38. Job Hunting on the Web THANK YOU ! Questions ? Comments ? Presentation available online at: www.slideshare.net/mbuhmann/wauconda-internet-job-hunting Mike Buhmann Career Librarian Skokie Public Library
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All aspects of this process must be honed in order to find a job Find what parts you need to work on.
RileyGuide How to Job Search A to Z Job Index - Arborists About.com/careers Show Work at Home Moms – Work at Home Jobs Show Career Planning – Career Choice/Change – Action Plans Show Job Searching – How to Find a Job – Ten Steps to Find a New Job Show Job Searching – Sign up for newsletter Show Job Searching - Forum Subscribe to Allison Doyles Blog
Prioritize time Networking Work on LinkedIn Profile Examine new jobs in my field Search Job Listings Find local companies that are interesting
Start the Keirsey exam Show Queendom under Other Tools
Career OneStop Browse Occupations – Business – Credit Analyst Job Search – Create Plan – Job Hunting Schedule – Organization Illinois Career Resource Network Check Career Click – Show Projections – Wages for region Career Information System – Occupations – Architect (Video, Interview)
Academic Degree Programs in IL Show Library Science (Mention Illinois Career Resource Center also does this) RWM Show Jewelry – Fashion Design
Take some time each day to hone your computer skills Get an email account at least Computers are available at the library with tutorials
Periodically update resume on these sites which will signal employers that you are still actively searching
Show Librarian search in Indeed and SimplyHired show the salary – forum – etc
Show ChicagoJobTalk job listings Show NSLS Show RefUSA Skokie Businesses
Look in ChicagoJobTalk.info
Show connections, show connection’s connections
Research potential employer Find company website Troll through web using search engine Search for articles on company using index. Use local newspaper index (Tribune) for blurbs. Sometimes even obituaries can be helpful. Research what others in the industry are making Do an information interview with someone at the company to get the inside scoop. Prepare a list of questions to ask the interviewer to show your interest and to limit dead time.
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