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

2. today's agenda____________________________
finding job openings
building your professional network
finding information about potential employers
career building resources
*feel free to ask questions anytime!

3. library "jobs & careers" page____________________________
http://www.ahml.info/research/jobs

4. ____________________________finding job openings

5. indeed____________________________
http://indeed.com

6. simplyhired____________________________
http://simplyhired.com

7. using email alerts____________________________
available on both indeed.com and simplyhired.com

8. RSS feeds and Google Reader____________________________
available on both indeed.com and simplyhired.com

9. craigslist____________________________
http://chicago.craigslist.org/jjj/

10. 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

11. career builder____________________________
http://www.careerbuilder.com/

12. monster____________________________
http://www.monster.com/

13. freelancer____________________________
http://www.freelancer.com/

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/)

15. company/organization websites____________________________
many companies
and organizations
have job listings on
their website
look for "careers"
or "jobs" link

16. government websites____________________________
http://www.usajobs.gov/
http://work.illinois.gov/
Consider federal, state, and local government jobs!

17. college/university websites____________________________
Most higher ed institutions have many job openings!

18. alumni networks____________________________
Most higher ed institutions have alumni job networks online!

19. ____________________________
building your network

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

24. ____________________________
finding information about
potential employers

25. library databases____________________________
http://www.ahml.info/databases/business

26. business source premier____________________________
http://www.ahml.info/databases/business
*available in library and from home
fulltext of more than 2,150
business publications
market research reports
industry reports
country reports
company profiles
SWOT analyses

27. 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
Companies
Encyclopedia of
Associations
National Directory of
Nonprofit Organizations
Brands and their
Companies
Business Rankings Annual

28. lexis nexis library express____________________________
http://www.ahml.info/databases/business
*available in library and from home
company profiles
annual reports
compare companies

29. reference usa____________________________
http://www.ahml.info/databases/business
*available in library and from home
business and residential
directory
business demographics
management directory
company news
competitors report

30. ____________________________
career building
resources

31. Lynda.com____________________________
http://www.ahml.info/databases/jobs_and_careers
*available in library and from home
video tutorials on popular
software
social networking
technology

32. career cruising____________________________
http://www.ahml.info/databases/jobs_and_careers
*available in library and from home
career guidance
self-assessment

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

34. 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

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