Use the links below to complete the Finding A Job worksheet in Teams.
ARTICLE: How to Find a Job Using Job Boards and Websites
Figuring out what career you’re interested in is hard enough, so you’ll want to make the process of finding available jobs in your industry as painless as possible. Luckily, technology has made accessing jobs all over the world easier than ever before. However, this can also make it hard to know where to start. Read the article to learn more about online job boards and websites. Then, answer the questions on your worksheet.
VIDEO: How to Read a Job Posting
Not every job posting will look exactly the same, but they do tend to include the same types of information. Watch the video to learn what kind of important information is available to you in a typical job posting. Then, answer the questions on your worksheet.
ARTICLE: How to Use LinkedIn to Get a Job
LinkedIn is a social media network for professionals that allows you to network, find jobs, and stay active in the professional landscape. This platform provides a unique opportunity to paint a picture of not just your professional background, but also who you are as a person. Starting at “14 ways to use LinkedIn to get a job,” read the article to learn more. Then, answer the questions on your worksheet.
VIDEO: How to Network Like a Pro
Whether it’s a career fair, a professional organization’s event, or any number of other functions, you will have opportunities to meet other professionals in your industry face-to-face. You don’t always need to be the center of attention, but it’s important to know how to handle yourself to take advantage of these opportunities. Watch the video to learn more about how to approach networking opportunities. Then, answer the questions on your worksheet.
LEARNING TARGETS:
- I can differentiate between different types of job boards.
- I can assess how online job boards and websites can be helpful to find different types of jobs.
- I can explain the importance of different sections within a job posting.
- I can summarize how LinkedIn can be helpful in searching for a job.
- I can analyze how face-to-face networking is important in the job search process.
- I can demonstrate the ability to read and find important information in a job posting.