1. Use the internet to Find
a Job
Presented by Highland College
Placement Office

2. Search Web-Based Ads
 Explore company web sites
– New jobs listed daily
 Search employment Web site
– Match your specific skills with companies
needing specific projects competed
– Dozens of major job boards

3. Find Company Information
 Most businesses profile their products on
their Web sites.
– Expects applicants to know this information during
an interview
 Locatearticles discussing industry trends
and key executives.

4. Prepare an Online Resume
 Make it computer accessible
– Avoid fancy fonts, graphic elements, and unusual
spacing
– Type resume in body of e-mail message
 Some e-mail recipients will no t open mail containing
attachments.