Job Hunting Resources and Strategies for Success
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This document provides guidance on effective job hunting strategies using online tools and resources. It outlines key steps in the job search process such as deciding on a career path, finding job openings, researching employers, networking, creating resumes and cover letters, and preparing for interviews. Useful websites are recommended throughout for career exploration, listing job openings, researching companies and salaries, online resume building, and practicing interview skills. Networking tactics like using professional social media sites and attending local career events are also emphasized.
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Job Hunting Resources and Strategies for Success
- 1. Job Hunting on the Web What Works, What to Avoid Mike Buhmann Career Librarian Skokie Public Library
- 6. Two Great Job Websites www.rileyguide.com about.com/careers
- 12. Niles Township Computer Classes Visit www.nilestownship.gov for more details
- 13. SPL Internet Classes For more details visit skokielibrary.info/s_programs or call 847-673-4179
- 21. Job Fairs, Networking Groups & Trade Shows chicagojobtalk.org tsnn.com www.ides.state.il.us
- 26. Online Networking (LinkedIn) Reconnect with former colleagues and classmates
- 34. Resume/Email Tips VisualCV Resume visualcv.com
- 36. Interviewing
- 40. Job Hunting on the Web THANK YOU ! Mike Buhmann Career Librarian
Editor's Notes
- All aspects of this process must be honed in order to find a job Find what parts you need to work on.
- RileyGuide How to Job Search A to Z Job Search - Accountant Show A to Z Index About.com/careers Show Work at Home Moms – Part Time Jobs that Pay Well Show Career Planning – Coping with Job Loss Show Job Searching – Ten Steps to Find a Job
- Start the Keirsey exam
- Career OneStop Browse Occupations – Business – Credit Analyst Browse Occupations – Career Tools – Career Resource Library – Occupation Information – Occupation Profiles – Farming fishing - Trapper Job Search – Create Plan – Job Hunting Schedule - Organization
- SPL Show Oakton, ORT, Learning Express – Job Search – Resume – Computer Skills RWM Show Jewelry, Computers & Information
- Show ebooks Take some time each day to hone your computer skills Get an email account at least Computers are available at the library with tutorials
- Show Librarian search in Indeed and SimplyHired show the different tools available
- Show Librarian search in Indeed and SimplyHired show the different tools available
- Show ChicagoJobTalk job listings Show NSLS Show RefUSA Skokie Businesses
- Look in ChicagoJobTalk.info
- Show connections, show connection’s connections
- Show Monty Python video
- Show Monty Python video
- Research potential employer Find company website Troll through web using search engine Search for articles on company using index. Use local newspaper index (Tribune) for blurbs. Sometimes even obituaries can be helpful. Research what others in the industry are making Do an information interview with someone at the company to get the inside scoop. Prepare a list of questions to ask the interviewer to show your interest and to limit dead time.