Networking and Making Contacts
It's not just what you know; it's also who you know. You have to forge connections with people and give them a good impression if you want them to remember you when they hear about a job opening up or are in a position to serve as a reference. Professional network is nothing more or less than building friendly relationships among all the people you meet, with an eye to helping one another as colleagues if and when the opportunity arises.
- Business and Social Networking for Career Success In About.com. Several articles giving information and advice on professional networking.
- Contacts and Networking In JobHuntersBible.com, the site affiliated with the job hunting classic, What Color Is Your Parachute? Be sure to look through the whole Contacts menu.
Job Postings
Here is a list of some of the major national job banks. Bear in mind that these are only the general, "all-purpose" listings. You will want to look for recruiting sites specific to your field.
Job postings specific to your field may also appear in professional association websites, professional association newsletters, journals or trade periodicals, or listservs and mailing lists.
- America's Job Bank Produced through a partnership between the U.S. Dept. of Labor and the Public Employment Service, this online database provides a repository of resumes as well as job listings for all levels of employment
- Career Builder Job listings culled from numerous newspaper affiliates.
- College Grad Job Hunter Entry level employer database with over 4500 companies listed.
- FedWorld U.S. Government Federal Job Search Home Page One stop shopping for locating both state and federal government position openings.
- Job Access Job bank focused on the needs of people with disabilities.
- MonsterTrak Empire State College participates in MonsterTrak. You do not need a password.
- The Riley Guide This site does not post job offerings or resumes, but it lists other sites that post job leads.
Headhunters and Recruiters
Headhunters and staff recruiters look for candidates to fill positions that often are not advertised. The resources below provide insight into how staffing agencies operate.
- Recruiters Online Network Search jobs, post your resume or find a recruiter.
- Search Firm Free online executive recruiter directory.
- The Care and Feeding of Headhunters and Recruiters Guides you through the ins and outs of using recruiters and headhunters.
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