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Identifying Job Opportunities 1
Identifying Job Opportunities
This module consists of three individual lessons:
Part 1: Internet Part 2: Networking Part 3: Job Fairs
Identifying Job Opportunities 2
Primary Points
Use the Internet to search for and identify job opportunities
Define networking and create a networking list
Create a to-do list for a job fair you want to attend
Identifying Job Opportunities 3
What You Need
An error-free resume that accurately reflects your abilities and is appealing to prospective employers
A cover letter (or e-mail) that expresses your interest in the posted job
To work hard at finding a job --- so that finding a job becomes your job.
A positive attitude!
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The Internet
Search Windows
Identifying Job Opportunities 5
Search Techniques
Search by job title (e.g., Sales Associate or Administrative Assistant)
Search by key word or phase (e.g., data entry)
Search by sector or field as well as by job title, location, education, hours, etc.
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Useful Web Sites
Popular Search Engines Popular Employer Web Siteswww.indeed.comwww.monster.comwww.careerbuilder.comwww.google.comwww.hotjobs.comwww.thejobplanet.comwww.governmentjobs.comwww.washingtonpost.comwww.luckydogjobs.comwww.hirenet.comwww.virginiajobnetwork.comwww.jobbankinfo.orgwww.usajobs.govwww.idealist.org
www.nvcc.edu
www.cox.com
www.fcps.edu
http://www.inova.org/inova_fairfax_hospital/index.jsp
www.cardinalbank.com
www.navyfcu.org
www.vahospitalcenter.com
www.fairfaxcounty.gov
www.chevychasebank.com
www.sparkshr.com
www.kellyservices.com
www.vaworkconnect.com
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Posting Resumes on Web SitesPros and Cons
Pros Cons
Prospective employers can see your resume
Thousands of employers can see your resume
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Email Your Resume
Copy and paste your cover letter or a brief note into the message box.
Use spell check to avoid careless mistakes.
Click on the icon for attachment.
Select and add your resume.
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Sample Electronic Resume
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Job Tracking Sheet
Date Company Job Title Note3/1/08 B Jones Company Data Entry Sent resume via email
3/1/08 Smith’s Construction Receptionist Faxed resume and cover letter
3/1/08 SAIC Admin. Asst. Completed online application and attached resume
3/2/08 SPARKS Staffing Admin. Asst. Completed online application, sent resume, called recruiter, recruiter will send assessment link on 3/3/08. # XXX-XXX-XXXX
3/2/08 The Maids Bilingual Receptionist
Called and email resume and cover letter. Manager will call later this week.
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Networking
A network is your group of contacts It can consist of co-workers (past and
present), classmates, neighbors, family members.
Be willing to call or meet with people!A network is made up of all the people you have ever
met, served, or worked with.
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Sample Network List – Work It!
Contact Name
Job Title Company Phone Number/Email Address
Referral to Anyone in Your Field?
Jane SmithMarketing Director
Northern Virginia Landscaping
(703) [email protected]
John Smith
(571)123-4567
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Informational Interviewing?
Interviews with people doing the job that you want to do.
Short meetings are best, at their convenience www.quintcareers.com/information_interview.html
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Sample Informational Questions:
Tell me how you got into your current position?
What are the biggest challenges for someone in this type of job?
What is your advice for someone entering this field?
What skills are most important for success in this field?
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Job Fairs - Preparation
Know the employers attending, and the skill sets that they are seeking.
Dress professionally and bring resumes. Have 30 second intro of self ready