Occupational Outlook Handbook

[REF 331.7 OCC 2012-2013]

Pierson, Orville. Highly Effective Networking

[650.14 POE]

2012 Harris Massachusetts Manufacturers

Directory [338.09 HAR 2012]

Pierson, Orville. The Unwritten Rules of the Highly

Effective Job Search [650.14 PIE]

RECOMMENDED BOOKS
Beshara, Tony. Acing the interview [650.144 BES]

Mackay, Harvey. Use your head to get your foot in the

door [650.14 MAC]

Beshara, Tony. The Job Search Solution

[650.14 BES]

Reeves, Ellen Gordon. Can I wear my nose ring to the

interview? [650.14 REE]

Betrus, Michael. 202 great cover letters

[650.142 BET]

Shatkin, Laurence. Best jobs for the 21st century

[331.702 SHA]

Bolles, Richard Nelson. What color is your parachute? 2013: A practical manual for job-hunters
and career-changers [650.14 BOL 2013]
The classic that is still great!
Bolles, Mark Emery and Richard Nelson
Bolles, What color is your parachute? : guide
to job-hunting online [650.14 BOL]
Chapman, Jack. Negotiating your Salary: How to
make $100 a minute [650.14 CHA]
Farr, Michael. Best jobs for the 21st
Century [331.702 FAR]
Hannon, Kerry Great Jobs for Everyone 50+
[331.7 HAN]
Consumer Dummies. Resumes for dummies
[On order]
Consumer Dummies. Job search letters for
dummies [On order]
Mathison, Duncan and Martha I. Finney. Unlock the
hidden job market [650.14 MAT]

Career & Job

Sources

Waldman, Joshua. Job searching with social media for

dummies [On order]
Reinvent yourself. We have an extensive
collection of career exploration materials.
Whiteman, Lily. How to land a top-paying federal job
[351.023 WHI 2012]
Wolfinger, Anne. Best Career and Education Web Sites
[650.14 WOL]
Woodward, Jeannette. Finding a job after 50: Reinvent yourself for the 21st century [650.14 WOO]
Yate, Martin. Knock 'em Dead Cover Letters
[650.142 YAT]
Yate, Martin. Knock 'em dead job interview
[650.144 YAT]
Yate, Martin. Knock 'em dead : the ultimate job search
guide, 2013 [650.14 YAT] Excellent how to manual.
Yate, Martin. Knock em dead resumes [650.14 YAT]

Updated 09/2013
Burlington Public Library
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Burlington, MA 01803
Reference: (781) 270-1691
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WALK-IN ASSISTANCE
The Career Place Trade Center Park,
100 Sylvan Road, G100 Woburn, MA 01801
(781) 932-5500 Toll free: (888) 273-WORK
National Senior Network, Senior Community
Service Employment Program
Wannalancit Mill, 175 Cabot Street, Suite B10
Lowell, MA-01854 (978) 513-0500
Paid job training for people 55+ living within
federal low-income guidelines.
WEBSITES
Job Postings
www.indeed.com
Job listings from 1000s of jobs sites. Advanced
search feature. Create daily job alerts. Mobile app.
www.simplyhired.com
Job postings, salary, and employment trends. Job
alerts and app.
Boston Globe Classified Ads
www.boston.com/Jobs
Jobs, news, advice. App.
Craigs List http://boston.craigslist.org
Good source for jobs from smaller companies.
www.idealist.org Jobs for non-profit organizations only.
USAJOBS www.usajobs.gov/
Federal governments official job site.
www.internships.com
Get on the job experience. Paid and unpaid.
JobHunt http://www.job-hunt.org/index.html
Job Search Advice
Wall Street Journal Careers
http://tinyurl.com/3zg67n

10 Job-Hunting Tips from People Who Found Jobs

http://onforb.es/cecWUq. Older but useful article.
Collegegrad.com Job Search Minute Videos
http://www.collegegrad.com/job-search-videos
Excellent job hunt videos; useful for any job seeker.

Networking
LinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com
Create a profile, search jobs, create alerts,
and network.

www.resumepower.com/blog/
Lots of great free information on this fee-based site.

Facebook Marketplace Jobs

http://bit.ly/PfZ6gg. Search Facebook Marketplace for jobs, see what jobs your friends post
and ask for a referral.

jobsearch.about.com
Job search portal: interviewing, resumes, apps.

Good article on networking

http://bit.ly/g4mNoB

9 Tech Tips for Job-Hunting Grads

http://bit.ly/12GPFJc

How to network: 12 Tips for Shy People

http://bit.ly/18gGNAn

Simmons College Career Education Center

http://bit.ly/159kbLR
Great site! Career information by industry with links to
industry-specific job search sites.

Salary Information
www.salary.com

Resumes & Interviewing

Cypress Resume Use our FREE online resume builder.
Get Organized: Tips for Resumes and Cover Letters
from PC Magazine http://bit.ly/KNDXp4
Vizify http://www.vizify.com
Vizify combines your resume and data from your social
networks into an attractive online resume.
JobStar: Resumes & Cover Letters
http://jobstar.org/tools/resume
www.eduers.com Resumes and interviewing.
Career Research
Careeronestop www.careeronestop.org
From U.S. Dept. of Labor. Detailed job descriptions
and career videos. Lists Knowledge, Skills and Abilities for each jobrequired for federal applications.

www.glassdoor.com
View actual salaries, company reviews, ratings.
Company Research
Our business databases offer detailed company information including names of decisionmakers. Use our sources to target companies
to contact and to prepare for interviews.
IN OUR REFERENCE DEPARTMENT
Ferguson career resource guide to apprenticeship programs. 2 vols. [REF 331.259 FER]
Boston Business Journal 2013 Book of Lists
Largest firms in Boston.
[BUS. REF. 338.74 BOO 2013]
Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational Guidance 2011 6 vols. [REF 331.702 ENC v.1 2011 ]
Health Professions Career and Education Directory 2012-2013 [REF 610.7 HEA 2012-2013]