工作 & 实习search

介绍

Searching for a (new) job or an internship may be exhausting. It takes time 和 organization, it requires attention 和 effort.
Here are a few tips for a successful job search:

得到帮助 with your job search: find resources, 需要评估, 准备简历, 网络, attend job search training sessions, 联系我们 .
探索你的职业选择: 安排信息面试, talk with someone every day about your job search, 调查潜在雇主, 阅读专业期刊.
找工作: use electronic tools available, attend job fairs, browse job banks.

第一步:评估你的职业目标

在开始找工作之前， 评估你在寻找什么, reflect on your strengths/skills 和 weaknesses, what you like doing 和 what would be a good fit.
You should also reflect on what is most important for you, 无论是职位头衔, 提供的金钱和福利, 公司文化, 的位置, 工作本身, 等.
你越了解自己的目标, the better prepared you will be 和 the more targeted your search will be.

Step 2: Plan your 工作 Search 和 Get Organized

Your job search will take time 和 will probably take longer than you expected. A successful job search means you need to plan ahead:

制定每周或每天的计划 of job search activities to keep on track.
记录你的活动 (use a spreadsheet or specific apps to save time).

Step 3: Update your Resume 和 Cover Letter

Make sure all the information in your resume is relevant to the job you are applying for 和 makes you an obvious fit for that job: use 关键字, link your qualifications to hiring criteria. Make sure your e-mail address looks professional. Mention achievements rather than responsibilities. 准备好推荐人名单了吗.
Create or update your online career br和 (on LinkedIn 和 other 网络ing sites): showcase your expertise 和 passion, position yourself to be found by employers.

Step 4: 研究工作s 和 Companies

Organize your search 和使用 all available resources to find the best job listings:

网上资源: 职业教练, 事实上，劳动部等.
网络: 通过 LinkedIn, in person, attending professional fairs.
考虑和招聘人员一起工作.

研究雇主:

Identify companies that may be hiring in your field, 看看趋势是什么, 需要什么工作;
为面试做准备;
了解潜在的成长;
Underst和 how you can apply skills in a new field;
Focus on employers that share your values.

Where to search for potential employers 和 companies?

公司网站;
Regional or State publications like the Chamber of Commerce;
Newspapers, business magazines, trade journals;
Contact current 和/or past employees to learn more about what it is really like to work there.

网上求职:

继续search 集中和使用 关键字 和高级search选项;
检查 公司网站 first: this is usually where all the jobs are posted;
去 社交媒体: LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter are the most common places to go to;
咨询 求职网站和求职银行 even though the chance to find a job here is slim…
Read online periodicals 和 specialized journals to learn more about specific industries 和/or jobs;
咨询 specific Associations websites (some may require a paid membership).

网络:

Start a conversation 和 people will get to know more about yourself 和 what you are looking for.

Become a member of professional associations, attend conferences 和 industry hang-outs.
Think outside the box: invite professionals for coffee, 在当地社团做志愿者, speak with other parents at your kids’ games 和 other activities.

研究工资:

Learn what different careers pay at different levels of experience,compare the salary in different cities 和/or States, 和 ask yourself if that will meet your needs.
Learn what typical the entry-level to the experienced salary scale is, what an appropriate job offer would be for your skills 和 your level of experience.
When you negotiate, don't forget to think about the benefits offered.
开始你的研究职业教练和我的下一步行动. You will also find salary information on 事实上, 工资.com, Glassdoor网站.

Things to remember when job hunting

Double-check your 社交媒体 privacy settings to make sure potential employers don't have access to what you don't want them to see. Don't forget about old 社交媒体 profiles that may still be visible: find them by googling your name.
Check other profiles 和 make sure they are professional.
如果你有一个视频面试, check your background before you start: it should be clean 和 distraction free.
Keep your e-mail account up to date with a professional headshot 和 signature.
Review any personal website 和 portfolio, make sure they are accessible 和 up to date 和 they reflect your most recent accomplishments.
Match your resume to your LinkedIn account: information presented should be consistent.
Ensure your references know they may be contacted. You should also give them some information about the positions you have applied for. Don't forget to follow up with them after your interviews.
Be responsive: don't let too much time lag, especially with messages that require you to take action.
联络就业服务 if you need assistance with your job or internship search.