Searching for Work Why can’t I find a job?.

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Searching for Work Why can’t I find a job?

Getting ready to work Make sure you have your SS# handy A work permit is needed if you are under 16- see the school office for help getting one of these Have a basic outfit purchased to wear for the interview Practice interview questions and answers

Where to find job leads Family and friends In-school sources Newspaper classified ads Job service Private employment agencies Direct employer contact Internet

Job Search addresses www.jg-tc.com www.herald-review.com www.news-gazette.com www.monster.com www.lakeland.cc.il.us (look for Career Services) www.illinoiseducationjobbank.org/JobSearch/jobsearch.aspx www.getjob.us/ chicagolandjobs.com/ http://www.indeed.com/

Be prepared & professional Keep track of job leads and applications Job info & action taken Keep these notebooks indefinitely- you never know when you need to come back to your search. Follow through Although some may feel that checking in via phone or email is acceptable, in person is best!

Temporary work Fastest growing area Fill in when a permanent employee quits/sick Commonly for assistants, receptionists, bookkeepers, production workers Good if you Have rusty skills, uncertain goals, between jobs, supporting another job, need extra money

Assignment Print off “Job Searching Activity” Locate 6 jobs: Read instructions- you may need to write down the sources for job postings from this presentation Fill in boxes with requested information DUE: Check Skyward for due date Turn this into your cubbie.