Our free employment search tips and resources can help you find the perfect job, research a potential employer, get employment, and even start a new career. Some basic tips are provided in addition to a directory of job search web sites.
Think about the type of job you would like to have. This sounds basic, but online employment searches can only search based on the criteria you enter and database organization can force listings into unusual classifications. Clarifying career preferences can prevent you from missing important job leads and help you find a needle in a haystack. A career assessment might help identify new options and generate new ideas.
Prepare a great looking resume. Save in Word and PDF formats. Make sure it looks nice on different computers. Use the information and phrases from your tuned up resume at job search sites that have more limiting forms.
Find employment-related search engines, databases, newspapers, and newsgroups that include jobs meeting your criteria. In addition to the sites below, try a google search.
Search for companies that have the type of jobs you want; a simple google search might be very helpful.
If a potential employer has a job openings page, bookmark it and visit it regularly.
Sign up for any automatic job ad email alerts job search sites offer.
Bookmark sites that don't offer alerts. Set up a search schedule and regularly visit sites to search for new leads. Organization and persistence can be the key to successful online job searches.
Do your homework before contacting a potential employer! Learn about them by visiting their web site and conducting a potential employer information search.
Go for it! Send resumes as job ads specify.
Go for it! Send resumes to relevant companies that do not post online job listings.
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