job hunting on_the_internet_11_29_10
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job hunting on the internet____________________________
arlington heights memorial libraryrichard kongnovember 29, 2010
slides available at http://bit.ly/jobhunting1129
today's agenda____________________________
finding job openings building your professional network finding information about potential employers career building resources
*feel free to ask questions anytime!
library "jobs & careers" page____________________________http://www.ahml.info/research/jobs
____________________________finding job openings
indeed____________________________http://indeed.com
simplyhired____________________________http://simplyhired.com
using email alerts____________________________
available on both indeed.com and simplyhired.com
RSS feeds and Google Reader____________________________
available on both indeed.com and simplyhired.com
craigslist____________________________http://chicago.craigslist.org/jjj/
smarter craigslist____________________________Tip: Use RSS feeds to be the first to respond to a job ad! http://bit.ly/9lqtmH
1. Run your customized search
2. Click "RSS" link on bottom right-hand side of the page
career builder____________________________http://www.careerbuilder.com/
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/)
company/organization websites____________________________
many companies and organizations have job listings on their website
look for "careers" or "jobs" link
government websites____________________________http://www.usajobs.gov/http://work.illinois.gov/
Consider federal, state, and local government jobs!
college/university websites____________________________Most higher ed institutions have many job openings!
alumni networks____________________________Most higher ed institutions have alumni job networks online!
____________________________building your network
online networking____________________________Tips
it's not what you know but who you knowtell everyone you know that you are looking for a jobconnect with current and former co-workers, classmates, other professional contacts, friends, familybe mindful of privacy settings and your public profile
Networking Sites
Facebook - http://facebook.comLinkedIn - http://linkedin.comTwitter - http://twitter.comJibe - http://jibe.com
http://www.flickr.com/photos/marc_smith/4511843933/
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 jobconnect with current and former co-workers, classmates, other professional contacts, friends, familybe 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.comLinkedIn - http://linkedin.comTwitter - http://twitter.comJibe - http://jibe.com
learn more____________________________LinkedIn
Get Started Make your profile public
Mashable GuidebookFacebook Help
Mashable GuidebookTwitter HelpHow TO: Find a Job on Twitter
Search for books at http://ahml.info/Ask an "Answer Center" librarian for assistance!
a few more tips____________________________create a new email account with a professional name (i.e., not something like [email protected])
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
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finding information about potential employers
library databases____________________________http://www.ahml.info/databases/business
business source premier____________________________http://www.ahml.info/databases/business
*available in library and from home
fulltext of more than 2,150 business publicationsmarket research reportsindustry reportscountry reportscompany profilesSWOT analyses
gale directory library____________________________http://www.ahml.info/databases/business
*available in library and from home
Ward's Business Directory of U.S. Private and Public CompaniesEncyclopedia of AssociationsNational Directory of Nonprofit Organizations Brands and their CompaniesBusiness Rankings Annual
lexis nexis library express____________________________http://www.ahml.info/databases/business
*available in library and from home
company profilesannual reportscompare companies
reference usa____________________________http://www.ahml.info/databases/business
*available in library and from home
business and residential directorybusiness demographicsmanagement directorycompany newscompetitors report
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career buildingresources
Lynda.com____________________________http://www.ahml.info/databases/jobs_and_careers
*available in library and from home
video tutorials on popular softwaresocial networkingtechnology
career cruising____________________________http://www.ahml.info/databases/jobs_and_careers
*available in library and from home
career guidanceself-assessment
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 guidanceindustry profiles self-assessment
Tutor.com Career Center____________________________http://www.ahml.info/databases/jobs_and_careers
*available in library and from home
Connect with a certified online tutor for help with resume reviews, job search techniques, and interview preparation
thank you!____________________________
special thanksMike Buhmann's "Job Hunting on the Web" presentation
http://www.slideshare.net/skokielibrary/job-hunting-june-2010
slideshttp://bit.ly/jobhunting1129
questions?Make an appointment with a librarian!
http://bit.ly/ahmlappointment
contact me [email protected]