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Online Jobs
Can Be A Great Resource
Online jobs can come from a wide variety of sources. Consider
cyberspace job opportunities as a potential career resource.
What do I mean by employment listings over the Internet? As it relates
to this section, think of career resources such as:
- newsgroups
- chat rooms
- blogs
- discussion forums
These career information
tools can be an a very useful job
search
strategy.
To me, it is nothing more than networking
and developing your contact
list. If you have close relationships in these areas, go for
it. It's
all about reaching out.
I keep referring to casting a wide net. The more people you reach out
to, the better your chance is of finding a job opening. Don't limit
yourself to one job search strategy.
Mix this strategy in with your job search engines, career employment
search on company websites, newpapers and job fairs. And of course your
personal network.
Expand your career
development plan as much as possible. If you are
comfortable with newsgroups, go with it.
If blogs and Internet forums
is more up your alley, use that too. The career information section of
this website can also be another employment tool for you.
If you are uncomfortable with computers, you may want to take a peek at
the local newspaper. If the newspaper ad refers to a person, email or
phone number...follow up.
The bottom line with regards to Internet employment opportunities is
developing your contact list and networking plan.
If you find someone
who has a potential lead for a job opening, follow up with him or her
for more information.
What happens when you have exhausted your job search strategy
(such as job search
engines,
networking,
contacts, company career
employment sites and job
fairs?
It might be time to seek out career
assistance from headhunters,
recruiters,
and/or employment
agencies.
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