Job Search
Basic Job Search TIPS
- Before you can look for a job, you need to know what you want
- Being open to anything is a very ineffective way to look for a job
- Identify what job function you want to perform & what industry you want to work in to help target your search
- Find a particular passion or mission that you believe in
10 Steps in a Job Search
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1. Determine your goals |
6. Schedule informational interviews |
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2. Prepare your resume |
7. Join a professional association |
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3. Create an action plan |
8. Research |
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4. Search job advertisements |
9. Target employers |
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5. Network |
10. Send unsolicited resumes |
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Strategy 1: Search for Job Postings 5%
- Newspapers: i.e. www.bostonworks.com
- Online Job Banks: collegecentral.com/Lasell
- Job Fairs
Strategy 2: Networking 75%
- Networking simply means talking to people about your career goals and spreading the word about your experiences
- 70-90% of jobs are found via networking
- Be specific about what you are looking for and how others can help
- Create a 30 second introduction with goals, skills, and background
- DO NOT ask for a job
- Send a Thank You note referencing something you discussed, i.e. "Your suggestion to... was excellent"
- Most people will be flattered by the request for help and love to talk about what they do, so do not worry about intruding.
- Attend events for general and specific fields, including networking events and professional organizations
- Prepare a 30 second introduction about your goals, skills, and background
- Talk with many employers and collect business cards
Strategy 3: Target Employers 15%
- Think about what industry or field you would like to work in when you graduate
- Identify the companies or organizations within that industry that appeal to you, whether it is a major player or a smaller, family-owned business
- Create a target list of the top 10-20 places you want to work
- Check the company websites weekly for open positions
- Look under Human Resources, Employment, Personnel, or Jobs
- Use your network to find someone who works for that company
- Contact the company to see about future opportunities if you do not find any openings
Strategy 4: Temporary/Employment Agencies 5%
- Should be free
- Sign up with more than one
- You may be placed at different companies each day. This can be a benefit because you will get exposure to many office environments and businesses
