Local Job Search
Guide
The
pursuit of finding local
job search resources or local jobs must always start with
your
local library. Public libraries host
a wealth of free job search resources that could benefit almost any
local
job search campaign. This article intends to acquaint you with a few
additional resources that you could explore.
Local
newspapers
Local news, stories, and help wanted ads are just a
few ways these
newspapers
can benefit any locally-targeted
job search campaign.
Locating local resources
Whether you are looking for a local
unemployment office, state department of labor, chamber of commerce,
or CareerOneStop center,
servicelocator.org is a great
resource for such information.
America's Career InfoNet is also a
very valuable tool for locating state resources and
local jobs.
Local
networking
Our
networking resources page features an
excellent collection of online and offline networking resources that
will help you with networking, finding local
job search groups, etc.
The
phone book
Your area's phone book can provide a wealth of
information, from phone numbers to physical addresses. You can also
use our online resources for finding
companies and
individuals in your area.
Recruiters and headhunters
Several
recruiters and headhunters specialize
in catering to individuals in a specific state or geographic location.
Submitting your
resume to them; they could be a great resource for
finding
local jobs.
Associations
Almost every major
association would have a local
chapter where members network. Associations -- and members -- can
suggest valuable local resources for your
job search campaign.
Finding
local employers
In addition to the above resources,
America's Career Infonet provides
information about major jobs, employers, and resources in every state. Do
check them out.
Local
job listings
In addition to
job boards you can visit
America's Job Bank
for
local jobs.
Search
engines
Search engines can be a great tool for finding local job
search resources in your city or state. Almost all major search
engines have gone local.
Google Local Search, for example, can
help you find any company in your geographic area.
Local
job fairs
Career fairs are a popular way to
interact with potential employers in a face-to-face setting.
The
following job sites may also help with your local job search:
About.com's local resources
http://careerplanning.about.com/od/jobsearch/a/local_jobs.htm
Job-Hunt.org's state job resources
and
employment offices
Local
temp agencies
and employment agencies can also be found through newspapers, yellow
pages, super pages, etc.
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Do visit the
following sections:
Job Search
Networking
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