Searching for the right job or career for you!
Assessment Outcome – 1.1.Using at least two information sources, record career or job options.
What is the difference between a career and a job?
A job can be just going to work to earn a paycheck. A career means that each of your jobs, experiences, and educational training is helping you advance in pay or responsibility. The real difference between a job and a career is your attitude. People who want a career are always thinking about their long-term goals!
Using a combination of job search resources will increase your chances of getting job sooner.
Social media:
One of the best ways to supplement your job search. Follow and connect with companies you’re interested in on various social media platforms (they’re usually listed on the company’s website), where they often post about company news and the latest job openings. You can also engage with the company in real-time, posing questions about the culture or the best way to apply for jobs.
Online job boards:
Job boards remain one of the best ways to find out about available jobs and apply to them. Not only can you search for jobs by job title, skills or company and location, but you can also upload your CV so that employers and recruiters who are searching the site for candidates can easily find you. Perhaps one of the best benefits of using an online job board is the ability to sign up for job alerts.
Google:
You use Google to find a job. Google recently enhanced its search function to make searching for jobs even easier. Just type a job title into the Google search box to see a listing of available jobs in your area, which you can then filter by category, type of job, date posted, company type, location and by category, job type, date posted, title and even commute time for some jobs.
Networking events:
It’s often said that, when it comes to finding a job, “it’s not what you know that matters, it’s who you know.” Having skills is necessary to landing a job, but knowing the right people can get you there faster. Networking events are opportunities to meet people in your industry who can connect you with potential job opportunities, provide valuable advice or act as mentors. Use sites like Eventbrite or Meetup or even Google to find in-person networking events.
Company careers pages:
If you have a company in mind you'd like to work for, go straight to their website to see if they're hiring. Almost every company has a dedicated "careers" section with information about available opportunities and the benefits of working there. Even if a company doesn’t have any openings right now, it may have a talent network you can join.
Professional organisation websites:
For almost every industry you’re in, there’s at least one professional organisation dedicated to it. These organisations usually have industry-specific job listings on their websites. Look into joining a professional organisation to get exclusive membership benefits, such as members-only networking events, professional development opportunities and certifications.
Community agencies:
Many non-profit organisations, including churches, synagogues, and vocational rehabilitation agencies, offer counseling, career development, and job placement services. These are often targeted to a particular group, such as women, youth, minorities, ex-offenders, or older workers.
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