There are always jobs out there
Whether you can find them depends on your methods of job-hunting
Two Truths About Job Market
The Job Hunt!Half the battle of job hunting is finding job openings!
Step 1: HAVE A PLAN! List companies where you would like to work
Step 2: Prepare a resume Step 3: Contact the company
Find out who hires the employees DIRECT CONTACT IS THE BEST
WAY TO FIND OUT ABOUT JOBS!
What is an employment agency?It is an organization which matches
employers to employees. Fee paid - means that the employer pays the fee to an employment agency, not the person seeking the job. Usually highly experienced professionals will benefit from “fee paid” services.
NOTE:
Entry level job seekers are usually expected to pay fees at an employment agency.
Before paying a fee, first check with a school counselor or program coordinator. The state of Texas also has a public employment office that is free.
Resume – a document that contains a brief history of a person’s education, work experienceand other qualifications.
**Reading resumes’are a quick and easy way for an employer to learnabout you.
The Objective is the first
heading in a resume. It
usually gives the employers an idea of the type of job for
which they are applying.
Tips for resumes’
Don’t forget to list part-time or volunteer jobs. The more experience you have the better.
Resumes should always look professional and free of errors.
Applications
Employers use the application to screen job applicants.If they are not filled out neatly and completely, they
probably will not make it past the first screening.
ALWAYS:Read the entire form carefully before filling out anything on the application.
NEVER:Include negative comments about a former employer.
Tip-If a question does not apply to you, simply draw a line through the space so they do not think you skipped it or write “does not apply.”
How to Find Job Openings? Networking: talking with people and
establishing relationships that can lead to more info. or business. Example: Friends and Relatives
School Placement services Example: Co-op (Cooperative Education
Program)
Personnel/Human Resource Department: handles various responsibilities related to employment.
Screen job candidates interview job applicants
Finding Job Openings
Government Employment Services: coordinate local, state, and national resources to provide a wide range of employment, education, and training services.
http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/ Onet: www.online.onetcenter.org
Private Employment Agencies Expect to pay a fee
Internet www.monster.com www.careerbuilder.com www.snagajob.com