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Marketing Yourself
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Finding Leads »Job Lead - information that leads you to a job opening »Want Ads »Internet »Networking »Direct Employer Contact
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Want Ads »Want Ad - written advertisement for a job. »Only 15% of jobs are advertised in newspapers
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Internet »Web site that specializes listing jobs. »Allows you to search by geographic location and job type »Web site of a company that you’d like to work for.
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Networking »Networking - the process of making connections with people in the work world. »Goal is to meet people who are as excited about your career area as you are
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Where to Network »Career, technical student, professional organizations »School guidance counselor »Family, friends, neighbors »Should go on throughout your career
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Direct Employer Contact »Letter of Inquiry - express interest in working for the company, highlight your qualifications, ask if there are job openings. »Should be addressed to the person most likely to hire you.
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Letter of Inquiry »Why are you interested in a particular company? »What type of job are you looking for? »What strengths and talents would you bring? »Ask for an appointment to visit the person to discuss your job possibilities.
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Direct Employer Contact »For some entry-level jobs (sales rep, fast-food server) stop in and fill out an application »It’s not advisable to show up and ask to speak with someone about a job.
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Things you need to do: »Fill out an Application »Application Letter »Turn in a Resume – no matter what »Call and Check status »Interview »Thank You Letter »Call and Check (if necessary).
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