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Job Hunting on the Job Hunting on the WebWeb
What Works, What to What Works, What to AvoidAvoid
Mike BuhmannMike BuhmannCareer LibrarianCareer Librarian
Skokie Public LibrarySkokie Public Library
the Up Side of the Webthe Up Side of the Web
For many jobs you can do almost all stages of a job search online
Easy to network with decision makers
Powerful learning guides Easy to research
employers
the Down Side of the the Down Side of the WebWeb
Overwhelming with so many sites and so much information available
Job sites constantly change, new ones arrive & old ones disappear
More competition for jobs since multiple people can easily apply for a position posted online
The Internet, is there a better place to waste time?
Internet ToolboxInternet Toolbox
Organize a Job Search Evaluate Careers & Industries Learn new skills Find Job Listings Research Employers Communicating & Networking
SurvivalSurvivalAgencies that can help:
» Village of Skokie – Social Work Services 847-933-8208 skokie.org/HumanServicesMain.cfm Emergency financial assistance, housing, advice
» Niles Township 847-673-9300 www.nilestownshipgov.com Food Pantry, living expense help
Two Great Job Two Great Job Websites to Get Websites to Get
StartedStarted
rileyguide.comrileyguide.com jobsearch.about.com
The Riley Guide About.com: Job Searching
Organize Your TimeOrganize Your TimeTa-Da Lists
tadalist.comNothing fancy, just a site to create
online lists and check them off when you’re finished
Organize Your TimeOrganize Your TimeJibberJobber
jibberjobber.comHelps you stay organized by
keeping track of all the steps in a job search
Self Evaluation ToolsSelf Evaluation Tools
Discovering your aptitudes, skills & desires
Queendom.com (queendom.com) Offers a variety of free personality & interest surveys
Keirsey Temperament Sorter (keirsey.com ) A free personality indicator with 70 questions to rank individuals in 4 temperament groups: Artisan, Guardian, Rational, Idealist
RileyGuide.com – Self Assessment (rileyguide.com/assess.html) Provides an overview of various online self assessment tools
Deciding on a CareerDeciding on a Career
PathPath
Career Exploration Career Exploration Sites Sites
America’s Career OneStopwww.acinet.orgUS Department of Labor site with detailed
information on careers & industries
Career Information System ilcis.intocareers.org
State career exploration, interesting collection of tools
Online Career Online Career CounselingCounseling
Career Center Career Center Subscription Service available from Skokie Public Library Available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM at the Skokie Public
Library or via the Internet with a Skokie Public Library card Career counselors can assist with general job search
questions, resume help, interviewing assistance.
Direct access available at databases.skokielibrary.info
SPL Online Tutorials & SPL Online Tutorials & BooksBooks
Library has computers to useLibrary has computers to useLibrary has databases with online tutorials to learn key computer programs (Excel, Access, Outlook, Word, etc.) & job skills (CDL, EMT, Praxis)
Check Atomic Learning , Lynda.com or Learning Express at databases.skokielibrary.info
SPL Computer ClassesSPL Computer Classes
Library has Internet classes and classes on new technology (Check Events tab at skokielibrary.info)
Finding JobsFinding Jobs
1. Career Builder careerbuilder.com
2. Monster monster.com
What is available from these sites?– Thousands of job listings both locally and from
across the country– Allows resume posting in which employers can
search for your resume– Constantly changing career advice &
information– Employers pay fee to post listings and search
resumes
Two Major Job Listing Two Major Job Listing SitesSites
Finding JobsFinding Jobs
Job Listing ToolsJob Listing ToolsYou may want to start with: • Indeed.comIndeed.com• SimplyHired.comSimplyHired.com • Linkup.comLinkup.com• Jobster.comJobster.com
These sites search across multiple job listing sites and employer sites to find job listings.
Simpler and easier to use than Monster & Career Builder
Finding JobsFinding Jobs
Alternative Job Listing ToolsAlternative Job Listing Tools
RealMatch.comRealMatch.comWorks like a dating service to match skills & experience to relevant employers. So you are only viewing jobs that are a good fit.
SnagaJob.comSnagaJob.comLists hourly and part-time jobs & provides openings for many local employers
Finding JobsFinding Jobs
Job Listings – NicheJob Listings – Niche• USAJOBS usajobs.govusajobs.gov The US government’s
official site for Federal job listings• Idealist.org idealist.orgidealist.org Idealist provides
information and jobs at non-profit organizations• HigherEdJobs higheredjobs.comhigheredjobs.com This site
posts faculty, staff & executive positions at colleges & universities around the country
• The Green Job Bank greenjobbank.com information and listings of eco-friendly jobs
• CoolWorks coolworks.com A job board for seasonal jobs and career opportunities at national parks, ski resorts, camps, ranches, and theme parks
Finding JobsFinding JobsJob Listings – LocalJob Listings – Local
• CraigsList chicago.craigslist.orgchicago.craigslist.orgGood source for local listings from smaller companies. Cost is low for posting a job ($25 vs. $475 for Monster.com). Also lists piece-meal work/gigs.
• ChicagoJobTalk chicagojobtalk.infochicagojobtalk.infoContains specialized job listing sites for the Chicago area
• Check Association websitesFor example, library jobs in the area are first listed at the RAILS library system website before being listed anywhere else. Google the industry name and “association” to find associations
Finding EmployersFinding Employers
Employer Locator (from Career OneStop)acinet.org/employerlocatorUsing specific search criteria, this web-based tool searches a database of nearly 12 million U.S. employers for a single employer or a list of employers. List of employers can be created using any of the four search options: Industry, Occupation, Location and Keyword
ReferenceUSAReferenceUSA is a library database that can create lists of companies & organizations limited by various criteria.Can use in the library or via the Internet with a Skokie Public Library card. Navigate to databases.skokielibrary.info
Create Lists of Create Lists of EmployersEmployers
NetworkingNetworking
• Enlisting multiple people to assist in a job search is better than looking alone
• Most jobs are not filled through job listings
• Even jobs that are listed are sometimes filled from within or through recommendations
• People are more apt to hire someone they know or who has been personally recommended
NetworkingNetworking
Think of every face-to-face encounter as a networking opportunity
Take a class Join an association Attend trade shows Attend job fairs in the area Join area career support & networking
groups Use online networking tools such as
FaceBook & LinkedIn
How toHow to::
Trade ShowsTrade Shows
tsnn.comtsnn.com
Job Fairs & Career EventsJob Fairs & Career Events
www.ides.state.il.uswww.ides.state.il.us
NetworkingNetworking
• Keep a business card, a résumé and a promo sheet (order free business cards at VistaPrint.com)
• Practice a 30 second elevator speech, explaining your situation, skills, and desires (use jibberjobber.com)
• Be confident, not desperate or bitter
• Networking is a give and take, offer help to others and you will be remembered
TipsTips::
Online NetworkingOnline NetworkingIn a Recent Survey:Nearly two-thirds of executives
interviewed believe professional networking websites -- like LinkedIn – will prove useful in finding job candidates in the next three years
Online NetworkingOnline Networking
Linking with just 10 people can provide you connections to hundreds
“Online networking is like traditional networking, but somewhat less intimidating. If someone is on LinkedIn, they're usually willing to network."
Online networks help you find mentors and stay up-to-date on industry trends.
Many recruiters are focusing on social networking tools to find new candidates.
Why Do It?Why Do It?::
LinkedInLinkedIn
Complete your profileComplete your profile
LinkedInLinkedIn
Connect with people you know• Import contacts from your email list• Find people you went to school with
LinkedInLinkedIn
Join professional groups and participate in discussions
LinkedInLinkedIn
Search for companies to find information & contacts
LinkedInLinkedIn
Submit a question or answer someone else’s to help you develop contacts
Online NetworkingOnline NetworkingTips:Tips: Copy relevant information from
your resume to your LinkedIn profile
Put relevant keywords in your profile to help potential employers find you
Get recommendations; to an employer these are references in advance
Create a LinkedIn signature for your email that links directly to your LinkedIn profile
Social NetworkingSocial Networking
Facebook.comFacebook.com • Informal & fun site for keeping touch with friends• Maintain contact with people you probably would lose
touch with• Be careful of information that employers may see
FacebookFacebook
Check privacy settings so not everything you post can be viewed by an employer
FacebookFacebook
Provide updates of your job search to keep contacts subtly aware that you’re still job seeking
Social NetworkingSocial Networking
Twitter (twitter.com)Twitter (twitter.com)• Microblogging service to post short messages to connections
• Allows you to connect with people you don’t know but who have a similar interest
• Free to register and create a profile
Online Resume Online Resume BuildersBuilders
Resume builders assist in building your resume, then compiles a formatted resume that can be printed
• emurse emurse.com• JobSpice jobspice.com• Resume Bucket
resumebucket.com• Online Resume Help from Career Center
from Tutor.com Go to library databases page at databases.skokielibrary.info Upload your resume for a professional review
Resume/Email TipsResume/Email Tips• Open an email account
just for job searching, keep the name professional
• Email copies of your resume & cover letter to yourself and save in a folder
• Keep a list of bulleted items in a folder to modify resume for specific jobs
Resume/Email TipsResume/Email Tips
• Consider creating a Gmail account
• Can store resumes and cover letters in Google Docs to access online
Gmail (gmail.comGmail (gmail.com))
Preparing for an Preparing for an InterviewInterview
Research the potential employer (talk to a librarian)
Research salaries in the industry and for the position
Practice, practice, practice
Research EmployersResearch Employers
» Google the company» Check these sites for company
reviews glassdoor.com vault.com LinkedIn.com
» Use an online business directory or database (Hoovers, LexisNexis) at a library to find information on a company. Access via databases.skokielibrary.info
» Ask a librarian for help
Research SalariesResearch Salaries
• PayScale.com payscale.com
• indeed.com indeed.com/salary
• JobStar www.jobstar.orgContains links to variously published salary scales
Interviewing Interviewing PracticePractice
• Check RileyGuide.com Interviewing section
• Check youtube.com and search for job interviewing tips
InterviewingInterviewing
Job Hunting on the Job Hunting on the WebWeb
Mike BuhmannMike BuhmannCareer LibrarianCareer Librarian
Skokie Public LibrarySkokie Public Library
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