Job Hunting on the Web (Sep 09)

Job Hunting on the Web What Works, What to Avoid Mike Buhmann Career Librarian Skokie Public Library

Survival
Agencies that can help:
Village of Skokie – Social Work Services 847-933-8208 skokie.org/HumanServicesMain.cfm
Emergency financial assistance, housing, advice
Niles Township 847-673-9300 www.nilestownshipgov.org
Food Pantry, Living expense help
COBRA (continuation of Health Care) www.dol.gov/ebsa/cobra.html
Latest information on continuation of health care coverage

Internet Toolbox
Tools for:
Organizing a Job Search
Evaluating Careers & Industries
Finding Job Openings
Researching Employers
Communicating & Networking
General Advice

 the Down Side of the Web
So much information can be overwhelming
It’s a great time waster

The Job Search Process
Deciding on a Career Path
Discover your aptitudes, skills & desires
Career exploration (what types of careers are out there)
Training, education & experience
Finding Potential Employers
Job leads
Networking
Researching Employers
Find employer information
Salary range for the position
Contacting & Interacting with Employers
R é sum é s & references
Interviewing skills

Two Great Job Websites www.rileyguide.com about.com/careers

Organize Your Time
Ta-Da Lists
tadalist.com
Nothing fancy, just a site to create online lists and check them off when you’re finished

Organize Your Time
JibberJobber
jibberjobber.com
Helps you stay organized by keeping track of all the steps in a job search

Discovering your aptitudes, skills & desires
What types of careers fit your personality
RileyGuide.com - Self Assessment rileyguide.com/assess.html
Provides an overview of online self assessment tools

Career Exploration Sites
America’s Career OneStop
www.acinet.org
US Dept of Labor site with detailed information on careers & industries
CareerCLICK www.workforceinfo.state.il.us
State career exploration site providing information on career opportunities in Illinois

Training & Education
SPL Education Page education.skokielibrary.info
A selection of websites to help find information on educational opportunities in the area. Check Atomic Learning & Search Programs in Illinois in particular
RWM Vocational Schools Database www.rwm.org
Information on certificate or degree programs by field for state licensed or accredited colleges
Opportunity.gov opportunity.gov
The latest information and the steps to take to get federal grant money for training

Niles Township Computer Classes Visit www.nilestownship.gov for more details

SPL Internet Classes For more details visit skokielibrary.info/s_programs or call 847-673-4179

SPL Online Tutorials & Books
Library has computers to use and practice on
Library has online classes to help you learn computer applications (Check Atomic Learning at databases.skokielibrary.info )
Library has books including ebooks to check out (Search the library catalog at catalog.skokielibrary.info )

Finding Employers
Three Major Job Sites
Career Builder careerbuilder.com
Monster monster.com
HotJobs hotjobs.com
What is available from these sites?
Thousands of job listings both locally and from across the country
Resume posting in which employers can search for your resume
Career advice & information

Finding Employers
Job Listing Tools
You may want to start with:
Indeed.com
SimplyHired.com
Linkup.com
These sites search across multiple job listing and employer websites for job listings.
For a complete selection of job listing sites go to:
RileyGuide.com rileyguide.com/jobs.html

Finding Employers
Job Listings – Local
CraigsList chicago.craigslist.org
Good source for local listings from smaller companies. Cost is low for posting a job ($25 vs. $475 for Monster.com). Also lists piece-meal work/gigs.
ChicagoJobTalk chicagojobtalk.info
Contains specialized job listing sites for the Chicago area
CollegeCentral collegecentral.com
Job listings from local community colleges
Check Association websites
For example, library jobs in the area are first listed at the area agencies North Suburban Library System NSLS or Metropolitan Library System MLS
Check Websites of Employers in region
For example, Northwestern University hires hundreds of positions
Use ReferenceUSA or LexisNexis to find companies
database.skokielibrary.info

Finding Employers
Job Listings – Niche
CoolWorks.com (seasonal jobs)
Idealist.org (non-profit jobs)
MyfirstPaycheck.com (jobs for teens)
OneDayOneJob.com (jobs for college students & recent grads)
Risesmart.com (executive level jobs)
Workforce50.com (jobs for older adults)
Womenforhire.com (jobs & guidance for women)
For more niche sites check the
RileyGuide rileyguide.org

Networking
Enlisting multiple people to assist in a job search is better than looking alone
Most jobs are not filled through job listings
Even jobs that are listed are sometimes filled from within or through recommendations
People are more apt to hire someone they know or who has been personally recommended

Networking
Think of every face-to-face encounter as a networking opportunity
Take a class
Join an association
Attend trade shows
Attend job fairs in the area
Join area career support & networking groups
Use online networking tools such as FaceBook & LinkedIn
How to:

Job Fairs, Networking Groups & Trade Shows chicagojobtalk.org tsnn.com www.ides.state.il.us

Networking
Tips:
Keep a business card, a r é sum é and a promo sheet
Practice a 30 second elevator speech, explaining your situation, skills, and desires
Be confident, not desperate or bitter
Networking is a give and take, offer help and you will be remembered

Online Networking
In a Recent Survey:
Nearly two-thirds of executives interviewed believe professional networking websites
-- like LinkedIn –
will prove useful in finding job candidates in the next three years

Online Networking
Why Do It?:
Linking with just 10 people can provide you connections to hundreds
“ Online networking is similar to traditional networking, but somewhat less intimidating. If someone is on LinkedIn, they're usually willing to network."
An advanced-search feature can find people by company, title, industry, geographic region, etc.
Online networks help you stay up-to-date on industry trends and find mentors

Online Networking (LinkedIn)

Online Networking (LinkedIn) Reconnect with former colleagues and classmates

Online Networking (LinkedIn)

Online Networking
Tips:
Copy relevant information from your resume to your LinkedIn profile
Put Relevant keywords in your profile to help potential employers find you
Get recommendations, to an employer these are references in advance
Create a LinkedIn signature for your email that links directly to your LinkedIn profile
Don't post anything you wouldn't want an employer to see.
Don't stop networking once you have a job. Savvy job seekers continue to cultivate their networks

Social Networking
Facebook.com
Informal & fun site for keeping touch with friends
Maintain contact with people you probably would lose touch with
Be careful of information that employers may see

Online Networking
Professional Networking Sites
LinkedIn (linkedin.com)
Plaxo (plaxo.com)
ZoomInfo (zoominfo.com)
Social Networking Sites
FaceBook (facebook.com)
MySpace (myspace.com)
Twitter (twitter.com)

Online Resume Builders
Resume builders steps you through the process of building your resume, then compiles your personal information into a formatted resume that you can print out on your computer
emurse emurse.com
JobSpice jobspice.com
Resume Bucket resumebucket.com

Resume/Email Tips
Open an email account just for job searching, keep the name professional
Email copies of your resume & cover letter to yourself and save in a folder
Keep a list of bulleted items in a folder to modify resume for specific jobs
Try an Online Resume at VisualCV www.visualcv.com

Resume/Email Tips VisualCV Resume visualcv.com

Interviewing
Check RileyGuide.com Interviewing section
Check youtube.com and search for job interviewing

Interviewing

Preparing for an Interview
Research the Potential Employer
Research salaries in the industry and for the position
Practice, practice, practice

Research Employers
Google the company
Check these sites for company reviews
vault.com
glassdoor.com
LinkedIn.com
Use an online business directory or database (Hoovers, LexisNexis) at a library to find information on a company
Make discrete private investigations (Visit the location, talk to employees, find a contact through networking)
Ask a librarian for help

Research Salaries
Salary.com salary.com
JobStar www.jobstar.org
PayScale.com payscale.com
indeed.com indeed.com /salary

Job Hunting on the Web THANK YOU ! Mike Buhmann Career Librarian

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