Job Search Tips Bulletin Board

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Job Search TipsBulletin Board

• Erica Weil
• University of the Pacific

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BEWARE

• Craigslist can be a great job search resource!
  But watch out for scams, and protect your privacy
  when sharing personal information.

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SIGNS that a JOB POST is BOGUS!

• The job title is generic or vague
• Hourly wage is too high or too specific (34.23/
  hour?)
• Exclamation points!!! poor grammar,,, weird
  sentences and misspleings.
• A quick response to your email inquiry tells you
  they have reviewed your resume (when you havent
  sent it yet), leads you to another website that
  promises more job openings, or asks you to sign
  up for a web-conferencing service.

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If you suspect bogus

• Send a generic inquiry first
• Search for the job title in Google
• Check the website addres they give you
• Never pay money for anything!

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Prior to your job search
4. Manage your online reputation. Set up a Google
alert for your name! 5. Prepare your resume and
online professional profiles (LinkedIn, etc.) 6.
Shop for your next employer!

• 1. Join a group! It helps build morale and
  provides instant connections.
• 2. Decide what you want to do, then focus your
  resume and experiences.
• 3. Determine your online reputation- Google
  yourself! Employers check.

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Where are the JOBS?

• Employer Websites
• Networking
• Associations and Alumni Groups
• Social Media
• LinkedIn

Job Aggregators Job Sites Recruiters,
Staffing Firms Head Hunters Classified
Ads Google
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you CAN find a job!
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YOU!