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Category Archives: Programs

Job Search Support Group will be meeting Wednesday Nights at 7 at Kirstein starting January 2nd

Posted on December 10th, 2012 by Betsey Lippmeier in Kirstein Business Library, Programs

The group Neighbors Helping Neighbors is a free, peer-led volunteer job search networking and support group. It is open to anyone in career transition, including unemployed and underemployed individuals, recent graduates, people re-entering the job market, small business owners, and anyone looking for part time, volunteer, or internship positions. The meetings will start on January 2 at 7 at Kirstein.

Upcoming Business Programs

Posted on November 1st, 2012 by Gregor Smart in Kirstein Business Library, Programs

Preparing for an Interview Tuesday, October 23, 2012, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m

Posted on October 17th, 2012 by Amber De Angelis in Kirstein Business Library, Programs
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Have you been in the job market for awhile?

Do you have a job interview coming up?

Interview being conducted

Well this workshop may be for you! Get tips and advice on how to prepare for an interview so you can ace it and make an awesome impression on a potential employer.

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

Don’t forget about our other career resources such as Career Transitions.

Look out for our other workshops coming up!

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.

Click here to download flyer: