Do you feel that your job search is not proving successful? Has it been a while since you last looked for a new job? Do you worry that you do not know where to begin? Then this presentation is for you! Camilla Simon reviews the critical, simple steps to a successful job search.

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Camilla Simon
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JOB SEARCH
TECHNIQUES 101

2.  Update your resumé based on new experience/coursework
 Make sure your contact information is up to date
Reminder: Your email should be in a conventional, factual and informative
format.
GETTING STARTED: YOUR RESUMÉ AND
CONTACT INFORMATION

3.  Keep track of your job search activity by creating a job log in
Excel or Word. This will help you make the best use of your
time during your job-search.
 It is a good practice to track resume submissions, networking
submissions and interviews.
An Example Log:
TRACKING YOUR EFFORTS
Activity Organization Contact
Information
Date of
Activity
Date of
Follow Up
Activity
How I
heard
about it
Comments
Applied for
Bank/Teller
Position
Bank of America Sandy, 122-785-
2295
8-20-13 www.indeed.
com
-Phone call received on
9-4-14.

4.  If you are unemployed: a job search should be 40 hours a
week.
 If you are employed: a job search should be 20 hours a week.
TIME WELL SPENT

5.  Most public libraries have employment information available,
as well as provide a quiet place to job search and print items
necessary for your job hunt.
 Libraries also have the employment sections of all local
newspapers as well as those of many other major cities.
RESOURCES

6.  Networking opportunities can help generate information,
advice, job leads and invitations to interviews.
 Create a potential networking list and add them on LinkedIn.
 Examples:
NETWORKING
• Your partner
• Your children
• Neighbors (past and present)
• Friends
• Social acquaintances
• Supervisors
• Former professors
• Members of a religious organization
• Alumni Association members
• Your doctor, lawyer, banker, etc.

7.  Follow targeted employers on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook ,and
Google Alerts.
 Expand LinkedIn networking contacts to at least 50 people.
 Collect at least 3 LinkedIn recommendations.
SOCIAL NETWORKING

8.  There is a professional association for almost every career
field and interest area.
 Research specific publications and associations within your
indicated field. There are many different job posting pages on
these websites.
 To find a professional association, follow the steps below.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
1. Visit http://www.bls.gov/ooh/
2. Select and Occupation Group and Occupation
3. Click “Contacts for More Information”

9.  www.linkedin.com
 www.jobsthatserve.org
 www.indeed.com
 www.careerbuilder.com
 www.jobs.monster.com
 www.jobs.net
JOB WEBSITES

10. • What is the fee and who pays it?
• What services will the agency provide?
• For how long is the contract binding?
• What happens if either part defaults
• What are the job-hunter’s responsibilities after signing the contract?
JOB AGENCIES AND RECRUITERS
 Employment services such as employment agencies and
executive recruiters can act as go between job hunters and
employers.
 The best practice is to be honest when working with one
employment agency. It is important to review any contracts
before signing
 Sample questions for asking employment agencies:

11.  Track your Efforts.
 Spend adequate time on your job search.
 Have a polished resume and drafted cover letter on hand at
all times.
 Utilize the resources that are available at your fingertips.
 Network yourself.
THE JOB SEARCH CHECKLIST