1. Use the Internet
to Find a Job
Presented by
Highland College Placement Office

2. Search Web-Based Ads
 Explore company Web sites
 New jobs listed daily
 Search employment Web sites
 Match you specific skills with companies
needing specific projects completed
 Dozens of major job boards

3. Find Company Information
 Most businesses profile their products on
their Web sites
 Expect applicants to know this information during
an interview
 Locate articles discussing industry trends and
key executives

4. Prepare an Online Resume
 Make it computer accessible
 Avoid fancy fonts, graphic elements, and unusual
spacing
 Type resume in body of e-mail message
 Some e-mail recipients will not open mail containing
attachments