Mike Buhmann

Reference Librarian

Using the Internet in a Job Search

• Developing an Effective Job Search

• Staying Organized

• Researching Career Fields

• Finding Job Listings

• Online & Face to Face Networking

• Researching Employers & Industries

• Learning New Skills

Using the Internet to Search for Job Topics

RileyGuide.com

A guide to the best job search resources on the

Internet. Be sure to check the AtoZ index for guides on particular careers

Jobsearch.About.com

General information on how to conduct a job

search from choosing a career to creating a

resume. Beware of Advertising

CareersCollege A step-by-step guide to conducting a smart and

effective job search. Great for getting

motivated. Available in the library or from home

with a SPL card at:

skokielibrary.info/resources/research/job-search/

Using the Internet to Search for Job General Job Search Tools

These sites can help you stay organized

and be productive

ToodleDo.com A website and app to create lists and prioritize tasks

JibberJobber.com Provides a place to keep track of employers

contacted, interviewing questions, and a job search

log

Gmail.com Combine your email with a place to store

documents, a schedule and even social media

Using the Internet to Search for Job Getting Organized

CareerOneStop.org Provides information on various career fields along

with required skills, similar occupations and fastest

growing occupations. Good for brainstorming

new directions

IllinoisworkNet.com The online source for local and statewide

employment resources and tools to help job

seekers and those recently laid off. Contains a

calendar of area Career Events

Using the Internet to Search for Job Researching Careers

InDeed.com & SimplyHired.com Meta job search sites that search for openings on

company and job search websites

Usajobs.gov Find jobs working for the largest employer in the US, the

federal government

Chicago.Craigslist.org Good for finding jobs at smaller companies and

piecemeal work. Inexpensive for employers to post

listings. Consider posting a listing yourself under “Services”.

Be aware of scams, look at “Avoid scams & Fraud”section.

Using the Internet to Search for Job Job Listings

Many Jobs are listed directly on company

or organization websites

Associations often provide job

listings, search Google for an

association related to your field.

The RileyGuide Index can be

searched by profession for other

ideas

Using the Internet to Search for Job Job Listings

ReferenceUSA

• A subscription business directory available

via Skokie Public Library website

skokielibrary.info/resources/research/

• Has the ability to create lists of businesses &

organizations limited by criteria such as:

− Size

− Type of business

− Location

• Can be used to create target lists of

potential employers (for instance, all large

electronic manufacturers in the North

Chicago area)

Using the Internet to Search for Job Job Listings

Social Media -What Is It?

• Websites and apps to share information and to develop social and professional

contacts

What Can You Do?

• Interact and share details such as

biographical data, professional information, photos and up-to-the-minute

thoughts

Using the Internet to Search for Job Social Media for Job Searching

• Networking often the best way to find a

good job

• Provides a resource to network with friends,

colleagues, industry leaders & connectors;

to link far beyond what you can achieve

via face-to-face networking

• Allows you to influence how online content about you appears to a potential employer

• Helps in developing and promoting your

personal brand

Using the Internet to Search for Job Social Media for Job Searching

Social Media – How Can It Help

• Useful to reconnect with friends,

acquaintances & contacts from previous

jobs

• Recruiters & many organizations use social

media sites such as LinkedIn to find &

check on potential employees

• Helps you control what can be found

about you on a Google search

• Many, many people are using social

networking tools and it’s useful to at least understand it

Using the Internet to Search for Job Social Media for Job Searching

Social Networking – Why Do It?

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Using the Internet to Search for Job Social Media for Job Searching

Why Use It?

• LinkedIn is THE default professional networking tool

used by more & more hiring managers & recruiters

• Allows control over what potential employers can

find about you via search engines

• Like face-to-face networking, with continued use

LinkedIn offers a chance to develop professional relationships that often lead to job leads

• At a minimum, all job seekers should know about

LinkedIn, a free LinkedIn account is recommended

Using the Internet to Search for Job LinkedIn

Tips

• Create a professional profile with industry

keywords, a memorable headline, summary

and professional photo

• Connect with colleagues & key people in your

industry

• Follow companies & organizations you are

interested in to get updates

• Join relevant professional groups and participate in conversations

• Post industry related/professional updates often and comment on your connection’s

updates

Using the Internet to Search for Job LinkedIn

• Social Networks (LinkedIn, Facebook,

Google+)

• Microblogging (Twitter)

• Blogs (Blogger, WordPress)

• Social Bookmarking/News (Delcious,

Digg, Reddit)

• Media Sharing (Flickr, YouTube, Pinterest,

Tumblr, Vine)

• Communicating (SnapChat, Instagram)

• Rating/Review sites (Amazon, Angie’s List,

GoodReads)

Using the Internet to Search for Job

Social Media for Job Searching

Other types of Social Networking Tools

• An old idea first introduced in

1937 in the book “Think and

Grow Rich” but has taken on new

life with the advent of the internet

and social media

• Thinking of yourself as a brand

and using ideas based on

business marketing & advertising

to best display your assets to

potential employers

Using the Internet to Search for Job Personal Branding

Using the Internet to Search for Job Personal Branding

In-person brand elements

How people perceive your brand when they meet

you in person is based on the following elements:

• The way you act

• The way you talk

• The way you dress

• Who you think you are

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Using the Internet to Search for Job Personal Branding

Using the Internet to Search for Job Personal Branding

Online brand elements

• The way you act online The state of your LinkedIn profile, your blog, your Facebook

timeline or the first pages of a Google search of your name

• The way you talk online What are your postings like, do they add value

are they silly, are you aware of your audience

• The way you present yourself How do your pages look, what pictures do you

have and what does it communicate to others

MeetUp.com - What is It?

• Meetup allows members to find and join

groups unified by a common interest,

such as politics, books, games, movies,

health, pets, careers or hobbies.

• Users enter their postal code or their city

and the topic they want to meet about

• Topic listings are also available for users

who only enter a location

Using the Internet to Search for Job Networking

Check Local Trade shows:

• McCormick Place www.mccormickplace.com/events.php

• Rosemont Convention Center www.rosemont.com/desconvention/events/

Find Local Job Fairs, Classes &

Networking Groups

• Illinois WorkNet www.worknetncc.com/

Contains a calendar or area job fairs and career

programs

Using the Internet to Search for Job Networking Opportunities

Glassdoor (glassdoor.com)

• Job Search site that provides information

on employers provided by current &

former employees

• Contains information on salaries,

interview questions and ratings of various

companies posted anonymously by

users

• Log in to provide ratings and information

on employers you worked for

Using the Internet to Search for Job Researching Employees

Hoovers • A subscription business directory

available via Skokie Public Library

website

skokielibrary.info/resources/research/

• Contains detailed information on

larger companies and major industries

Using the Internet to Search for Job Researching Employees

Online Learning Websites

• KhanAcademy.org Free site to learn math, science, computer programming

& more. Keeps track of progress and offers badges for

encouragement

• MOOCs (Massive Online Open

Courses) Online courses aimed at unlimited participation and

open access via the web. In addition to traditional

course materials such as filmed lectures, readings,

and problem sets, many MOOCs provide interactive user

forums to support community interactions between

students and professors. Most are free and many are

offered by major universities

See edx.org for a list of courses

Using the Internet to Search for Job Learning New Skills

Online Learning Databases (Available from library website) skokielibrary.info/resources/online-training-tutorials/

Lynda.com Watch thousands of step-by-step online video tutorials on

software, apps, media, marketing, business, and technology

Learning Express Get help with math & English skills. Contains a Career Center with many occupational practice exams

(cosmetology, law enforcement, nursing, postal

workers, etc.)

Using the Internet to Search for Job Learning New Skills

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