Jobs… Pharmacy Tech
Starting your search… Develop your strategy Make a list of places Do you homework Surf the internet, newspapers, magazines Activate your network
Where to search for jobs… Career services Faculty & Staff Student organizations Friends Neighbors
Researching Guru Learn all you can about perspective employers Know… What they do… Who they do business with… Who they compete with… Where the headquarters is located… What other locations do they have operations… How long they have been in business
It’s NETWORK TIME Get connected… Job Shadowing opportunity…
Use the Internet to Find a Job ***BE WEARY***
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
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
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
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