Chris Martinez shares with you the best unexpected places to find a job. There are many places to find your dream job but there are so many things to think about. In this episode, he lists out in simple order the areas that you can begin your job search. He provides you with information that allows you to take a methodical approach when searching for your dream job. ►If you know someone who could use this podcast, please share it with them.
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[00:05] When you feel like giving up, Jim Rohn reminds us that "Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going"
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►[00:57] Where ever you live, there is always a vacancy. Here are a more than a few places where you can look to find a job.
►[01:03] Down the street
• You're probably driving or walking by it every day but unless you're looking, you're going to pass it by.
• Keep an eye out because what you're looking for may be just around the corner
►[01:36] Online job boards
• There are so many online job boards that you can easily waste time searching through a job board.
• Others have their own certifications like testing for how fast or how well you do with matching numbers or even measures your ability to give customer service.
• Others specialize in freelance work where they match you up with individual projects or clients.
►[02:19] Your local newspaper
• Many cities will always have a high demand and companies will use traditional methods to post job openings.
• A large company typically will employ several ways to post job openings
• Another job may be looking for an assistant manager but the location is in a warehouse where you have many years of experience.
• There may be a part-time job but they're willing to take someone on with little or no experience and it could be in the industry that you're trying to break into.
►[03:44] Your state's employment department
• Each state has an employment department.
• This department monitors the unemployment rate and also uses tax payer funds to place people into job openings.
• And in some cases, they even place you with job vacancies.
• Create an account and upload your documents.
►[04:22] Online search engine
• Using a major online search engine can find jobs posted on the web.
• With good keywords, you can find many jobs online.
• You can do searches online through your favorite search engine and use another search engine to compare your results.
• Any differences found could be that job you haven't applied for yet.
►[04:56] Apply directly on the company website
• At every city, there is always a handful of large employers.
• Find their website and search their job boards for opportunities.
• There's always a job for you.
►[05:28] Ask in person if they are hiring
• Some companies still post print-outs of their jobs in their lobby.
• If they do, make time to visit their office.
• Sometimes, a company may have a few computers setup so that you can apply for their jobs online.
►[06:09] Check with your friends
• When checking with friends, you could tap into a large market where you have common strengths and skillsets.
►[06:27] Check with your classmates
• From high school to college, your classmates are a good resources especially if you've kept in contact with them regularly.
►[06:51] Social media
• While social media is for socializing, there are jobs to be found.
• Be sure to know the difference between a real job posting or just someone looking to get your email address for spam.
►[07:20] If you are working, find where your company's jobs are posted
• If already employed, a great place to find openings is at your current job.
• Be discrete because you won't know how you're current manager or coworkers would react about you looking for another job.
• At this point, do your research conservatively and always in your personal time.
• When you drop off your timesheet, take the long way and walk by that department to check out the work environment.
So we've reached the end of the list. I hope that what I've provided to you is valuable. If you know someone who can benefit from this information, please share this with them. So what are you waiting for?
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