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Classified Advertisements
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
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.
Employment 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.
College Job Boards
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
Professional Associations
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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