Finding a Job GLENCOE EXPLORING CAREERS CHAPTER 6

Finding a Job GLENCOE: EXPLORING CAREERS CHAPTER 6

Discussion: In a group, discuss a job that sounds interesting to you. Brainstorm ways to find openings for each job named and compile a list. Decide which method you would use first and why.

Key Terms job lead networking career fair contact list referral classifieds

Ways to Find Job Leads: Networking is communicating with people you know or can get to know. Why? to share information and advice with others Who? Teachers, friends, neighbors - anyone who might know something about a job

How Networking Works Talk with people about what you are interested in. Ask people you know to spread the word. Talk to people at school and events such as career fairs. Create a contact list. A list of people you know who can give and share information about jobs.

48% of people get their jobs through networking. More people get jobs through networking than any other way.

Referrals A referral is someone to whom you are directed. That person may have the information about a job or job opening that your contact did not. DDdd text. DI as

Make Cold Calls: Call businesses to see if they are hiring. What to do? - plan ahead - write a script - know the name and title of the person you are calling - explain why you are calling - remain pleasant and professional

Check the Classifieds are advertisements organized in groups. The sections list things for sale and places for rent. They also list job openings.

Find Online Job Listings Search Smart - Use a search engine or web directory to find links to jobs sites. Read Company Job Listings - Go to company websites to find job openings. Brainstorm at your table. Name a few search engines you could use to find a job. List at least 5 business you could check in Springfield to see if they are hiring.

Searching Online - Classroom Web Page IL work. Net SJ-R Indeed Career Builder Monster Jobs Snag a Jobs. net Mc. Donald's

Look in Your Community walk into a business if you see a sign or just walk in and ask if they are hiring check with your contacts - family - friends - neighbors

people you know from church or clubs librarians, doctors, social workers, probation officer, or any other professional check community bulletin boards community and government agencies - IL work. Net Center (9 th and S. Grand - Urban League - Express Employment Professionals go to job and career fairs

Job and Career Fairs A career fair is an event where employers offer career and employment information. At a career fair you can: - apply for jobs - talk to employers - learn about businesses - interview on the spot

Ask for Help and Advice at School Ask a teacher Meet Talk with the Workforce Specialist - Ms. Ulm to your counselor - Ms. Libera

1. How can you build a network? 2. List five ways to find job leads. 3. Define the following terms: - job lead - networking - career fair - contact list - referral - classifieds - cold call 4. Through which way do most people get their job? 5. Why is it important to use more than one way to find a job?