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Job Seeker's Guide

Career Exploration

Multi-Purpose Sites for Job Hunters

Many of the tabs above include websites and databases that are dedicated to or especially good in a particular area of job hunting. The list below includes particularly notable websites that cover a multitude of job hunting topics. They are worth exploring.

Metro South/West American Job Center (formerly Employment and Training Resources)

The Metro South/West American Job Center (formerly Employment and Training Resources Career Centers) is located in Framingham, MA.

Check their Framingham and Norwood calendars for upcoming workshops.

Jewish Vocational Services (JVS)

JVS has opened a Newton office at 61 Chapel Street.

For further information about their services and contact information please consult their website at https://www.jvs-boston.org/

Peterson's Career Prep

Peterson's Career Prep is a database available from the Newton Free Library. 

Whether you are are actively looking for a job or considering the pursuit of a new line of work, Peterson's Career Prep can help you:

  1. explore new career possibilities
  2. discover which careers suit you best
  3. create a résumé
  4. prepare for a job search
  5. explore the requirements and outlooks for the occupations you're interested in

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