How to Get a Job

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Keep a positive attitude. Don’t be too picky; it’s always easier to get a job when you have a job, and every job has something to teach you.

“Don’t just silence your phone for the interview. Turn it all the way off.” — Sharlyn Lauby, HR consultant

The road to job search success begins with motivation, a good attitude, and the right tools. We have collected some online resources and created templates to help you with your search!

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The Career Place

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Write a Job–Winning Résumé

Stand out from your competition and impress your potential employer with a well–written résumé! Check out our worksheet below for Résumé Tips, and choose a résumé template to get started!

The Career Place Résumé Tips Worksheet Opens with Adobe Reader and is a printable document.
Résumé Starter— Style 1 Choose a resume template and save it to your own computer, Google Docs, or a flash drive. Make sure to keep backups of your résumé. Templates are in Microsoft Word.
Résumé Starter— Style 2
Résumé Starter— Style 3

Craft a Cover Letter

Many employers require a cover letter in addition to a résumé. Employers typically scan a cover letter in a matter of seconds. Catch their attention with a clear, concise cover letter that lets them know why they should hire you!

The Career Place Cover Letter Guide Opens with Adobe Reader and is a printable document.

Interview with Confidence

If you are called by an employer for a job interview, congratulations! This means that the employer thinks you are a good fit based on your job application and résumé and would like to interview you to make sure you will be able to do the job well. A good interview can help you get the job that you want. Preparation and practice will increase your chances of convincing the employer you are the perfect candidate for the job!

The Career Place Interview Prep Guide Opens with Adobe Reader and is a printable document.

Helpful Articles for Your Job Search

  • The Career Place: www.careerplacejobs.com/openings

    Our current list of job postings from local companies.

  • Craigslist Boston: http://boston.craigslist.org

    Lots of smaller businesses, better chance your résumé or request will get a response back compared to larger job search engines.

  • Snagajob: www.snagajob.com

    This is a great website for entry level retail and fast food and full service chain restaurant positions. However, you are more likely to get one of these job openings if you visit the company and fill out a paper job application or an electronic application on the company’s website rather than filling it out on Snagajob.

  • All Retail Jobs.com: www.allretailjobs.com

    Listings for part-time and full-time positions at major retail stores.

  • SimplyHired: www.simplyhired.com

    Use SimplyHired.com’s Advanced Search option and select Seasonal (for summer jobs) or Part–Time to search for those jobs.

  • Monster: www.monster.com

    Large job search engine where hundreds of applicants apply to job openings daily.

  • Indeed: www.indeed.com

    Large job search engine which has a wide range of job listings.

  • MassCamps: www.masscamps.com

    If you like working with children and are looking for a summer job, a camp counselor position may be the perfect fit. Check out this website for open camp counselor positions in Massachusetts.

  • Idealist: www.idealist.org

    Lists non–profit jobs, internships and volunteer opportunities.

Volunteer Links

No job experience? — Volunteer! No references? — Volunteer! Check out the websites below for a volunteering opportunity near you!

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