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 sites
• Match your specific skills with companies
needing specific projects completed
• Dozens of major job boards

3. Find Company Information
• Most businesses profile their products on
their Web sites
• Expect applicants to know this information during
an interview
• Locate articles 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 not open mail
containing attachments