This document provides information and resources for job hunting on the internet. It discusses finding job openings through sites like Indeed, SimplyHired, Craigslist and company websites. It also covers building a professional network through online sites like LinkedIn and Facebook. Additionally, it lists library databases and other resources for researching potential employers and careers. These include Business Source Premier, Gale Directory Library and LexisNexis Library Express for company profiles and reports. Lastly, it discusses career building resources available through the library like Lynda.com for skills training and Career Cruising for self-assessment and guidance.
1. job hunting
on the internet____________________________
arlington heights memorial library
richard kong
november 29, 2010
slides available at http://bit.ly/jobhunting1129
14. association websites____________________________
many associations post job
listings on their website
search "association" + your
industry name on Google
"Encyclopedia of
Associations" (ask at
Answer Center)
Occupational Outlook
Handbook (http://www.bls.
gov/oco/)
20. online networking____________________________
Tips
it's not what you know but who you know
tell everyone you know that you are looking for a job
connect with current and former co-workers, classmates,
other professional contacts, friends, family
be mindful of privacy settings and your public profile
Networking Sites
Facebook - http://facebook.com
LinkedIn - http://linkedin.com
Twitter - http://twitter.com
Jibe - http://jibe.com
http://www.flickr.
21. online networking____________________________
Tips
it's not what you know but who you know - get yourself out
there and make connections!
tell everyone you know that you are looking for a job
connect with current and former co-workers, classmates,
other professional contacts, friends, family
be mindful of privacy settings and your public profile (don't
publicly post pictures or updates that might damage your
reputation)
Networking Sites
Facebook - http://facebook.com
LinkedIn - http://linkedin.com
Twitter - http://twitter.com
Jibe - http://jibe.com
22. learn more____________________________
LinkedIn
Get Started
Make your profile public
Facebook
Mashable Guidebook
Facebook Help
Twitter
Mashable Guidebook
Twitter Help
How TO: Find a Job on Twitter
Search for books at http://ahml.info/
Ask an "Answer Center" librarian for assistance!
23. a few more tips____________________________
create a new email account with a professional name (i.e.,
not something like dabearsnumber1fan@gmail.com)
create an online portfolio or blog to show off your industry
expertise (http://wordpress.com is recommended)
be mindful of your facebook public profile (change your
facebook name if you need to)
google yourself and try to remove anything embarrassing or
unprofessional - think about your personal brand
create a pdf version of your resume and email to yourself for
quick access
28. lexis nexis library express____________________________
http://www.ahml.info/databases/business
*available in library and from home
company profiles
annual reports
compare companies
33. Ferguson's Career Guidance Center____________________________
http://www.ahml.info/databases/jobs_and_careers
*available in library and from home
job hunting and workplace
skills
career guidance
industry profiles
self-assessment
35. thank you!____________________________
special thanks
Mike Buhmann's "Job Hunting on the Web" presentation
http://www.slideshare.net/skokielibrary/job-hunting-june-2010
slides
http://bit.ly/jobhunting1129
questions?
Make an appointment with a librarian!
http://bit.ly/ahmlappointment
contact me
rkong@ahml.info