Career Source is a member of the Massachusetts One-Stop Career Center System and is operated by Employment Resources Inc. (ERI). Career Source is chartered by the Metro North Regional Employment Board.

We Have Two Locations to Serve Your Needs:

CAMBRIDGE Directions
Fresh Pond Mall
186 Alewife Brook Parkway, Suite 310
Cambridge, MA 02138
617-661-7867
Fax: 617-661-7571
Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri 8:30-4:30
Wed 8:30-8:00 (please note new closing time)

EVERETT Directions
1935 Revere Beach Parkway
Everett, MA 02149
Phone: 617-389-8025
Fax: 617-389-8012
Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30

Job Seeker Services

Looking for work is difficult, especially in the current job market. It's hard to know where to find information, it's hard to get support and encouragement, it's hard to know what to do next. That's where Career Source comes in. We can provide the resources to make your job hunt easier and less stressful, and help you feel optimistic about your job search. All you have to do is come on in.

Career Services Workshops

Networking skills, interview techniques, resume writing, job search skills, speaker series, and many more. Develop your job hunting strategies and network with your fellow job-seekers. The schedule is in the Career Source Calendar (click on "Career Services Workshops" above, or "Workshop Calendar" below).

Note: You must speak with a staff person to register for workshops and other events - please don't leave a message in voicemail.

Workshop Calendar

Computer Use

We have twenty computers with word processing, an employer information database, and adaptive software (JAWS and ZoomText). You can also print your resume and cover letters on a high-quality laser printer.

Computer Lab

Learn computer and Internet basics in our computer workshops. We also provide tutorials on the latest office software.

A Multimedia Career Resource Library

Books on every conceivable job field, recent magazines and newspapers, CD-ROM directories, and job search videos and tapes.

Employer Meetings

Employers present information to job-seekers and meet prospective applicants at our weekly Employer Forums. Registration is required - call the front desk at 617-661-7867 x0 to register.

Job Club

Network with your fellow job seekers on a weekly basis. Meetings include progress updates, success stories, and help with setting and achieving short- and long-term goals. Limited to 10 participants each (2 groups) that rotate on a monthly basis. Call the front desk at 617-661-7867 x0 to sign up.

Now taking participants for August!

Internet Connection For On-Line Job Searching

If you don't have access to a computer and modem at home, we get you on-line to search for your next job.

Free Faxes, Phone Calls, Copies

Communicate professionally with prospective employers.

To start your search now, click here: Jobsearch.org

A Few Job Search Tips:

Research organizations before you apply, and personalize your cover letters to communicate as specifically as possible how your skills and experience can benefit that particular organization. This will give you a competitive edge!

Especially in a tight job market, employers most value CONCRETE SKILLS THAT FIT THEIR NEEDS and A POSITIVE ATTITUDE.

Market yourself as expert in 3 or 4 areas that utilize your strongest skills.

Think of your professional self as a valuable resource to an employer.

What makes you unique (professionally speaking, of course)?
Consider how your talents and experience can help an employer "ease
their pain."

Apply for positions that are a good fit with your qualifications - it is NOT an effective job search strategy to just send out resumes for any positions that catch your eye and hope you hit the jackpot. Here's a good article on this topic from the point of view of hiring managers: http://money.cnn.com/2009/11/03/news/economy/jobs_sit_open/index.htm?s