Effective Recruiting Solutions

The Steps to Finding a Job Know yourself and what ‘excites’ you. "What job would you do even if you weren’t paid?" Investigate and research the companies and occupations that interest you. Use all methods available to conduct a job hunt: Newspapers, Internet, Networking with family, friends, colleagues, classmates, school alumni, faculty etc. Conduct informational interviews to gather data on companies, industries and occupations. Create a powerful resume exhibiting your education, skills, abilities and accomplishments. Network with individuals who are able to provide assistance within a specific company or position. Set-up interviews with companies of interest. Research each company extensively before you interview. Thank everyone who has provided any type of help. Your paths may cross again. Continue to network even after you have secured a position. Job Search Research Associations American Society of Association Executives A wealth of information on 5000+ associations or organizations, large and small, that people join to pursue common interests and can provide job seekers with insight into various careers and aspects of life. http://www.asaenet.org/ Corporate Culture Research Hoover's Online Public companies are researched and presented for solid interviewing preparation. Additional services for a fee. http://www.hoovers.com Jobtrak Investigate companies with Jobtrak to interview more effectively. http://www2.jobtrak.com/help_manuals/jobmanual/research.html/ PR Newswire Company news on call Complete and up to the minute database of PR Newswire stories on public and private companies.  http://www.prnewswire.com/cnoc.html SEC Edgar Database of Corporate Information present company's public filings, including reports to shareholders and quarterly and annual filings. http://www.sec.gov/edgarhp.htm WetFeet.com Profiles on specific companies are presented for job seekers to be well-informed before an interview or joining the company. Many services are fee-based.   http://www.wetfeet.com/webc/wetfeet/home.html Job Fairs Kenexa The site presents a comprehensive listing of online job fairs. Job seekers may job search by an alphabetical company listing, a specific company name, a job fair title, location, or date. http://www.kenexa.com Networking How to Develop Opportunities Through Networking JobTrak furnishes information on all aspects of networking. http://www2.jobtrak.com/help_manuals/jobmanual/network.html