Online Job Searching

Class Outline – Preparation – Free Assessment Tests – Researching Occupations – Searching for Job Postings

Things to Keep in Mind… Understand that it takes time. Invest in a meaningful project or volunteer somewhere during your job search. Realize that there are always job openings out there. Be clear about what you want.

Use More than One Method of Job Searching Networking Direct Contact with Employers Volunteering/Internship Staffing Agencies Professional Associations/Groups Internet Research

More Tips from Prepare each resume for each job posting. Don’t skip the cover letter. Always try to follow up. Monitor your online reputation.

Preparation Develop a schedule. Create a space to accomplish your searches. Establish an account. Prepare initial resume and cover letter.

Organization Create a job log to track your application processes. – Company – Contact Person and Contact Information – Referring Source – Dates you made contact or submitted resume – Follow-up dates with details or summary of contact – Position Title – Position Requirements

Job Postings Print out copies of every job posting you wish to apply for. Use its requirements to tailor your resume and cover letter. Be careful to respect how they wish to be contacted.

Career Assessment Tests Use free tests to help point out a variety of careers that can be a good fit for you. Career Interest Game-University of Missouri – careers/skills-interests/career-interest-game/ careers/skills-interests/career-interest-game/ Testing and Education Reference Center – Tab

Research Occupations Bureau of Labor Statistics – Occupational Outlook Handbook – O*Net Online – Career One Stop – State Profile Information – – Salary and Benefits →State Profile

Steps for Applying Online 1.Research the Company 2.Tailor Your Resume for the Job 3.Write or Tailor a Cover Letter 4.Double Check Spelling and Grammar 5.Send Application/Resume/Cover Letter 6.Follow Up 7.Track Your Actions

Job Web Sites Newspaper Classifieds Government Employer Web Sites Job Banks Job Search Engines

Other Works Cited What Color is Your Parachute? Richard Bolles. Berkley: Ten Speed, Job Search Tutorial. Goodwill Community Foundation Inc