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Online Job Searching. Class Outline. Preparation Free Assessment Tests Researching Occupations Searching for Job Postings. Things to Keep in Mind…. Understand that it takes time. Invest in a meaningful project or volunteer somewhere during your job search.
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Class Outline • Preparation • Free Assessment Tests • Researching Occupations • Searching for Job Postings
Things to Keep in Mind… • Understand that it takes time. • Invest in a meaningful project or volunteer somewhere during your job search. • Realize that there are always job openings out there. • Be clear about what you want.
Use More than One Method of Job Searching • Networking • Direct Contact with Employers • Volunteering/Internship • Staffing Agencies • Professional Associations/Groups • Internet Research
More Tips from www.job-hunt.org • Prepare each resume for each job posting. • Don’t skip the cover letter. • Always try to follow up. • Monitor your online reputation.
Preparation • Develop a schedule. • Create a space to accomplish your searches. • Establish an email account. • Prepare initial resume and cover letter.
Organization • Create a job log to track your application processes. • Company • Contact Person and Contact Information • Referring Source • Dates you made contact or submitted resume • Follow-up dates with details or summary of contact • Position Title • Position Requirements
Job Postings • Print out copies of every job posting you wish to apply for. • Use its requirements to tailor your resume and cover letter. • Be careful to respect how they wish to be contacted.
Career Assessment Tests • Use free tests to help point out a variety of careers that can be a good fit for you. • Career Interest Game-University of Missouri • http://career.missouri.edu/students/majors-careers/skills-interests/career-interest-game/ • Testing and Education Reference Center • http://www.prescottlibrary.info/→Research Tab
Research Occupations • Bureau of Labor Statistics • Occupational Outlook Handbook • www.bls.gov/oco/ • O*Net Online • http://www.onetonline.org/ • Career One Stop • State Profile Information • www.careeronestop.org • Salary and Benefits →State Profile
Steps for Applying Online • Research the Company • Tailor Your Resume for the Job • Write or Tailor a Cover Letter • Double Check Spelling and Grammar • Send Application/Resume/Cover Letter • Follow Up • Track Your Actions
Job Web Sites • Newspaper Classifieds • Government • Employer Web Sites • Job Banks • Job Search Engines
Other Works Cited • What Color is Your Parachute? Richard Bolles. Berkley: Ten Speed, 2011. • www.gcflearnfree.org/. Job Search Tutorial. Goodwill Community Foundation Inc. 2012.