetts Job QuestSkip Navigation Links Find Jobs In Massachusetts with JobQuest! JobQuest is a FREE online service.