5 Resources For Finding A Job

A lot of people are unemployed these days. But they don’t have to be – not for long. Not if they beat feet and hit the pavement.

Looking for a job is itself hard work. It’s a full-time job just to find a job. You have to find prospective employers, research them, put together a resume and a cover letter, send it off to the decision maker, then wait for them to call and set up an interview. And you should be doing that several times a day.

After that, you go to the interview, spend some time getting to know the interviewer and answering his or her questions, and then wait for a followup. If you do well they’ll call you in for a second interview, or a test, or offer you a job. The entire process can take weeks or months.

But where do you search for jobs? What resources do you use? Here are 5 resources you can use right now to find your next job.

1. The Internet – Search for “job” and your industry, or the title of the position you want to find. Look for companies that are hiring or have posted wanted ads online.
2. LinkedIn – Search the companies on LinkedIn and see if the companies you are interested in are hiring. Or connect with people who work there and ask them about openings.
3. Unemployment Office - Your city should have an unemployment office. This is usually where you go to fill out the paperwork for your unemployment insurance compensation. They also provide job search resources.
4. Executive Recruiters – Often called “headhunters,” their sole job is to find qualified executives and place them with companies that need their skills. They get paid a commission when they find a suitable placement so it doesn’t cost you anything to send them your resume.
5. Online Job Boards – Many of these are industry-specific or cater to a particular profession. But they are valuable resources even if general in nature.

Find more job search resources here.

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