1. Job Hunting Hitting your target By Joseph Sandoval Westside Technical Institute 2004

2. 2 Today's job Market Tougher then ever Competition fierce Education a must Skills are a premium Work force changing Knowledge of latest technology

3. 3 Education and skills Job market on the move Demands on high quality with low quantity Changing career direction Be prepared to modify Never too old Educate yourself Best avenue to advance

4. 4 Search Avenues Publications Newspapers Brochures Company newsletters The Internet Job fairs Job agencies

5. 5 Networking Develop relationships Friends and acquaintances Relatives Former and current employers Former and current coworkers Instructors

6. 6 Research Prospects Interview people resources Get informed about prospective employers Company’s web site Information on specific jobs

7. 7 RÉsumÉ: a brief history Conciseness Clearly written Organized Be specific Keywords Job target Your objective

8. 8 Interviewing skills Have a positive attitude Dress neat and appropriate Have enthusiasm about job Speak properly Bring copies of résumés Always smile

9. 9 Rejection coping Don’t be discouraged Be prepared to do many job interviews Persistence pays Reapply Keep on trying

10. 10 all in all, Finding a job is a full-time job Be prepared Do your footwork Spending many hours Intensive activity Looking for a needle in a haystack Most of all, don’t give up Resources: www.rileyguide.com www.mapping-your-future.org