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But generally, job-market
exploration is your chance to learn about possibilities rather
than to search for a specific position.
Conduct a job search
using common job seeking methods, including reviewing
help-wanted listings, researching employers, "cold calling,"
and networking. By combining several activities, you can gain
insight into jobs in your community.
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A job search engine
is a website that facilitates
job hunting. These sites range from large scale generalist
boards such as Monster.com to
niche markets such as engineering, legal, insurance, teaching,
and social work.
Users can typically deposit their resumes and submit them to
potential employers, while employers can post job ads and
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Informational interviewing is a
way of combining research techniques. Find employers that
interest you, set up an appointment with as many as you can,
and then meet with workers who have jobs that you think you
might enjoy. Informational interviews provide an opportunity
to ask specific questions about occupations and employers.
Get set for the workforce
For many jobseekers,
especially re-entrants, getting ready to join the working
world can seem daunting. After all, most workers want more
than just a paycheck, says Troy Justesen, deputy commissioner
of the Rehabilitation Services Administration in Washington,
DC. "It's one of the first questions someone asks when you
meet: "So what do you do?" he says. "Work defines our
identity. It contributes to our self-worth and sense of
pride."
Minimize the stress of looking
for work by knowing what to expect. Help prepare yourself by
finding out where to get career assistance, being ready to
work hard to find a job, and thinking about ways to balance
work with life.
The success of your job hunting
mostly depends on your efforts. Take the lead - get the
job you want.
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