4. Networking

9. Search by industry

10. i.e. banking, higher education

11. Search by job title/function

12. i.e. accountant or counselor

13. Search by job company

19. Hounds4Hire (Employer Search)

25. Monstor.com

26. CareerBuilder.com

27. Hotjobs.com

28. “You should spend limited time trolling around the big sites and pay more attention to the smaller, more directed ones.”

29. CareerXRoads produced a study (2003) showing hiring rates from these sites were quite low:

30. Of the companies interviewed only 3.6% made a hire through Monstor.com

31. Only 1.5% made a hire through CareerBuilder.com

34. Executive Search Firms

35. Executive Career Counselors

36. Special Search Firms

38. Alumni Career Network

39. Employer Contacts

40. Book of Lists

41. Job Fairs

47. The company and job title used by the company to describe the positions you are seeking

48. The name and title of the employee responsible for the position you are seeking

52. How to locate hiring mangers:

53. Company website

54. Book of Lists

55. Internet

56. Hounds4Hire

57. Peterson’s Job Opportunities Series

58. Avoid going through the Personnel or HR department when seeking a job

59. They rarely have the power to hire

63. Professional demeanor

64. Polished documents

65. Polite phone and email etiquette

66. Do not be overly aggressive

67. Develop an elevator speech (30 seconds)

71. Maintain a positive attitude

72. Review your qualifications

73. Prepare a presentation that will sell you

74. Develop an excellent resume

75. Plan your interviews

76. Follow-up on prospects

77. Keep your references well informed of your job search

80. Know your industry: Cluster and Pathways

81. Network: Social and Professional

82. Continual Learning and diversification of skills

83. Self manage your career & financial portfolio

84. Be aware of the global market

85. Stay in a positive and supportive environment

93. Reasons:

94. Learning about a company in advance can be key to a successful interview

96. How long has the company been in business?

97. What are companies products/services?

98. Does the company have a good reputation?

99. What is the company's management organization like?

100. What kind of future seems to be in store for the company?

103. Know the market value of the position and yourself.

104. Know the minimum salary you will accept.

105. When asked about your expectation:

106. Discuss the importance and interest you have in the company/position

107. Give a range (i.e. $60,000 - $70,000)

109. How does the organization stack up in its field?

110. What kind of training/professional development is involved?

111. Is there a boss or mentor who might be of special value?

112. Does the job lead to other employment options?

113. Can you live on the starting/negotiated salary?