Programs & Services
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Boston Career Link
Membership Orientation Group
To
become a member, BCL highly recommends that you attend one of our
Membership Orientation Groups.
This one-hour session will provide you with an overview of our Basic and
Enhanced Services, along with information about available
Education & Training programs and Business Services.
Orientation
attendees will complete a membership form, have questions
answered and receive a tour of the
library. Orientation Groups are available on a walk-in basis, but with
limited seating, we recommend that you RSVP at 617-536-1888,
ext. 762 or 763.
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MEMBERSHIP
ORIENTATION GROUP SCHEDULE |
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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9:30 a.
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6:00 p.
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9:30 a.
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No
Scheduled Orientation
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9:30 a.
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Boston
Career Link offers a broad range of services for job seekers
and career
changers in both
group and individual sessions. All counseling/workshop services
are facilitated by trained employment or career counselors.
Not all workshops are offered every month.
A workshop at Boston career link is an opportunity to learn specific job search "how-to's" in a group.
Career
Exploration with PinPoint's Self-Directed Search
PinPoint
guides you through an exploration of six aspects of your personality that
are highly important to career satisfaction. Its creative, interactive and
dynamic, engaging you and making the process fun and appealing.
An optional
exercise analyzes your daily activities over a period of time to more
objectively identify your feelings about various character traits,
activities, and work contexts.
The
Self-Directed Search is an interest inventory that can help you understand
how your personality & interests impact the career choices you make and
the satisfaction you experience on the job. You will leave with a method
to identify and evaluate career possibilities.
Clarifying Your Job Values
Your job values are an important part of how you determine the best job
match for needs. In this workshop, you will assess what is important
to you in a job.
2 hour workshop -- No fee
Skills Identification Workshop
Being able to identify your skills is essential for job hunting. We will
use the Skill Scan Professional Pack to help you decide which skills you
want to use and develop in your next job. You will also identify self-management
skills that appeal to employers. You will leave the workshop with a skills
profile and ideas for how to improve your resume and prepare for interviews.
3 1/2 hour workshop -- No fee
Informational Interviewing (coming soon)
Come learn how to use the greatest access tool available for career exploration!
Feel the excitement of learning how to find out first hand what a given
job is actually like, what skills and competencies are required. Learn to
use this confidence building tool to locate a job of your choice.
2 1/2 hour workshop -- No fee
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How to Conduct a Job Interview
Conducting a well prepared, proactive interview will help you to turn the
interview into a relaxed, focused conversation and provide a way for you
to answer questions about yourself, to state your qualifications, and handle
salary questions. Come learn how to prepare and implement an effective personal
interviewing strategy.
2 1/2 hour workshop -- No fee
Basic
Resume Writing
2 hrs each
This workshop is designed for people who don't have a resume, or have a
resume but need help in showing they have the skills that meet the employers
need. Part I will cover how to write a resume. Part II, scheduled one week
later, is designed to help you put your resume into finished format.
2 hour workshops -- No fee
Resume Critique (information pending)
Networking 101
You have heard it said that in Networking you need to be able to tell someone
who you are and what your job search focus is--in the time it takes you
to ride an elevator from the first to the sixth floor. A challenge? Yes!
Come and learn how to do it.
2 hour workshop -- No fee
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Pre-Employment
Development Workshops |
Assertive
Communication
This workshop is designed to help participants understand the differences
between assertive, passive, and aggressive forms of communication, and to
learn general techniques for assertive communication.
2 hour workshop -- No fee
Goal Setting and Taking Action
In this highly interactive session, we discuss how to set and achieve goals
more effectively. You will leave the workshop with a well-conceived action
plan for one of your goals.
2 hour workshop -- No fee
Coping with Job Loss
This workshop is designed to assist dislocated workers to better identify
and understand the typical emotions that occur during one's job loss and
job search, and to provide participants with tools and strategies for managing
their period of unemployment.
2 hour workshop -- No fee
Stress Management
This workshop is designed to provide information regarding the dynamic of
stress and its impact on the individual. In addition, participants are taught
a variety of relaxation techniques to aid in stress reduction.
2 hour workshop
No fee
Positive Thinking for Success
Are you looking for ways to stay motivated and confident during your job
search? You will surely benefit from this workshop. Learn confidence builders
and ways to maintain a positive attitude.
2 hour workshop -- No fee
Overcoming Age Barriers
Come learn ways to cope with the reality of bias in your job search. We
will identify positives and strengths in older workers and ways to respond
to age related questions in the interview.
2 hour workshop --No fee
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Job
Postings
Employers regularly contact Boston Career Link to connect with up to
28,000 motivated job seekers. Employer Job Postings are placed
on the Job Wall of BCL's Resources Room, and online on
MassJobQuest and BostonCareerLink.com.
Please contact a Customer Services Specialist or Job Placement Specialist for assistance in connecting with
these jobs\employers.
Job Placement Support
If you know what kind of job you're looking for, but having difficulty
finding your match, schedule time with one of our Job Placement
Specialists. The Job Placement Specialist can inform you about current "hot" openings
with employers, offer assistance with job search, update your job search
techniques, and help you complete online applications. They will follow
you for at least six weeks to make sure you are successfully connected to
viable job opportunities. If you are a member, call (617) 536-1888, ext.
718 to schedule time with a Job Placement Specialist. You can click
here for membership information.
On-Site Recruitment Events
Meet employers face-to-face at one of our regularly scheduled On-Site
Employer Events. Every week, employers come to Boston Career Link for on-the-spot
screening interviews with qualified, motivated candidates. To find out which employers
are coming and when, look for posted notices in the Resources Room. To sign up for an interview, register with
our front desk staff.
No fee
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For
fee-based services listed below, please call Amy Mazur, an experienced
career counselor, at 617-964-7048. Fee services are offered at off-site
location.
Career Assessment Package
Our Career Assessment Package includes 3 one-hour sessions with one of
our experienced career counselors, who will assess your needs and select
specific exercises and tools to help you learn more about your interests,
skills, or personality style. These may include administration and interpretation
of tests such as the Strong Interest Inventory or the Myers-Briggs
Type Indicator. The package is designed to help people learn more
about themselves and where they fit into the world of work.
$165.00 for 3 one hour appointments
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Career Coaching & Employment
Advice |
Choose Career Coaching when you have identified a career goal and want one-on-one
feedback/coaching to help you reach your job search goal, schedule an appointment
with our experienced career counselor.
Career Coaching
Need job search advice? Wondering how to answer some tough interview questions?
Stuck on where else to look for open jobs? A half-hour coaching session
with one of our counselors may be just the ticket to get your job search
back on track.
$35.00 for a 1/2 hour appointment
Individual Career Counseling
Individual appointments with our experienced career counselor to assist
you with your career exploration and career development needs.
$65.00 per hour by appointment
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Introduction
to the Internet
Join us for this introductory session to get "hands on" exposure to the
Internet and learn the best strategies to collect information for your
job search. Obtain a comprehensive listing of
Internet
Job Search Links. Prior use of a mouse and keyboard are required.
2 hour workshop -- No fee
Word
Processing for Job Search
In this session you will learn the basics of Microsoft Word and some helpful
tips on how to create a resume or cover letter on our Resource Library
computers. Prior use of the mouse and keyboard are required.
2 hour workshop -- No fee
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Job
Seeker Support Groups |
Job
Club Networking Group
Get motivated and inspired and sharpen your job search skills every Wednesday
at our weekly support group. Learn how to target the job you want,
organize your job hunt, develop effective job search strategies, and turn
interviews into offers. This group is open to all Boston Career Link members.
Available on a walk-in basis.
2 hour session -- No fee
Job Search Group for Individuals with Disabilities (coming soon)
This group is for job seekers interested in peer support, assistance with
disability related job search advice, and other employment assistance,
is facilitated by a career counselor for Individuals with Disabilities.
Prior signup is recommended. Group is limited to 8. Please check monthly
calendar for dates and times.
1 1/2 hour session -- No fee
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