Job hunting online April 2010
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This class will provide participants an overview of how to use the Internet to find employment. Topics will include using various job search engines, completing online application forms and posting resumes, and taking advantage of social networking websites for professionals.
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Job hunting online April 2010
- 1. Job Hunting on the Web What Works, What to Avoid Mike Buhmann Career Librarian Skokie Public Library
- 5. Two Great Job Websites www.rileyguide.com about.com /careers To Get Started The Riley Guide About.com: Jobs & Careers
- 12. Niles Township Computer Classes Visit www.nilestownship.gov for more details
- 19. Job Fairs, Networking Groups & Trade Shows chicagojobtalk.org tsnn.com www.ides.state.il.us
- 23. LinkedIn Complete your profile
- 24. LinkedIn Create a catchy headline Write summary in 3 rd person, like an article
- 26. LinkedIn Join industry groups and participate in discussions
- 27. LinkedIn Search for companies to find information & contacts
- 28. LinkedIn Submit a question or answer some else’s to help you develop contacts
- 31. Facebook Check privacy settings so not everything you post can be viewed.
- 32. Facebook Provide updates of your job search to keep contacts subtly aware that you’re still job seeking
- 33. Facebook Keep photos to a minimum and uncompromising
- 44. Interviewing
- 45. Job Hunting on the Web THANK YOU ! Questions ? Comments ? Mike Buhmann Career Librarian Skokie Public Library
- 47. The Changing Online Job Search Past: At first Internet job searching followed a traditional path, employers would post jobs and job seekers respond sending resumes. This was great for the tech savvy job applicant because it was easy to find and respond to job ads quickly. With time others caught on to the Internet so now employers can be overwhelmed with applicants to a position. Employers can be reluctant to post a position. Employers prefer a known quantity so they often take recommendations from current employees or colleagues. Current: Now the job search
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- RileyGuide How to Job Search A to Z Job Search - Accountant Show A to Z Index About.com/careers Show Work at Home Moms – Part Time Jobs that Pay Well Show Career Planning – Coping with Job Loss Show Job Searching – Ten Steps to Find a Job Subscribe to Allison Doyles Blog
- Start the Keirsey exam Show Queendom under Other Tools
- Career OneStop Occupation Information - Occupation Profile – Business – Credit Analyst Education & Training – Your Goals Illinois Career Resource Network (Click Quick Start) Check Career Click – Show Projections – Wages for region (DON’T SHOW) Career Information System – Occupations – Architect (Video, Interview)
- SPL Show Oakton, ORT, Learning Express – Job Search – Resume – Computer Skills RWM Show Jewelry, Computers & Information
- Take some time each day to hone your computer skills Get an email account at least Computers are available at the library with tutorials
- Periodically update resume on these sites which will signal employers that you are still actively searching
- Show Librarian search in Indeed and SimplyHired show the different tools available
- Show ChicagoJobTalk job listings Show NSLS Show RefUSA Skokie Businesses
- Look in ChicagoJobTalk.info
- Show connections, show connection’s connections
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- Research potential employer Find company website Troll through web using search engine Search for articles on company using index. Use local newspaper index (Tribune) for blurbs. Sometimes even obituaries can be helpful. Research what others in the industry are making Do an information interview with someone at the company to get the inside scoop. Prepare a list of questions to ask the interviewer to show your interest and to limit dead time.
- vault.com – Look at Nike
- Show Monty Python video
- All aspects of this process must be honed in order to find a job Find what parts you need to work on.