How to Find Employment

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How to Find Employment
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What we will cover

• How to prepare for a job search
• Utilizing Career Services
• Networking
• Using the Internet
• Books, Journals, and more
• Other options
• Dos and Donts

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Getting Started

• Take some time to think about your goals, needs,
  interests, and accomplishments.
• Experts recommend that the job search begins six
  to nine months in advance of the target
  employment date.
• Make sure your resume is polished and free of
  spelling and grammar mistakes.
• Prepare a cover letter that you can tailor to
  specific companies and jobs.
• Keep an open mind and begin with a broad search
  of companies and employment opportunities.
• Research various job opportunities that are
  available in your field.

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Using Career Services

• Make an appointment to meet with a Career
  Consultant.
• Register with eRecruiting to search employment
• opportunities, companies, and to post your resume
  
• Obtain resource materials on occupations and
  employers.
• Attend workshops to get information on resume
  writing, interview etiquette, and job search
  tips.
• Complete a mock interview.

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Networking

• Job Fairs Visits at career fairs enable you to
  become more familiar with employers.
• Previous Work Colleagues Since you have worked
  with them in the past they know your potential.
• Friends and Relatives It is important to ask the
  right questions. For example, "Do you know anyone
  in South Florida?" or "Do you know anyone who
  works in your field?" Even distant relatives can
  be good sources of information.
• Membership in Professional Organizations
  Attendance at meetings and conferences of
  professional associations can place you in touch
  with key people in the field and the community.

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Using the Internet

• The internet is a great resource for searching
  both companies and jobs.
• Use the Career Services website to explore job
  hunting resources, links to job search sites, job
  outlook, and salary information sites.
• Use search engines such as google to find company
  websites that will give you information about a
  particular company and job opportunities.
• Search

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Books, Journals, and more

• Newspapers Many local and national newspapers
  are available both in print and online. Answer
  classified advertisements for employment
  opportunities.
• Specialty Newspapers "National Ad Search" and
  "National Business Employment Weekly" compile job
  opportunities from many newspapers nationwide.
  Job campaign books will give you a list of the
  publications to consider in your field of
  interest.
• Specialty Magazines Every organization and
  industry has its own publications which will give
  information on recent developments in the field
  as well as job listings.
• Books Use resources in the career service office
  library that provide information about careers
  and companies.

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Other Options

• Volunteer-Become involved with your community.
• Widen your professional contacts and
  increase your
• knowledge by volunteering your services to
  interesting agencies.
• Part-time or Temporary employment can provide you
  with necessary income while you continue your
  job search.
• Many of these opportunities can lead to permanent
  full-time employment.
• Participate in an internship or externship to
  increase your job experience.

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Dos and Donts

• Do
• Take an active role in the job search by sending
  out numerous resumes, attending networking
  events, and utilizing various resources available
  to you.
• Devote a significant amount of your time to the
  job search.
• Prepare your materials so you can easily apply
  for jobs that interest you.
• Bring a positive attitude, smiles, and energy to
  the job search.
• Show respect to employers and contacts

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Dos and Donts

• Dont
• Dont be rude to employers- show confidence and
  enthusiasm when meeting with employers and
  contacts.
• Dont settle for a job that is inappropriate or
  does not interest you.
• Dont wait to see a job opening, if you like a
  company send an informational letter inquiring if
  there are any openings.
• Dont narrow your search too much, you might miss
  out on a great opportunity.
• Dont let yourself become frustrated by the job
  search process, keep a positive attitude and
  remain focused on what you want to accomplish.

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Thank You and Good Luck

• Career Services
• [phone]
• www.nova.edu/career