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Job Search Strategies
In addition to on-campus interviewing, each student should try to
arrange for as many interviews as possible with companies that do
not come to campus. Personal efforts and energy on the part of any
job seeker will pay off.
Locate the name and address of the employer, plus a contact person
and the correct job title.
Also, make a list of your "network"---friends and family
members. Let everyone know that you are seriously pursuing a career
position, and hand out copies of your resume to these people. Request
that they either pass it on if they hear of something, or get in touch
with you so that you can follow up on the opening.
Read the classified advertisements in the news-paper, but do not
depend solely on the newspaper for job leads. For every position that
is advertised, there are probably ten openings that are never advertised.
You should respond to advertisements that you feel are appropriate,
but do not use the paper as your only job search tool. Additionally,
use the classified ads as a source of company information. You can
locate business names, addresses, recruiter names, etc. from the classified
ads, even if the business is not currently hiring for a position in
your field.
Follow-up calls to employers, networking visits, adding names and
addresses to your wish list will pay off over time. By being consistent
and persistent you will locate the perfect job.
If you plan to pursue a position out of town, you should contact
the Chamber of Commerce in that town and request a listing of major
employers. You may also wish to read the classified ads from the newspapers,
usually the Sunday edition. Many newspaper classifieds, including
the Commercial Appeal, are available on the Internet. Also, most libraries
and newsstands will carry papers from other cities.
Job Search Websites Recommended by
Career Services
Career Services saweb.memphis.edu/ces/
With links to: GO>>
·e-Recuiting
·MonsterTRAK
·Memphis Chamber of Commerce
·Tennessee Job Bank
MORE>>
JobWeb
www.jobweb.com
Monster
www.monster.com
Search for a Federal Government Job
www.fedworld.gov
Career Builder
www.careerbuilder.com
Salary Websites
These links offer various information concerning current salaries.
Salary.com
www.salary.com
Salary Calculator
www.homefair.com/
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