GETTING THE JOB YOU WANT

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GETTING THE JOB YOU WANT

• ENGINEERING AN EFFICIENT JOB SEARCH

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ENGINEERING A JOB SEARCH

• Look for all possible opportunities when
  planning your job search and internship. Take
  advantage of on-campus college recruting and
  other sercices such a mock interviews, career
  counseling, and skills assessment. Employers now
  look for applicatns who are well-rounded and
  involved in activities and who gain work
  experience through internships.

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SOURCES FOR JOB LEADS

• Networking
• School Career Services
• Internet Sites
• Professional, Vocational, and Trade Associations
• Employment Directories

• Want Ads
• Small Businesses
• Private Employment Agencies
• Public Employment Agencies
• Career Fairs
• The Hidden Job Market

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NETWORKING

• Friends
• Relatives
• Acquaintances
• Co-workers
• Teachers

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School Career Centers

• Maintain listings of local jobs
• Assist with job search skills
• Arrange on campus interviews
• Research employer information
• Provide career planning

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THE INTERNET

• http//www.ajb.dni.us
• http//www.careermosaic.com
• http//www.careerpath.com
• http//www.jobweb.org/catapult
• http//www.jobbankusa.com
• http//www.jobweb.org
• http//www.monster.com

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PROFESSIONAL ASSOC.

• Announce job openings thru
• magazines
• catalogs
• brochures
• Announce job openings on the Internet

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DIRECTORIES/WANT ADS

• Directories list employers in the area
• Directories list employers by speciality area

• Newspapers
• Other Print Media
• Internet

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PRIVATE AGENCIES

• Does the firm have a good reputation?
• How long has the agencies been in business?
• What is the cost?
• Does the agency have expertise in placing people
  in your field?
• Does the agency belong to a national organization?

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PUBLIC AGENCIES

• Each state has some type of employing agency
• Provide career counseling
• Job search techniques
• Do not charge a fee for assistance
• Have up to the minute listings

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CAREER FAIRS

• BE SURE TO GO!!!!!
• Take copies of your resume
• Arrive early to take advantage of networking
  opportunities
• Wear the proper attire

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EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS HIDDEN JOB MARKET

• Great if you are going into the field of
  education
• Remember the placement office

• 85 of the job openings are never published
• Jobs may be created by applicants themselves
• Dont be afraid to market yourself

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