Find Job Search Tips
Whether you're conducting a job search from home or with the help of KentuckianaWorks One-Stop Career Center staff, it's important to have a plan and to go about your job search in an organized way. Today's successful job seekers use a variety of strategies to land their next job. The information below is intended to provide general job search tips to start your effort toward a productive job search.
General Job Search Tips
Be prepared. Have an up-to-date resume and a list of references. Customize your resume to the job opening. Use a professional sounding e-mail address on your contact information.
Use your network. Many job openings aren't advertised. Tell everyone you know that you are looking for work. Network with previous co-workers, managers and peers who may be knowledgeable about job openings. Don't forget to also talk with friends, relatives and neighbors about possible job openings. Ask if they can help.
Attend job fairs. Connect to area employers and see what opportunities are out there. This allows you to meet face-to-face with multiple employers. Make sure you take a supply of professional, error-free resumes.
Maximize your interview. Research the company and practice interview questions in advance. Be on time for the interview. Dress appropriately and follow-up with a thank you note after the interview.
Find meaningful work. Explore your passion, identify a direction, and then match your interests with high-demand careers. Find salary and projected job growth trends for occupations in the Greater Louisville area on the Kentuckiana Occupational Outlook page.
Stay positive. Job searching is never easy and it's even harder when the job market is difficult. Treat it like a full time job, but also take time to rest, exercise and take care of your health.
Online Job Search
In today's job market, it's essential that you use the Internet to search for jobs and to post your resume online so that prospective employers can find you. In our current economy, many companies rely on online job search sites to fill positions. Also, visit the websites of specific companies and organizations you are interested in to look for online postings of their current vacancies.
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Job Jam Online Resources
Job Jam is a seminar created for people who are out of work and looking for ways to jump start their job search. You can watch Job Jam seminar videos online by clicking here. You can learn about writing resumes, managing your money and mortgage, health insurance, mental health, educational opportunities and keeping the faith. This resource-rich site also provides downloadable documents on the same topics.
Build Your Skills Resources
A Job Hunter's Guide to Success
Congressman John Yarmuth hosted an event on June 21, 2010, for unemployed and underemployed residents who wanted to polish their career skills. Watch video of all the workshops, experts and resources that were offered to help you get a leg up on the competition. Workshops addresses everything from how to make a great first impression and write a resume to advice for 50+ job seekers and how to navigate the web for jobs. Also learn from local HR managers and career coaches how to have a winning resume and stand-out interview.