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Creating a Resume Online

Posted on October 16th, 2012 by Gregor Smart in Kirstein Business Library, Programs

Creating a Resume Online Tuesday, October 16, 2012, 2:30 p.m.

Where Central Library in Copley Square
Training Lab
700 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02116
Location Central Library
Neighborhood Back Bay
Type of Event Workshops & Classes
Cost Free
Audience Young Adults (Ages 20-34), College Students, Adults
Link careertransitions.galegroup.com…

Your resume needs to impress the hiring manager enough so you get the interview. Come find out how to write a resume using Career Transitions and resume writing tips.

A workshop for the job seeker.

BPL Career Services Open House – September 29th

Posted on September 28th, 2012 by Gregor Smart in Kirstein Business Library, Programs

 

On Saturday, September 29th from 9:00-4:30, the Boston Public Library offers an open house at the Kirstein Business Library. Career resource demonstrations, including the online resource “Career Transitions,” resume critiquing services, an overview of the services offered by KBL, and more.

Training Schedule:

11:00  -  Job searching using Career Transitions

12:00  -  Create Your Resume using Career Transitions

1:00  -  Interviewing Well

2:00  -  Creating a LinkedIn Account

3:00  -  Job searching using Career Transitions

In addition, Merri Lavine, Consultant, Artful Resumes Service, www.artfulresumes.com, will be on hand from 12 – 3pm to review resumes with individuals. Ms. Lavine will schedule 20-minute resume reviews on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Marketing Yourself with Social Media – September 27

Posted on September 27th, 2012 by Betsey Lippmeier in Kirstein Business Library, Programs

Abby Kohut, a human resources professional for over 16 years, will share job search secrets that other recruiters simply won’t tell you about the effective use of social media.  Abby, who is known on the web as “Absolutely Abby” has been featured nationwide in numerous TV and radio segments.  Her advice has appeared in a variety of newspapers and magazines.  She is currently on a nationwide tour to educate one million job seekers–visit her website www.AbbyAcrossAmerica.com .

Time: 6:00-7:00
Location: Rabb Lecture Hall

Free Small Business Legal Clinic : Schedule an appointment today!

Posted on September 7th, 2012 by Gregor Smart in Kirstein Business Library, Programs

 

Filene’s: Boston’s Great Specialty Store – Author Talk with Michael Lisicky

Posted on August 14th, 2012 by Gregor Smart in Kirstein Business Library, Programs
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Thursday, August 23, 2012, 6 – 7 p.m.

Central Library in Copley Square
Orientation Room
700 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02116

“The newest addition to Arcadia’s popular Images of America series is Filene’s: Boston’s Great Specialty Store. William Filene’s Sons Company, founded in 1870, brought fashion and entertainment to generations of Bostonians. The Filene family championed employee relations and innovative merchandising techniques. Michael Lisicky focuses on the history of the company’s flagship ‘upstairs’ business, in addition to several of the store’s historic competitors on Boston’s Washington Street.

Michael J. Lisicky is a leading expert on department store history and has written three bestselling books on various American department stores. Lisicky’s books have been featured on National Public Radio and have received acclaim from the Philadelphia Inquirer, Baltimore Sun, Pittsburgh Post Gazette, Investors Business Daily and Fortune Magazine.”

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