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"Finding your first job can be both a rewarding and frustrating
experience. Many jobs require experience--but how do you get experience when you
are still looking for your first job? you may already have some work experience
through volunteer work. Assess your skills
and interests to determine what kind of skills you've had. Even unpaid work
experience is beneficial in your job search. Also, consider internships and
part-time work. Not only is it a great way to get experience which you can put
on your resume or on a job application, it is also a great way to try out a career
to see if it is really what you want to do.
Here are some tips you may want to follow in your job search:
- Involve friends and family. A support group, such as friends and family,
will offer encouragement and assistance in your job search.
- Allow a reasonable amount of time. Don't expect to find a job within a few
days or weeks.
- Devote time to your job search. A thorough job search is hard work. Expect
to spend several hours a day looking for a job.
- Be organized. Keep a record of all the places you have applied, who you
talked to, and what response you received.
- Meet with people in the field you are interested in pursuing.
- Check job listing in the newspaper classified advertising sections or with
your state employment office. Your state employment office also may be able
to offer some job search assistance.
Once you have found a career that matches your interests and skills, you are
ready to set your career
goal." Source: search4business-schools.com
Note that the best jobs are never advertised. For a step by step plan to help
you find the best job for you, click
here. This link also includes a guide to Researching
Companies. For an excellent source of articles related to Job Search
Strategies, go to Career
Journal, from W.S.J.
Top Job Databases:
- America's Job Bank
They claim to have more than 1.3 million jobs available, with thousands of
jobs added every day. There is little reason to doubt this, although some
will require more education than a BBA. You might find something interesting
here, though.
- Careerbuilder.com
This site has a whole section devoted entirely to college students. Includes
a searchable database by location.
- Career
Development Resource Center
This site provides a listing of over 60 job
databases for all fields, both national and international--an
excellent
job database for Business majors.
- Collegegrad.com
This site lists entry-level jobs open, as well as resources for job-hunting,
resume development, and other important tips.
- Job
Options
Focused job search function, with searching by location, company
name, or job level.
- JobWeb
This listing
service is designed especially for college students, and sponsored by
National Association of Colleges and Employers. It contains employer
profiles, job and salary information, and job search advice.
- Monster.com
One of
web's most popular national (and international) database of employment
opportunities. Features a "job search agent" - a free service for
locating specific listings around the clock.
- NationJob.com
This
site allows you to select criteria which meet your interest, and then
provides a listing of open jobs you may wish to apply for. Listings also
provide company profiles. These are not specifically entry-level positions,
but there is a good variety.
- MarketingJob.com
Employment site specializing in marketing jobs.
- Totalwoman
National job database for all fields: Academic, Accounting, Financial, Human
Services, ...
- Seneca
A good site about How to Make Efficient Use of Job Databases
- USAJOBS
This is a searchable database of federal government jobs in many different
areas and locations. Entry-level positions are highlighted.
- Vault Reports
A
great site that offers in-depth company profile reports.
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