2. Introductions
• Austin Stroud – Instructional designer at the library.
Also, adjunct faculty @ Ivy Tech Community College.
You can still find jobs in the
classifieds of the newspaper, but
chances are you have to go online to
actually apply.
• Have you ever applied for a job online? If so, how did
you do this? Company website? Unemployment
office? Job search website? Share your online job
searching experiences or frustrations.
3. What do I need to get started?
• A valid email account (available for free at gmail.com,
yahoo.com, hotmail.com, etc.).
• Basic background information (at least your most
recent three jobs, where they are located, contact
information for supervisor)
• A resume (in some cases)
• A cover letter (in some cases)
• Contact information for up to three references (in
some cases)
• A computer with an Internet connection
(free at the library )
• Uninterrupted time
5. Online Job Searching Tips
• I have provided a handout with some quick tips for
some popular online job search websites.
• If a job asks for a cover letter, try to include as many
key words in the cover letter as possible. Key words
are any words listed in the job ad description. Many
employers use screening tools that will eliminate your
application before even being seen by a real person if
you don’t match enough words in the job description.
• If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is! If you do
have a question about the legitimacy of a job ad, feel
free to call the reference desk or me to get feedback
before applying.
• Look for https at the start of a website address when
filling out an online job application. The ‘s’ on the end
stands for secure, ensuring that your personal
information is being entered into a secure website.
6. My Contact Information
Austin Stroud
812-349-3050 ext. 1666
astroud@mcpl.info
I also am available for free, one hour, one-on-one
appointments. Just contact me to setup a time that works
with both of our schedules. The library holds monthly job
search programs with HR professionals from around the
area, so ask about these at the reference desk if
interested. They can help you with your resume, cover
letter, interviewing tips, etc.
