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Organize your job search with Careerleaf

Posted on December 14th, 2012 by Amber De Angelis in Internet Resources

With the holiday season upon us, it can be difficult to keep track of your job  hunt.  But luckily there is a tool that can help.

Careerleaf is a great portal for managing your job hunt.  Setup is easy. When you create your account you can import your resume or data from your LinkedIn  account. Your account includes a profile, an email account, and three powerful tools– the job search function, Application Manager, and the Tracklet.

Job Search

The job search function makes it simple to search across multiple job boards quickly. Career leaf pulls from multiple sources including SimplyHired, USA Jobs, Career Builder, Mashable and more. Just type in the job title and your zip code into the search bar and you’re in business.

The Tracklet

Once you find a job posting to your liking, Careerleaf makes it easy for you to apply to openings  and keep track of the postings.  All you have to do is install the Tracklet into your browser. Clicking on it will launch the app and you’re ready to rock.

You can use the tracklet to:

  • Autofill an application
  • Send emails via your Careerleaf account
  • Download your resume
  • Add jobs to the Application Mananger

Application Manager
Careerleaf’s Application Manager allows you to keep track opportunities and add notes. The notes can be especially helpful when you are prepping for an interview. Moreover, you can add contact infomation and set the stage you are in the hiring process.  It also makes it easy to add your correspondence to the Application Manager when you use your Careerleaf email.

Two more things…

Take the tour of the website and look at the FAQs   Here you can learn about privacy settings and a little bit more about the features CareerLeaf has to offer. Check out their blog too.

And two, if you next extra support, Neighbors Helping Neighbors is going to be meeting every Wednesday at 7pm here in the Kirstein Library.

Cheers and good luck!

Get financially set for the new year

Posted on December 12th, 2012 by Amber De Angelis in Internet Resources

The page on the calendar is about to flip to 2013. Why don’t you get control of your finances for the new year and beyond!

Start plotting out your financial goals for next year by using  Planwise. Planwise is a tool to help you organize and manage your  finances. The best part about it is that it’s free. You don’t  have to include any personal information.

Planwise encourages you to really think about your monthly spending and saving. If you enter your basic financial information (monthly income, loan payments, bills, rent, etc), the tool plots your expenses on a graph. Then you can plan for one time expensive purchases, buying a home, job loss and more.  You can see how your savings or your debt to income ratio are affected.

It’s very easy to learn.

  • Go to www.planwise.com
  • Take the tour
  • Sign up with your email address
  • And start planning your future!

Just a note this is just a tool and not a substitute for actual financial advice. If your really need help managing your finances we suggest contacting a certified financial planner.

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

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!

Business Insights: Essentials shines light on industry info!

Posted on October 2nd, 2012 by Amber De Angelis in Electronic Resources, Kirstein Business Library

Apple made the headlines recently with the release of the new iPhone 5 and its patent battles with Samsung. The intricacies of the mobile phone industry can be difficult to follow with so many players on the stage.

But we have to the tools to help you here at the Kirstein Business Library.  Business Insights: Essentials provides industry insights and statistics to help you with your questions.

Some key feature include:

  • SWOT Reports
  • Company histories
  • Financial data
  • Market share reports
  • Industry information
  • Relevant news articles
  • Customizable charts and graphs
  • and so much more!


You can use this tool remotely so you can stay home as the weather gets colder. Use your library card to log in and explore Business Insights: Essentials.

Click here to begin research or check out Apple and Samsung’s company profiles.

Sports Business Research Network keeps score!

Posted on September 25th, 2012 by Amber De Angelis in Electronic Resources, Kirstein Business Library

In 2011, over 3.6 million fans watched their favorite football teams duke it out via their smart phones. It makes you wonder how many viewers saw Golden Tate’s “touchdown” on their phones last night.

For more information about NFL demographics, statistics, reports, and articles, check out the Sports Business Research Network.

SBRnet is one-stop access to multiple resources on professional sports, college sports, social media, sporting goods, and so much more, including:

  • Industry-developed Market Research
  • Government Statistics
  • Facility Reports and News
  • International Market Publications
  • Customized Research
  • Directories
Cowboy Stadium courstesy of SBRnet

Learn more about NFL fans and more using SBRnet. Image courtesy of SBRnet

Come on down to your local branch to try it out!