Job Search TipsBulletin Board

Erica Weil

University of the Pacific

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BEWARE

Craigslist can be a great job search resource! But watch out for scams, and protect your

privacy when sharing personal information.

SIGNS that a JOB POST is BOGUS!

The job title is generic or vague

Hourly wage is too high or too specific ($34.23/ hour?)

Exclamation points!!! poor grammar,,, weird sentences and misspleings.

A quick response to your email inquiry tells you they have reviewed your resume (when you haven’t sent it yet), leads you to another website that promises more job openings, or asks you to sign up for a web-conferencing service.

If you suspect bogus:

Send a generic inquiry first

Search for the job title in Google

Check the website addres they give you

Never pay money for anything!

Prior to your job search

1. Join a group! It helps build morale and provides instant connections.

2. Decide what you want to do, then focus your resume and experiences.

3. Determine your online reputation- Google yourself! Employers check.

4. Manage your online reputation. Set up a Google alert for your name!

5. Prepare your resume and online professional profiles (LinkedIn, etc.)

6. Shop for your next employer!

Where are the JOBS?

Employer Websites

Networking

Associations and Alumni Groups

Social Media

LinkedIn

Job Aggregators

Job Sites

Recruiters, Staffing Firms & Head Hunters

Classified Ads

Google

you CAN

find a job!

YOU!