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1. Job Hunting on the Web What Works, What to Avoid Mike Buhmann Career Librarian Skokie Public Library
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6. Two Great Job Websites to Get Started rileyguide.com jobsearch.about.com The Riley Guide About.com: Job Searching
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12. SPL Online Tutorials & Books Library has computers to use Library has databases with online tutorials to learn key computer programs (Excel, Access, Outlook, Word, etc.) & job skills (CDL, EMT, Praxis) Check Atomic Learning , Lynda.com or Learning Express at databases.skokielibrary.info
13. SPL Computer Classes Library has Internet classes and classes on new technology (Check Events tab at skokielibrary.info )
46. Job Hunting on the Web Mike Buhmann Career Librarian Skokie Public Library Thank You Questions ?? Comments !!
Editor's Notes
RileyGuide How to Job Search A to Z Job Search - Accountant Show A to Z Index About.com/careers Show Work at Home Moms – Part Time Jobs that Pay Well Show Career Planning – Coping with Job Loss Show Job Searching – Ten Steps to Find a Job Subscribe to Allison Doyles Blog
Start the Keirsey exam Show Queendom under Other Tools
Career OneStop Occupation Information - Occupation Profile – Business – Credit Analyst Education & Training – Your Goals Illinois Career Resource Network (Click Quick Start) Check Career Click – Show Projections – Wages for region (DON’T SHOW) Career Information System – Occupations – Architect (Video, Interview)
Take some time each day to hone your computer skills Get an email account at least Computers are available at the library with tutorials
Take some time each day to hone your computer skills Get an email account at least Computers are available at the library with tutorials
Periodically update resume on these sites which will signal employers that you are still actively searching
Show Librarian search in Indeed and SimplyHired show the different tools available
Show video for employers on RealMatch
Show ChicagoJobTalk job listings Show NSLS Show RefUSA Skokie Businesses
Show ChicagoJobTalk job listings Show NSLS Show RefUSA Skokie Businesses
Look in ChicagoJobTalk.info
Look in ChicagoJobTalk.info
Look in ChicagoJobTalk.info
Show connections, show connection’s connections
Show connections, show connection’s connections
Research potential employer Find company website Troll through web using search engine Search for articles on company using index. Use local newspaper index (Tribune) for blurbs. Sometimes even obituaries can be helpful. Research what others in the industry are making Do an information interview with someone at the company to get the inside scoop. Prepare a list of questions to ask the interviewer to show your interest and to limit dead time.