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Finding A Job Using Internet Resources

Getting Started

Determine what you want to do. Make lists of skills you have and jobs you may enjoy.

Use self-assessment tools online.

1. Illinois Skills Match
2. What Color Is Your Parachute? Richard Bolles 371.42 BOL or Job Hunter's Bible
3. Keirsey Temperament Sorter
4. Work Preference Inventory
5. Type Focus Personality Assessment

Use career counselors and career centers.

1. Illinois Employment & Training Centers - offers career counseling, education, and job-training guidance, financial aid for education and training, personalized career plans, career interest and skills testing, current wage rate, information on occupations of tomorrow, unemployment insurance services. The nearest location is:
1615 Oak Street
Evanston, IL 60201
847-864-3530

2. National Career Development Association

3. National Board of Certified Counselors

Whom do you want to work for?

1. What companies need your skills/education? Are there programs or certificates needed in order to work at your desired company?

2. Is there a specific city, you would like to work in? Don't forget to check out the neighboring cities/suburbs.

3. If you are interested in relocating, be sure to research housing, cost of living, salaries, schools, and more.

Review Job Leads.

1. General job sites

2. Chicagoland Resources

Research and Contact Employers

1. Check business directories and other sources for information on the employer.

    Phone books - are available in the Reference Room at the Library; also useful are online phonebooks at Switchboard.com or Infospace.com

    Hoover's R 338.7 HOO
    IL Manufacturers Directory R 338.09773 ILL
    IL Services Directory R 338.09773 ILL

2. Check online databases, directories, and other sources of information.

3. Look at employers' websites. Check out sections like "News", "What's New," mission statements, annual reports, strategic plans, and human resources areas. You can find them with search engines. General search engines include:

4. Refer to facts about the company during your interview.

Prepare a resume and cover letter for distribution.

1. Create a general resume and cover letter (save it on disk, flash drive or your hard drive) and then tailor it to fit each job to which you apply.

2. For resume and cover letter help, check out these sites:


Compiled by:

Colleen Ringel
Reference/Electronic Resources Librarian
Reference Department
January 2007

  
 
     
   
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