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Job Search Strategies

Job Search Strategies. Where to Start?. Resume Action words Objective (for entry-level or career changers) How you would benefit the employer Don’t be vague Concise & targeted Qualifications Summary (for people with more experience) Skills Computer Languages Talents Work Ethic

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Job Search Strategies

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  1. Job Search Strategies

  2. Where to Start? • Resume • Action words • Objective (for entry-level or career changers) • How you would benefit the employer • Don’t be vague • Concise & targeted • Qualifications Summary (for people with more experience) • Skills • Computer • Languages • Talents • Work Ethic • Special experience • Different career goals or different industries= several different resume

  3. Where to Start? • Cover letter • Should be position specific • List additional qualifications & experience • Expand on your resume • Different projects or initiatives • References • Let references know in advance • Facebook/Twitter • Clean up your social media profiles

  4. Where to Start? • Conduct research on your dream job or dream industry • What do you like to do? • Is there anything in the industry that is similar, but not exactly what you want? • Don’t overlook those jobs • Assess your credentials & experience • Schooling? • Previous Jobs? • What are your transferrable skills & achievements?

  5. Job Search Websites • General • www.monster.com • www.careerbuilder.com • www.indeed.com • www.nycityworks.com • Federal jobs • www.usajobs.gov • State jobs • http://www.cs.state.ny.us/jobseeker/ • https://statejobsny.com/public/vacancyTable.cfm • City jobs • http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcas/html/employment/examschedule.shtml

  6. Job Search Websites • For veterans • www.vetjobs.com • http://www.dol.gov/dol/jobs/veterans.htm • Veterans' Employment and Training Service U.S. Department of Labor 9 Bond Street, Rm. 301/302 Brooklyn, NY 11201 (718) 613-3677

  7. Industry Specific websites • Jobs in non-profits or social services • www.idealist.org • The Arts • www.nyfa.org • www.starpolish.com • www.mandy.com • Publishing/Media • www.journalismjobs.com • www.mediabistro.com • www.bookjobs.com • www.publishersmarketplace.com

  8. Industry Specific Websites • Education • www.higheredjobs.com • www.idealist.org • Food Industry • http://eater.com/marketplace/jobs • www.goodfoodjobs.com • Medical • Hospitals or healthcare system website • http://www.vnsny.org • IT & Computer Jobs • www.dice.com

  9. Keep track of your job search • In a word processing or spreadsheet document(s), keep track of what jobs you’ve applied to • Company • Position • Date applied • How you applied • Date to follow up by • Name resumes and cover letters appropriately • “LastnameFirstname_Resume_Jobtitle” • “LastnameFirstname_CoverLetter_Jobtitle” • Consider storing resumes and cover letters in different folders labeled for the jobs applied for

  10. Avoid Job Scams • Beware of Craigslist • You should never have to pay a fee in order to be hired. • Interviews should be conducted at an actual place of business, such as a store or office. Be careful of anyone who asks you to meet them somewhere else, like their home. • Be VERY careful about “work from home” and postal forwarding jobs. Again, you should never have to pay a fee to begin work. • Don’t accept money orders as paychecks. • When responding to a job ad that contains a link, type the web address for the company into your address bar to make sure you are giving your information to a real company. • An ad asking you to transfer money for someone? Definitely a scam. • Does it sound too good to be true? It is. Run.

  11. Dealing with Rejection? • It’s okay to feel angry or frustrated • Regain perspective • Volunteer • Work your network • Consult an expert

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