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Employment
Contacts
Employer
contact comprises all your activities between making the decision about
the work you are interested in and considering the job offer(s) you
have received. The main areas are: searching for work or job openings,
preparing resumes and letters, and presenting your qualifications in
an interview.
Job/Work
Search
Looking
for employment is one of the most challenging jobs you will ever have.
Finding "your" job rather than "a" job is important, as work plays a
big role in contributing to the sense of satisfaction in your life.
As you begin to look for your next position, think about how it fits
into your overall career plan. Is it work that will give you the experience
you need to begin or continue your progression toward your longer-term
career goals? Is it work you will enjoy doing? Feel passionate about?
Where
To Learn About Job Openings
- Parents, friends,
and neighbors
- School or college
placement services
- Classified ads
- Local and out-of-town
newspapers
- Professional
journals
- Trade magazines
- Employment agencies
and career consultants
- State employment
service offices
- Internet networks
and resources
- Civil service
announcements (Federal, State, Local)
- Labor unions
- Professional
associations (State and local chapters)
- Libraries and
community centers
- Counseling and
employment programs
- Youth programs
- Employers: keep
the following in mind if you are using want ads:
- Do not rely
solely on the classifieds to find a job; follow other leads as
well.
- Answer ads
promptly, since openings may be filled quickly, even before the
ad stops appearing in the paper.
- Follow the
ads diligently. Check them every day as early as possible, to
give yourself an advantage.
- Beware of
"no experience necessary" ads. These ads often signal low wages,
poor working conditions, or straight commission work.
- Keep a record
of all ads to which you have responded, including the specific
skills, educational background, and personal qualifications required
for the position.
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