1. How do you look for a job?

2. JOB HUNTING METHODS Newspaper ads union hiring hall ads in trade or professional journals state employment service private employment agencies school placement office LEAST SUCCESSFUL: (less than 25%)

3. MORE SUCCESSFUL ABOUT 50 % Applying directly to the employer Word of mouth Pounding the pavement (not waiting for an opening to respond to— taking the first step!)

4. MOST SUCCESSFUL JOB HUNTING METHOD (89%) 1. Decide WHAT you want to do. 2. Decide WHERE you want to work. 3. Make direct contact with people who: Can get you hired Work in the job that you’d like Work in the organization you’d like to work for Or work in the general field you’re interested in!

5. Decide WHAT you want to do. A. Functional/Transferrable Skills B. Work Content Knowledges

6. Decide WHERE you want to work. A. Geographical location B. Work conditions C. People environment D. Salary E. Goals/values/priorities

7. Who to contact