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Databases | Websites

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DATABASES

Directory of Executive Recruiters* (In Library Only) To log in, please speak to a Reference Librarian for assistance.

This online edition allows you to search executive recruiting firms by name, location, recruiter specialty, industry, or job function.

 

LearningExpress Library*  Home Access | In Library Access

Test Prep for Free! Practice tests and ebook study guides to help you with the latest SAT, TOEFL, GED, GRE, licensing exams, U.S. Citizenship and many other tests. Also includes online tutorials for math, reading, writing, job search and interviewing skills, and much more.

Home access for this database is available only to Newton residents with a Newton library card number beginning 21323.


WEBSITES
 
Employment and Training Resources

Massachusetts One-Stop Career Centers in Newton, Marlborough and Norwood offer employment and training services for job seekers, employers, and their workers, including career guidance, workshops on job hunting and computer topics, job postings, and many other services.

 

Glassdoor.com

An inside look at company reviews, interview questions, & salary information for thousands of companies. Search for specific company and location combinations and obtain reported salaries for specific positions, company reviews and descriptions of real interviews.

 

Newton Free Library Career Center

Are you looking for a job, or planning to explore a new career? Our online Career Center page can connect you with websites focusing on career exploration, resumes & cover letters, networking, interviewing, and other job search topics.

 

Newton's Quick Job Search Blog

This blog is an ongoing project managed by a librarian and identifies and posts quality job search web sites. These web sites cover a range of information needs of the job searcher, including electronic resumes, job banks, and jobs for retirees and teens. Some of the web sites are focused on Massachusetts resources. This project is funded by the Metrowest Library System and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

 

Occupational Outlook Handbook

From the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, The Occupational Outlook Handbook is a nationally recognized source of career information, designed to provide valuable assistance to individuals making decisions about their future work lives. The Handbook is revised every two years.

 

USAJOBS

The official job site of the United States Federal Government. Explore over 20,000 Federal jobs with the USAJOBS database, create and store a resume for applying to Federal jobs, and more.

 

*Indicates a database was purchased by the Newton Free Library. All remaining databases were purchased by either the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, Massachusetts Library System or the Minuteman Library Network.


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