Cruising for a Job Using the World Wide Web

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Cruising for a Job Using the World Wide Web

• Christina Sponselli
• Web Editor and Senior Writer
• NURSEWEEK Publishing, Inc.

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Why Use the Web to Find a Job?

• Complements your other job search efforts
• Expands the reach of your job search
• Provides access to job listings and resources 24
  hours a day
• Gives you access to online career resources
• Demonstrates your computer ability to potential
  employers
• Maximizes your ability to research potential
  employers

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Using the Web Still Requires Time and Effort

• There is not one comprehensive site listing all
  healthcare jobs on the Web.
• You need to follow up online contact with print
  copies of your cover letter, resume, etc.
• Technology is not perfect.

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Wheres the Job?Job Listings on the Web

• NURSEWEEKs job page
• Career mosaic
• Career path
• Healthcare careers online
• Medsearch
• Online career center

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Using Online Career Resources

• What Color is Your Parachute Job Hunting Online
• The Riley Guide
• Healthweb Nursing career information

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Using the Web to Research an Employer

• To research a company, visit Hoover's online

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Using the Web to Research an Employer
Visit Their Site

• What does the site say about the facility or
  company?
• What programs and specialties are featured on the
  site?
• Who owns the facility or company?
• What recent news is featured on the site?

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Finding Hospital Web Sites

• Visit Hospital Web

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Contacts

• For questions about job searches on our site,
  contact Eric Garris, Ericg_at_nurseweek.com
• Christina Sponselli, Chriss_at_nurseweek.com
• Pick up a free copy of NURSEWEEKS Internet Tip
  Sheet to help get you started.

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