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 www.job-hunt.org

• 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 email 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– http://career.missouri.edu/students/majors-career

s/skills-interests/career-interest-game/• Testing and Education Reference Center– http://www.prescottlibrary.info/→Research Tab

Research Occupations

• Bureau of Labor Statistics– Occupational Outlook Handbook– www.bls.gov/oco/

• O*Net Online– http://www.onetonline.org/

• Career One Stop – State Profile Information– www.careeronestop.org– Salary and Benefits →State Profile

Steps for Applying Online

1. Research the Company2. Tailor Your Resume for the Job3. Write or Tailor a Cover Letter4. Double Check Spelling and Grammar5. Send Application/Resume/Cover Letter6. Follow Up7. 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, 2011.

• www.gcflearnfree.org/. Job Search Tutorial. Goodwill Community Foundation Inc. 2012.