Mike Buhmann
Reference Librarian
Using the Internet in a Job Search
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• Developing an Effective Job Search
• Staying Organized
• Researching Career Fields
• Finding Job Listings
• Online & Face to Face Networking
• Researching Employers & Industries
• Learning New Skills
Using the Internet to Search for Job Topics
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RileyGuide.com
A guide to the best job search resources on the
Internet. Be sure to check the AtoZ index for guides on particular careers
Jobsearch.About.com
General information on how to conduct a job
search from choosing a career to creating a
resume. Beware of Advertising
CareersCollege A step-by-step guide to conducting a smart and
effective job search. Great for getting
motivated. Available in the library or from home
with a SPL card at:
skokielibrary.info/resources/research/job-search/
Using the Internet to Search for Job General Job Search Tools
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These sites can help you stay
organized and be productive
ToodleDo.com A website and app to create lists and
prioritize tasks
JibberJobber.com Provides a place to keep track of employers
contacted, interviewing questions, and a job search log
Using the Internet to Search for Job Getting Organized
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CareerOneStop.org Provides information on various career fields along
with required skills, similar occupations and fastest
growing occupations. Good for brainstorming
new directions
Illinois workNet The online source for local and statewide
employment resources and tools to help job
seekers and those recently laid off. Contains a
calendar of area Career Events
Using the Internet to Search for Job Researching Careers
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InDeed.com & SimplyHired.com Meta job search sites that search for openings on
company and job search websites
Usajobs.gov Find jobs working for the largest employer in the US, the
federal government
Chicago.Craigslist.org Good for finding jobs at smaller companies and
piecemeal work. Inexpensive for employers to post
listings. Consider posting a listing yourself under “Services”.
Be aware of scams, look at “Avoid scams & Fraud”section.
Using the Internet to Search for Job Job Listings
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Many Jobs are listed directly on company
or organization websites
Associations often provide job
listings, search Google for an
association related to your field.
The RileyGuide Index can be
searched by profession for other
ideas
Using the Internet to Search for Job Job Listings
ReferenceUSA
• A subscription business directory available
via Skokie Public Library website
skokielibrary.info/resources/research/
• Has the ability to create lists of businesses &
organizations limited by criteria such as:
− Size
− Type of business
− Location
• Can be used to create target lists of
potential employers (for instance, all large
electronic manufacturers in the North
Chicago area)
Using the Internet to Search for Job Job Listings
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Social Media -What Is It?
• Websites and apps to share information and to develop social and professional
contacts
What Can You Do?
• Interact and share details such as
biographical data, professional information, photos and up-to-the-minute
thoughts
Using the Internet to Search for Job Social Media for Job Searching
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• Networking often the best way to find a
good job
• Provides a resource to network with friends,
colleagues, industry leaders & connectors;
to link far beyond what you can achieve
via face-to-face networking
• Allows you to influence how online content about you appears to a potential employer
• Helps in developing and promoting your
personal brand
Using the Internet to Search for Job Social Media for Job Searching
Social Media – How Can It Help
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youtu.be/tSPVHMoKFhU
Using the Internet to Search for Job Social Media for Job Searching
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• Useful to reconnect with friends,
acquaintances & contacts from previous
jobs
• Recruiters & many organizations use social
media sites such as LinkedIn to find &
check on potential employees
• Helps you control what can be found
about you on a Google search
• Many, many people are using social
networking tools and it’s useful to at least understand it
Using the Internet to Search for Job Social Media for Job Searching
Social Networking – Why Do It?
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Professional Networking
• At a minimum, all job seekers should
know about LinkedIn, a free LinkedIn
account is recommended
• Strong job searching features built in
• Networking can be one of the best
ways to get a job and LinkedIn
focuses on online networking
Using the Internet to Search for Job LinkedIn
Why Use It?
• LinkedIn is THE default professional
networking tool used by more & more
hiring managers & recruiters
• Allows control over what potential
employers can find about you via search
engines
• Like face-to-face networking, with
continued use LinkedIn offers a chance
to develop professional relationships that
often lead to job leads
Using the Internet to Search for Job LinkedIn
Tips
• Create a professional profile with industry
keywords, a memorable headline, summary
and professional photo
• Connect with colleagues & key people in your
industry
• Follow companies & organizations you are
interested in to get updates
• Join relevant professional groups and participate in conversations
• Post industry related/professional updates often and comment on your connection’s
updates
Using the Internet to Search for Job LinkedIn
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• Social Networks (LinkedIn, Facebook,
Google+)
• Microblogging (Twitter)
• Blogs (Blogger, WordPress)
• Social Bookmarking/News (Delicious,
Digg, Reddit)
• Media Sharing (Flickr, YouTube, Pinterest,
Tumblr, Vine)
• Communicating (SnapChat, Instagram)
• Rating/Review sites (Amazon, Angie’s List,
GoodReads)
Using the Internet to Search for Job
Social Media for Job Searching
Other types of Social Networking Tools
• An old idea first introduced in
1937 in the book “Think and
Grow Rich” but has taken on new
life with the advent of the internet
and social media
• Thinking of yourself as a brand
and using ideas based on
business marketing & advertising
to best display your assets to
potential employers
Using the Internet to Search for Job Personal Branding
Using the Internet to Search for Job Personal Branding
In-person brand elements
How people perceive your brand when they meet
you in person is based on the following elements:
• The way you act
• The way you talk
• The way you dress
• Who you think you are
• are
• youtu.be/0a0Vm0zHFh0
Using the Internet to Search for Job Personal Branding
Using the Internet to Search for Job Personal Branding
Online brand elements
• The way you act online The state of your LinkedIn profile, your blog, your Facebook
timeline or the first pages of a Google search of your name
• The way you talk online What are your postings like, do they add value
are they silly, are you aware of your audience
• The way you present yourself How do your pages look, what pictures do you
have and what does it communicate to others
MeetUp.com - What is It?
• Meetup allows members to find and join
groups unified by a common interest,
such as politics, books, games, movies,
health, pets, careers or hobbies.
• Users enter their postal code or their city
and the topic they want to meet about
• Topic listings are also available for users
who only enter a location
Using the Internet to Search for Job Networking
Check Local Trade shows:
• McCormick Place www.mccormickplace.com/events.php
• Rosemont Convention Center www.rosemont.com/desconvention/events/
Find Local Job Fairs, Classes &
Networking Groups
• Illinois WorkNet www.worknetncc.com/
Contains a calendar or area job fairs and career
programs
Using the Internet to Search for Job Networking Opportunities
Glassdoor (glassdoor.com)
• Job Search site that provides information
on employers provided by current &
former employees
• Contains information on salaries,
interview questions and ratings of various
companies posted anonymously by
users
• Log in to provide ratings and information
on employers you worked for
Using the Internet to Search for Job Researching Employees
Hoovers • A subscription business directory
available via Skokie Public Library
website
skokielibrary.info/resources/research/
• Contains detailed information on
larger companies and major industries
Using the Internet to Search for Job Researching Employees
Online Learning Websites
• KhanAcademy.org Free site to learn math, science, computer programming
& more. Keeps track of progress and offers badges for
encouragement
• MOOCs (Massive Online Open
Courses) Online courses aimed at unlimited participation and
open access via the web. In addition to traditional
course materials such as filmed lectures, readings,
and problem sets, many MOOCs provide interactive user
forums to support community interactions between
students and professors. Most are free and many are
offered by major universities
See edx.org for a list of courses
Using the Internet to Search for Job Learning New Skills
Online Learning Databases (Available from library website) skokielibrary.info/resources/online-training-tutorials/
Lynda.com Watch thousands of step-by-step online video tutorials on
software, apps, media, marketing, business, and technology
Learning Express Get help with math & English skills. Contains a Career Center with many occupational practice exams
(cosmetology, law enforcement, nursing, postal
workers, etc.)
Using the Internet to Search for Job Learning New Skills
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