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Resume Editor for Bridges to College students
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Assist the career coach of JVS's Bridges to College program with editing resumes for students who are graduating and are applying for jobs. Make corrections to spelling and grammar, write additional information suggested by career coach and format the layout to create a polished, professional resume. Resume template is provided.
Each resume takes approximately 1 hour to complete and this position is estimated to take approximately 10 hours per week. Most of the work can be done remotely, though training and check-ins with the career coach will be needed occasionally on Mondays or Tuesdays at JVS's office, 75 Federal St. in downtown Boston or via Skype.
Requirements:
- English fluency
- Strong writing skills
- Formatting/graphic design skills
- Familiarity with resumes/CVs
- Ability to volunteer 10 hours per week
- Ability to work independently
- Quick learner
- Strong Microsoft Word skills
Program/Department Overview:
The Bridges to College program at JVS is a 23-week college preparation program. The program is structured to help students improve their English, math and skills such as time management, critical thinking, and study skills. Our Bridges to College program is designed to ensure that students bypass developmental non-credit bearing courses and enter college at the college credit level classes. Bridges to College is a unique program that will also continue to work with program graduates throughout their college career and offers FREE job search assistance during the final semester of college.
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About JVS, Jewish Vocational Service
Location:
75 Federal St. 3rd floor, 3rd floor, Boston, MA 02110, US
Mission Statement
JVS empowers individuals from diverse communities to find employment and build careers, and partners with employers to hire, develop, and retain productive workforces.
Description
Our Impact
For 75 years JVS has been helping people secure financial independence through educational and employment services. Each year, JVS empowers more than 21,000 individuals through more than 36 services that guide clients on a pathway to meaningful employment; some of which include educational testing, skills training, English for Speakers of Other Languages, job search training, career counseling, Adult Basic Literacy and Adult Diploma Program instruction, citizenship education and financial literacy.
For several years, JVS has been recognized as a leading agency in the workforce development field, serving individuals such as professional-level job seekers, entry-level employees, welfare recipients, individuals with disabilities, refugees, immigrants, and career changers, and partnering with employers to help fill vacancies and provide the education their employees need to ascend their career ladders.
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WHERE
75 Federal St.3rd FloorBoston, MA 02110
DATE POSTED
March 24, 2017
SKILLS
- Reading / Writing
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- 10 hours per week, 3 month minimum