Job hunting online April 2010

Job Hunting on the Job Hunting on the WebWeb

What Works, What to AvoidWhat Works, What to Avoid

Mike BuhmannMike BuhmannCareer LibrarianCareer Librarian

Skokie Public LibrarySkokie Public Library

SurvivalSurvival

Agencies that can help:Agencies that can help: Village of Skokie – Social Work ServicesVillage of Skokie – Social Work Services

847-933-8208847-933-8208 skokie.org/HumanServicesMain.cfmskokie.org/HumanServicesMain.cfmEmergency financial assistance, housing, adviceEmergency financial assistance, housing, advice

Niles Township Niles Township 847-673-9300 847-673-9300 www.nilestownshipgov.orgwww.nilestownshipgov.orgFood Pantry, Living expense helpFood Pantry, Living expense help

Illinois Department of Employment SecurityIllinois Department of Employment Security 847-864-3530847-864-3530 www.ides.state.il.us/workNet/evanston/www.ides.state.il.us/workNet/evanston/ 1615 Oak Ave. , Evanston, Illinois 602011615 Oak Ave. , Evanston, Illinois 60201 Local unemployment office, get training, use computers, find job Local unemployment office, get training, use computers, find job

listingslistings

the Down Side of the Webthe Down Side of the Web

Overwhelming with so much Overwhelming with so much information available information available

Websites change constantlyWebsites change constantly Multiple people can easily apply for a Multiple people can easily apply for a

position (even if not qualified)position (even if not qualified) Is there a better place to waste time? Is there a better place to waste time?

Internet ToolboxInternet Toolbox

Tools for:Tools for: Organizing a Job SearchOrganizing a Job Search Evaluating Careers & IndustriesEvaluating Careers & Industries Educational OpportunitiesEducational Opportunities Finding Job OpeningsFinding Job Openings Researching Employers Researching Employers Communicating & NetworkingCommunicating & Networking General Job Search AdviceGeneral Job Search Advice

Two Great Job Two Great Job WebsitesWebsites

www.rileyguide.comwww.rileyguide.com about.com/careersabout.com/careers

To Get StartedTo Get StartedThe Riley GuideThe Riley Guide About.com: Jobs & CareersAbout.com: Jobs & Careers

Organize Your TimeOrganize Your TimeTa-Da ListsTa-Da Lists

tadalist.comNothing fancy, just a site to create online Nothing fancy, just a site to create online

lists and check them off when you’re lists and check them off when you’re finishedfinished

Organize Your TimeOrganize Your TimeJibberJobberJibberJobber

jibberjobber.comHelps you stay organized by keeping Helps you stay organized by keeping

track of all the steps in a job searchtrack of all the steps in a job search

Self Evaluation ToolsSelf Evaluation Tools

Discovering your aptitudes, Discovering your aptitudes, skills & desiresskills & desiresWhat types of careers fit your What types of careers fit your

personalitypersonality RileyGuide.com – Self RileyGuide.com – Self

AssessmentAssessment rileyguide.com/assess.html

Provides an overview of online self Provides an overview of online self assessment toolsassessment tools

Deciding on a CareerDeciding on a Career

PathPath

Career Exploration Sites Career Exploration Sites • America’s Career OneStopAmerica’s Career OneStop

www.acinet.orgUS Dept of Labor site with detailed information on US Dept of Labor site with detailed information on careers & industriescareers & industries

• Illinois Career Resource NetworkIllinois Career Resource Network www.ilworkinfo.com/icrn.htmState career exploration site providing information State career exploration site providing information on careers and their outlookson careers and their outlooks

Deciding on a Career Deciding on a Career PathPath

Training & EducationTraining & Education Academic Degree Programs Academic Degree Programs

in Illinoisin Illinois www.ibhe.state.il.us/ProgInv/ www.ibhe.state.il.us/ProgInv/

Search for colleges in Illinois that offer degrees or Search for colleges in Illinois that offer degrees or coursework in various fieldscoursework in various fields

Opportunity.gov Opportunity.gov opportunity.govopportunity.gov

Provides an overview of federal grant money for training. Provides an overview of federal grant money for training. Contact the local IDES office for more information Contact the local IDES office for more information

847-864 -3530847-864 -3530

SPL Online Tutorials & SPL Online Tutorials & BooksBooks

• Library has computers to use Library has computers to use and practice on and practice on

• Library has databases with online Library has databases with online tutorials to learn key computer tutorials to learn key computer programs (Excel, Access, Outlook, programs (Excel, Access, Outlook, Word, etc.) Word, etc.) (Check (Check Atomic LearningAtomic Learning or or Learning ExpressLearning Express at at databases.skokielibrary.info)

• Library has Internet classes and Library has Internet classes and classes on new technology classes on new technology (Check Events (Check Events tab at skokielibrary.info)tab at skokielibrary.info)

Niles Township Computer Niles Township Computer ClassesClasses

Visit Visit www.nilestownship.gov www.nilestownship.gov for more detailsfor more details

Finding EmployersFinding Employers Three Major Job SitesThree Major Job Sites

1.1. Career BuilderCareer Builder careerbuilder.com

2.2. Monster Monster monster.com

3.3. HotJobs HotJobs hotjobs.com

What is available from these sites?What is available from these sites?– Thousands of job listings both locally and from across the countryThousands of job listings both locally and from across the country– Resume posting in which employers can search for your resumeResume posting in which employers can search for your resume– Career advice & informationCareer advice & information– Trying to become one stop shops with all types of information & Trying to become one stop shops with all types of information &

resourcesresources

Finding EmployersFinding Employers

Job Listing ToolsJob Listing Tools

You may want to start with: You may want to start with: • Indeed.comIndeed.com• SimplyHired.comSimplyHired.com • Linkup.comLinkup.com• Jobster.comJobster.com

These sites search across multiple job listing sites and These sites search across multiple job listing sites and employer sites with job listings.employer sites with job listings.

Finding EmployersFinding Employers

Job Listings – NicheJob Listings – Niche• CoolWorks.com CoolWorks.com (seasonal jobs)(seasonal jobs)• Idealist.org Idealist.org (non-profit jobs)(non-profit jobs)• MyfirstPaycheck.com MyfirstPaycheck.com (jobs for teens)(jobs for teens)• OneDayOneJob.com OneDayOneJob.com (jobs for college students (jobs for college students

& recent grads)& recent grads)• Risesmart.com Risesmart.com (executive level jobs)(executive level jobs)• Workforce50.com Workforce50.com (jobs for older adults)(jobs for older adults)• Womenforhire.com Womenforhire.com (jobs & guidance for women)(jobs & guidance for women)

For more niche sites check theFor more niche sites check the• RileyGuideRileyGuide rileyguide.orgrileyguide.org

Finding EmployersFinding EmployersJob Listings – LocalJob Listings – Local

• CraigsList CraigsList chicago.craigslist.orgGood source for local listings from smaller companies. Cost is low for Good source for local listings from smaller companies. Cost is low for posting a job ($25 vs. $475 for Monster.com). Also lists piece-meal posting a job ($25 vs. $475 for Monster.com). Also lists piece-meal work/gigs.work/gigs.

• ChicagoJobTalk ChicagoJobTalk chicagojobtalk.infoContains specialized job listing sites for the Chicago areaContains specialized job listing sites for the Chicago area

• Check Association websitesCheck Association websitesFor example, library jobs in the area are first listed at the North For example, library jobs in the area are first listed at the North Suburban Library System NSLS before being listed anywhere else Suburban Library System NSLS before being listed anywhere else Google the industry name and “association” to find Google the industry name and “association” to find

• Check Websites of Employers in region Check Websites of Employers in region For example, Northwestern University hires hundreds of positionsFor example, Northwestern University hires hundreds of positionsUse the databases Use the databases ReferenceUSA ReferenceUSA or or LexisNexis LexisNexis to find companies to find companies by region, go to by region, go to databases.skokielibrary.info

NetworkingNetworking

Enlisting multiple people to Enlisting multiple people to assist in a job search is better assist in a job search is better than looking alonethan looking alone

Most jobs are not filled through Most jobs are not filled through job listingsjob listings

Even jobs that are listed are Even jobs that are listed are sometimes filled from within or sometimes filled from within or through recommendationsthrough recommendations

People are more apt to hire People are more apt to hire someone they know or who has someone they know or who has been personally recommendedbeen personally recommended


Think of every face-to-face encounter Think of every face-to-face encounter as a networking opportunityas a networking opportunity

Take a classTake a class Join an association Join an association Attend trade showsAttend trade shows Attend job fairs in the areaAttend job fairs in the area Join area career support & networking Join area career support & networking

groups groups Use online networking tools such as Use online networking tools such as

FaceBook & LinkedInFaceBook & LinkedIn

How to:How to:

Job Fairs, Networking Groups Job Fairs, Networking Groups & Trade Shows& Trade Shows

www.ides.state.il.uswww.ides.state.il.us

chicagojobtalk.orgchicagojobtalk.org

tsnn.comtsnn.com


Tips:Tips: Keep a business card, a Keep a business card, a

rréésumsuméé and a promo sheet and a promo sheet Practice a 30 second elevator Practice a 30 second elevator

speech, explaining your speech, explaining your situation, skills, and desiressituation, skills, and desires

Be confident, not desperate Be confident, not desperate or bitteror bitter

Networking is a give and Networking is a give and take, offer help and you will take, offer help and you will be rememberedbe remembered

Online NetworkingOnline Networking

In a Recent Survey:In a Recent Survey:Nearly two-thirds of executives Nearly two-thirds of executives

interviewed believe professional interviewed believe professional networking websites networking websites -- like -- like LinkedInLinkedIn – – will prove useful in finding job will prove useful in finding job candidates in the next three yearscandidates in the next three years


Why Do It?:Why Do It?: Linking with just 10 people can provide you Linking with just 10 people can provide you

connections to hundreds connections to hundreds ““Online networking is like traditional networking, Online networking is like traditional networking,

but somewhat less intimidating. If someone is on but somewhat less intimidating. If someone is on LinkedIn, they're usually willing to network." LinkedIn, they're usually willing to network."

Online networks help you find mentors and stay Online networks help you find mentors and stay up-to-date on industry trends.up-to-date on industry trends.

Many recruiters are focusing on social networking Many recruiters are focusing on social networking tools to find new candidates.tools to find new candidates.

LinkedInLinkedIn

Complete your profileComplete your profile

LinkedInLinkedIn

Create a catchy headlineCreate a catchy headline Write summary in 3Write summary in 3rdrd person, like an article person, like an article

LinkedInLinkedIn

Connect with people you knowConnect with people you know• Import contacts from your email listImport contacts from your email list• Find people you went to school withFind people you went to school with

LinkedInLinkedIn

Join industry groups and participate in discussions Join industry groups and participate in discussions

LinkedInLinkedIn

Search for companies to find information & Search for companies to find information & contactscontacts

LinkedInLinkedIn

Submit a question or answer some Submit a question or answer some else’s to help you develop contactselse’s to help you develop contacts


Tips:Tips: Copy relevant information from your resume to Copy relevant information from your resume to

your LinkedIn profileyour LinkedIn profile Put relevant keywords in your profile to help Put relevant keywords in your profile to help

potential employers find youpotential employers find you Get recommendations, to an employer these are Get recommendations, to an employer these are

references in advancereferences in advance Create a Create a LinkedIn LinkedIn signature for your email that signature for your email that

links directly to your links directly to your LinkedInLinkedIn profile profile Don't post anything you wouldn't want an Don't post anything you wouldn't want an

employer to see. employer to see. Don't stop networking once you have a job. Don't stop networking once you have a job.

Savvy job seekers continue to cultivate their Savvy job seekers continue to cultivate their networksnetworks

SocialSocial NetworkingNetworking

Facebook.comFacebook.com • Informal & fun site for keeping touch with friendsInformal & fun site for keeping touch with friends• Maintain contact with people you probably would Maintain contact with people you probably would

lose touch withlose touch with• Be careful of information that employers may seeBe careful of information that employers may see

FacebookFacebook

Check privacy settings so not everything Check privacy settings so not everything you post can be viewed.you post can be viewed.

FacebookFacebook

Provide updates of your job search to keep Provide updates of your job search to keep contacts subtly aware that you’re still job seekingcontacts subtly aware that you’re still job seeking

FacebookFacebook

Keep photos to a minimum and Keep photos to a minimum and uncompromisinguncompromising


Twitter (twitter.com)Twitter (twitter.com)

• Microblogging service Microblogging service to post short messages to post short messages to connections to connections

• Allows you to connect Allows you to connect with people you don’t with people you don’t know but who have a know but who have a similar interestsimilar interest


Twitter (twitter.com)Twitter (twitter.com)

• Search for groups, Search for groups, companies or key companies or key individuals and follow individuals and follow them them

• Tweet about your job Tweet about your job search, mention employer search, mention employer contacts or interviews. contacts or interviews. People following you will People following you will stay up-to-date on your stay up-to-date on your job searchjob search


Professional Networking SitesProfessional Networking Sites LinkedIn LinkedIn (linkedin.com)(linkedin.com) Plaxo Plaxo (plaxo.com)(plaxo.com) ZoomInfo ZoomInfo (zoominfo.com)(zoominfo.com)

Social Networking SitesSocial Networking Sites FaceBook FaceBook (facebook.com)(facebook.com) MySpace MySpace (myspace.com)(myspace.com) TwitterTwitter (twitter.com) (twitter.com)

Online Resume BuildersOnline Resume Builders

Resume builders assist in Resume builders assist in building your resume, then building your resume, then compiles a formatted resume compiles a formatted resume that can be printedthat can be printed

emurse emurse.comemurse emurse.com

JobSpice JobSpice jobspice.comjobspice.com

Resume Bucket Resume Bucket resumebucket.comresumebucket.com

Resume/Email TipsResume/Email Tips

Open an email account just for Open an email account just for job searching, keep the name job searching, keep the name professional professional

Email copies of your resume & Email copies of your resume & cover letter to yourself and cover letter to yourself and save in a foldersave in a folder

Keep a list of bulleted items in Keep a list of bulleted items in a folder to modify resume for a folder to modify resume for specific jobsspecific jobs

Resume/Email TipsResume/Email Tips

VisualCV ResumeVisualCV Resume visualcv.com• Create an online resume and link to it via Create an online resume and link to it via your business card or websiteyour business card or website

Preparing for an Preparing for an InterviewInterview

Research the potential employer Research the potential employer (talk to a librarian) (talk to a librarian)

Research salaries in the industry and Research salaries in the industry and for the positionfor the position

Practice, practice, practicePractice, practice, practice

Research EmployersResearch Employers

Google the companyGoogle the company Check these sites for company reviews Check these sites for company reviews

glassdoor.comglassdoor.com vault.comvault.com LinkedIn.comLinkedIn.com

Use an online business directory or Use an online business directory or database database (Hoovers, LexisNexis)(Hoovers, LexisNexis) at a library at a library to find information on a companyto find information on a company

Ask a librarian for helpAsk a librarian for help

Research SalariesResearch Salaries

Salary.comSalary.com salary.comsalary.com

JobStarJobStar www.jobstar.orgwww.jobstar.org

PayScale.comPayScale.com payscale.com payscale.com

indeed.comindeed.com indeed.com/salaryindeed.com/salary

Interviewing PracticeInterviewing Practice

• Check RileyGuide.com Check RileyGuide.com Interviewing sectionInterviewing section

• Check youtube.com and Check youtube.com and search for job interviewing tipssearch for job interviewing tips

InterviewingInterviewing

Job Hunting on the Job Hunting on the WebWeb

THANK YOU !THANK YOU !

Questions ?Questions ?Comments ?Comments ? Mike BuhmannMike Buhmann

Career LibrarianCareer LibrarianSkokie Public LibrarySkokie Public Library

The Job Search ProcessThe Job Search Process

Deciding on a Career PathDeciding on a Career Path Discover your aptitudes, skills & desiresDiscover your aptitudes, skills & desires Career exploration (what types of careers are out Career exploration (what types of careers are out

there)there) Training, education & experienceTraining, education & experience

Finding Potential EmployersFinding Potential Employers Job leadsJob leads Networking Networking

Researching EmployersResearching Employers Find employer information Find employer information Salary range for the positionSalary range for the position

Contacting & Interacting with Contacting & Interacting with EmployersEmployers

RRéésumsuméés & referencess & references Interviewing skillsInterviewing skills

The Changing Online Job The Changing Online Job SearchSearch

Past:At first Internet job searching followed a traditional path, employers would post jobs and job seekers respond sending resumes. This was great for the tech savvy job applicant because it was easy to find and respond to job ads quickly.

With time others caught on to the Internet so now employers can be overwhelmed with applicants to a position. Employers can be reluctant to post a position. Employers prefer a known quantity so they often take recommendations from current employees or colleagues.Current:Now the job search