LibGuides: Employment Support Resources: Job Searching

Job Search Resources in the Library

MassHire Career Center

MassHire Career Centers serve as a vital link between workers and employers to bring about economic opportunity. Career Centers are helping put Massachusetts’ citizens back on the payroll, one person and one job at a time.

MassCIS

This is a Massachusetts-specific resource that allows you to search for jobs, learn about employment options, fund training programs, and create resumes.

Vocations and Careers (Gale OneFile) This link opens in a new window
This resources provides top-notch job-searching tips. This could be a great jumping-off point as you begin your search. To best use, follow these steps:
1. On the lower half of the page, select the tool “Topic Finder”
2. Type “Job search” in the Topic Finder Search Box
3. Click on the Job Hunting tile

Learning Express This link opens in a new window
This resource provides many different aspects of the employment support process. Explore the whole page under “Career Preparation” or look at their resources for conducting a successful job search.

Outside the Library Job Search Resources

Below is a list of commonly used websites for job searching. Many offer the ability to make accounts, save job postings, upload resumes, and more.

General Job Searching:

Career Builder - Career Builder is a job search website where you can upload and save job postings. It also features articles that contain career advice.
Indeed - A popular job search website where you can upload a resume, save job postings, and directly apply to jobs.
Monster.com - Monster.com is another job search website like Indeed or Career Builder.
SimplyHired - Another job search site where you can upload your resume and apply to jobs.
U.S. Government Jobs - A job search site for those seeking government employment.

Job Training and Networking:

Careeronestop - Career one stop includes job searches, professional development training opportunities, and more.
LinkedIn - Linked in is primarily a job networking site, but also has a job search function built into it, where you can apply using your LinkedIn profile.
Massachusetts JobQuest - A job search website specific to Massachusetts. JobQuest helps you find career center workshops, job fairs, and recruitment events that are held by MassHire Career Centers in your region.

Mission-driven, Non-profits & Volunteer Opportunities

Idealist - A job search website for non-profits and volunteer work.
WorkforGood - A job search website for mission-driven careers.

Reviews of Company Profiles:

GlassDoor - GlassDoor shows the predicted and average wages for a role, as well as reviews of the company by previous and current employees, previous applicants, and other job seekers.
The Muse - This is a job search website similar to GlassDoor that includes company profiles. It also includes job search advice and coaching.

Job Searching Tips for Women

Provided is a list of job search resources geared towards women. Gender diversity in the work place remains an issue.

GlassDoor Can Open Doors - Read here about how GlassDoor is helpful in finding a quality workplace. This is especially important for women when they are negotiating wages and salary.