How to Apply for Jobs in the 
Longwood Medical & Academic Area
Prepared by Masco June 2005

Jobs in the LMA: Introduction

There are twenty institutions in the LMA, with a total employment of over 37,000 people. This booklet is an employment resource for our neighbors in Boston to encourage Boston residents to apply for available positions. MASCO member institutions included in this guide are: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Brigham & Women’s Hospital, CBR Institute for Biomedical Research Inc., Children’s Hospital Boston, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Emmanuel College, Harvard University (Medical School, School of Dental Medicine, School of Public Health), Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Joslin Diabetes Center, Judge Baker Children’s Center, Massachusetts College of Art, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Massachusetts Mental Health Center, Simmons College, Temple Israel, Wentworth Institute of Technology, Wheelock College, and The Winsor School.

General Guidelines for Applying

Each institution in the LMA has an Internet web site, and most provide job listings on those sites. You may be able to apply for a position directly through the web site, and many institutions accept applications via email or facsimile (FAX). The preferred method of application is provided for each institution. It is very important to indicate a specific position for which you are applying. Providing the job title and/or reference number ensures that your application will be considered for the job that best matches your interests and qualifications. Without this, your application may not be considered.

If an application is submitted by mail or in person, you may not receive a confirmation due to the high volume of applications that some institutions receive. In general, on-line or email applications will receive a computer generated acknowledgement of receipt.

Additional Resources
Many community organizations serve the neighborhoods of Boston and can serve as a resource for resume writing, interviewing tips, job leads. In addition, access to job listings and computer resources are available through Boston One-Stop Career Centers.

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