Informal
Internships
Volunteering
Networking
Temporary Work
Cold Calls or Contacts
Conferences
Conventions

75% of your job search effort

Companies/org. prefer hiring people they know to those they don’t. It’s important to make yourself known to those having the power to hire or those who know someone with that power.

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Company websites
Internet Job Search Engines
- MonsterTrak
- NACElink
Newspapers
Magazines/Journals
Television/Radio
Company Newsletters
Prof. Association Newsletters
Flyers
Personal Office Listings

10% of your job search
When applying for a position or responding to an ad, be sure your resume, cover letter and application (if required) are specific to the exact details of the position. Research the employer before applying.

Agencies
Personnel Agencies
Employment/Temporary Agencies
Corporate Recruiters
Federal/State Employment Agencies
Headhunters

9% of your job search
Research agencies carefully, make sure they’re in your best interest. Avoid agencies making you pay companies’ fee

Other
Job Fairs
Resume Banks
Start your own Business
Unions
Civil Service Testing

6% of your job search efforts
Traditional and creative methods of job hunting shouldn’t be overlooked. Many people find jobs through unique and individual means.