Chapter 6 Finding and Applying for a JobSucceeding in the World of Work Exploring Sources of Job Leads 6.1 SECTION OPENER / CLOSER INSERT BOOK COVER ART Section 6.1 Exploring Sources of Job Leads

Chapter 6 Finding and Applying for a JobSucceeding in the World of Work Exploring Sources of Job Leads 6.1 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN Why networking is an effective strategy for developing job leads How to create and maintain a career network and contact list continued

Chapter 6 Finding and Applying for a JobSucceeding in the World of Work Exploring Sources of Job Leads 6.1 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN How to use networking and Internet research skills to identify job leads

Chapter 6 Finding and Applying for a JobSucceeding in the World of Work Exploring Sources of Job Leads 6.1 Using a variety of strategies, including networking and Internet research, will enable you to find many career opportunities. WHY IT’S IMPORTANT

Chapter 6 Finding and Applying for a JobSucceeding in the World of Work Exploring Sources of Job Leads 6.1 A job lead is information about a job opening. It can be a tip from a friend, a classified ad in the newspaper, or information from a teacher or school guidance counselor. Exploring Sources of Job Leads

Chapter 6 Finding and Applying for a JobSucceeding in the World of Work Exploring Sources of Job Leads 6.1 Networking is communicating with people you know or can get to know to share information and advice. NetworkingNetworking

Chapter 6 Finding and Applying for a JobSucceeding in the World of Work Exploring Sources of Job Leads 6.1 The people you know will form the basis for your network. A contact list is a list of people you know who might be helpful in your job search. Creating Your Own Network

Chapter 6 Finding and Applying for a JobSucceeding in the World of Work Exploring Sources of Job Leads 6.1 Your contact list can include: Creating Your Own Network friends who work for companies where you would like to work, school friends and neighbors who are connected with a business that interests you, continued

Chapter 6 Finding and Applying for a JobSucceeding in the World of Work Exploring Sources of Job Leads 6.1 professional people, such as doctors, lawyers, or businesspeople, former employers, and professional or community organizations. Creating Your Own Network

Chapter 6 Finding and Applying for a JobSucceeding in the World of Work Exploring Sources of Job Leads 6.1 A referral is someone to whom you’ve been directed by a contact who is already part of your network. Creating Your Own Network

Chapter 6 Finding and Applying for a JobSucceeding in the World of Work Exploring Sources of Job Leads 6.1 Find a counselor or teacher at your school who can guide you in your job hunt. Your school may also have a placement office. Using Your School’s Resources

Chapter 6 Finding and Applying for a JobSucceeding in the World of Work Exploring Sources of Job Leads 6.1 Classified ads should only be one part of your job search. Only a small percentage of job seekers find their jobs through ads. Printed Job Advertisements

Chapter 6 Finding and Applying for a JobSucceeding in the World of Work Exploring Sources of Job Leads 6.1 In addition to newspaper ads, you should check out: Printed Job Advertisements National Business Employment Weekly Black Enterprise, Hispanic Business, and other publications that are geared to specific ethnic groups, and continued

Chapter 6 Finding and Applying for a JobSucceeding in the World of Work Exploring Sources of Job Leads 6.1 magazines that specialize in particular industries, such as Advertising Age and Computerworld. Printed Job Advertisements

Chapter 6 Finding and Applying for a JobSucceeding in the World of Work Exploring Sources of Job Leads 6.1 A hot call is a call to a referral or a call to follow up a lead. A cold call is a blind call. With a cold call, you’re calling just to get information. Using the Telephone

Chapter 6 Finding and Applying for a JobSucceeding in the World of Work Exploring Sources of Job Leads 6.1 When making cold calls: Using the Telephone Scan the Yellow Pages for companies you might want to work for. Write an introductory script. Write questions that will get you information about job openings. Get referrals.

Chapter 6 Finding and Applying for a JobSucceeding in the World of Work Exploring Sources of Job Leads 6.1 An employment agency matches job seekers with job openings. Employment Agencies

Chapter 6 Finding and Applying for a JobSucceeding in the World of Work Exploring Sources of Job Leads 6.1 There are two kinds of employment agencies: Employment Agencies public employment agencies, and private employment agencies.

Chapter 6 Finding and Applying for a JobSucceeding in the World of Work Exploring Sources of Job Leads 6.1 Public agencies provide free services. Private agencies charge a fee, which is paid either by the job seeker or by the employer. Employment Agencies

Chapter 6 Finding and Applying for a JobSucceeding in the World of Work Exploring Sources of Job Leads 6.1 The Internet is an international network of computer networks. With the Internet, you can contact an unlimited number of employers worldwide. Using the Internet

Chapter 6 Finding and Applying for a JobSucceeding in the World of Work Exploring Sources of Job Leads 6.1 Many Web sites are created for the sole purpose of linking job seekers with employers. These Web sites are called career Web sites. Finding the Right Web Sites

Chapter 6 Finding and Applying for a JobSucceeding in the World of Work Exploring Sources of Job Leads 6.1 On most career Web sites, you can search for jobs by job title, location, pay range, experience level, and other criteria. Finding the Right Web Sites

Chapter 6 Finding and Applying for a JobSucceeding in the World of Work Exploring Sources of Job Leads 6.1 Once you’ve found an interesting opportunity, you can your résumé directly to the person who is in charge of hiring for that position. Finding the Right Web Sites

Chapter 6 Finding and Applying for a JobSucceeding in the World of Work Exploring Sources of Job Leads 6.1 Most career Web sites permit you to post your résumé online so that recruiters and employers can access it while searching for qualified applicants. Finding the Right Web Sites

Chapter 6 Finding and Applying for a JobSucceeding in the World of Work Exploring Sources of Job Leads 6.1 Some companies post job opportunities directly on their own Web sites. Finding the Right Web Sites

Chapter 6 Finding and Applying for a JobSucceeding in the World of Work Exploring Sources of Job Leads 6.1 SECTION OPENER / CLOSER INSERT BOOK COVER ART End of Section 6.1 Exploring Sources of Job Leads