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The Internet Job Search: Internetwork Your Way to a Job The Career Center Spring 2007

The Internet Job Search: Internetwork Your Way to a Job The Career Center Spring 2007. Principle benefits of using the Internet for job searching. find timely job notices around the clock locate unusual or difficult-to-find career information

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The Internet Job Search: Internetwork Your Way to a Job The Career Center Spring 2007

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  1. The Internet Job Search:Internetwork Your Way to a JobThe Career CenterSpring 2007

  2. Principle benefits of using the Internet for job searching • find timely job notices around the clock • locate unusual or difficult-to-find career information • communicate with professionals or resource groups in specialized areas • research companies, organizations and agencies • post your resume* / apply online for positions • access advice on the job search process

  3. Principle Drawbacks… • vast amounts of career and job search information to wade through • privacy issues related to posting your resume online • over-utilizing the Internet while under-utilizing traditional job hunting resources (print, people, etc.) • the disappearance or relocation of useful career sites without notice*

  4. Find career and job search information • Look up a website address in publications or directories of specialty sites on the Internet; • Use online indexing systems, often referred to as search engines • Ask professionals in your career area • Check Career Center Library resources • Identify Web pages which may link to useful sites on a certain topic • Career Center Library Linkshttp://www.career.fsu.edu/library/ccbookmarks.html

  5. Think About Yourself and Your Goals • When will I graduate? • What type of “job” am I searching for? • Where might I relocate after graduation? • What job titles might I be qualified for? • Which industries / organizations have positions that interest me? • How should I organize my job search? • Who could help me in my job search?

  6. The “BIG THREE” in theInternet Job Search Networking Employer Research Job Openings

  7. Networking • Professional association benefits • Professional association Web sites • Sample site for PR majors http://www.prssa.org/ • Professional association “directories” • Gale’s RR Shelf through FSU Libraries Databases: http://www.lib.fsu.edu/__databases.html; type gal in the Search for a Database box, then scroll down to RR Shelf • ASAE: http://www.asaecenter.org/; from menu select People & Groups, then Directories—(Associations) Gateway to Associations

  8. Networking continued… • Online “Shared Interest” Groups • Professional or non-professional • Moderated or not • Check FAQ’s/Use good “netiquette” • Mailing Lists (also called "listservs") -Subscribe to mailing list directly • Groups (includes Usenet bulletin boards) -Access Usenet archives through Google • Directories for mailing lists/groups: http://www.lsoft.com/catalist.html/ http://groups.google.com/

  9. Employer Information • How to research employers:http://www.learnwebskills.com/company/index.html • Directory Web sites -ID employers by location/industry/occupation/employer name www.yahoo.com (yellow pages); http://www.chamberofcommerce.com/

  10. Employer Information continued… • In-depth Profiles / Articles -history/position in industry/new products/major competitors FSU Libraries Databases (Hoovers; Lexis-Nexis; Business Newsbank): http://www.lib.fsu.edu/__databases.html • Employer Web sites • mission statement/annual reports/benefits/press releases

  11. Job Openings • Employer Web sites (both private and public sectors) • Job database services: • http://www.monstertrak.monster.com • http://www.careerbuilder.com • Newspaper listings • http://www.orlandosentinel.com • http://www.ajc.com

  12. Job Openings continued… • Specialty sites • geographic regions: http://www.overseasjobs.com • type of work (industry, trade or profit/not-for-profit) • populations (minority, persons with disabilities, or career changers: Google.com; use keywords • “Online/Virtual” Job Fairs • university-sponsored online career expositions • newspaper employment fairs • employer website job fairs • third-party entities (what’s their angle?) http://www.carouselexpo.com/; http://www.jobweb.com/employ/fairs;

  13. Preparing for a Job Interview • Research, research, research the employer – remember the … • “How to” website • In-depth profiles/articles • Employer Web sites • Job search advice: http://www.career.fsu.edu/; index “J”; select Job Search Guides • Salary / Relocation: • http://www.career.fsu.edu/; index “L”; select Library, Career; Library Links • http://www2.homefair.com

  14. Final Thoughts on Using the Internet in Your Job Search • Focus on the Big 3: Network with career contacts -- Research potential employers -- Identify job openings • Supplement rather than replace other non-Internet methods • Use good research skills to obtain high-quality information • Evaluate Web site quality: http://about.monster.com/privacy

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