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Use the help-wanted sections of the newspaper.
Although this is not the most effective way, it still
should be used in your job search. Check the paper
daily. Include smaller local papers as well.
Many larger newspapers also post their want ads on line.
One thing to keep in mind when answering classified ads
is the # of responses of other job seekers is much
larger. Use your personal judgment as well.
For example, do you feel comfortable sending your resume
to an ad that does not specify the company? If
not, then don't do it.
Placement agencies offer temporary, temporary to
hire, or full-time positions. The premise for
these agencies is that a company will "hire" them to
find an employee to fit their needs and pay them a fee
for doing so. Some agencies charge a fee to the
applicant, but the majority charge the employing
company. Some are general and others have
specialties such as engineering, etc. How do they
work? It's very simple. Just sign up!
You will probably have to do some assessment testing to
determine your computer skill level. It is
recommended that you sign up with more than one.
The trick is to call them regularly to see if there is
anything available for you. Look under employment
in the yellow pages of the phone book to find a listing
of agencies.
These are state supported agencies which offers
assistance with job leads, resume writing, etc.
The agency in Washington is Employment Security
which is located in the Work Source centers around the
state. There are 4 Work Source Centers in King County.
You can access job announcement through their website (www.go2worksource.com)
for a listing of available positions.
This is another great source for job leads. The
average college receives 25-50 job announcements a day.
Many colleges are moving toward electronic job boards
which can be accessed over the web 24 hours a day, 7
days a week. However, you need a password to
access the information. Some colleges still
use the physical job board method. They physically
post announcements to clip boards or notebooks.
To search for jobs are posted at Shoreline's Career
and Employment Services eRecruiting job site, click on
the following link to create an account
Just about any profession has an association and
scheduled meetings where members gather to discuss
current issues and trends, attend a workshop and trade
information about open positions. For a list of
associations, look up the National Trade and
Professional Associations of the United States at your
local library. Attend a meeting and connect with
people in your field.
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