2 STARTING A JOB SEARCH: YOUR NEW FULL-TIME JOB Job searching may seem overwhelming or daunting. It is hard work. However, you must be persistent during your job search process. Try to keep a positive attitude. Remember to take care of yourself while searching for a job and do what you can to have a balanced lifestyle. This will increase your likelihood of staying healthy during this time. JOB SEARCH RESOURCES • Job banks such as the New York State Job Bank: https://newyork.usnlx.com • Networking • Social networking sites • Professional or Alumni Associations • Newspapers • Career centers at colleges and universities • NYS Civil Service Website: www.cs.ny.gov • Business websites • Job clubs • Your local New York State Career Centers: www.labor.ny.gov/career-center-locator • Our Veteran Services page: www.labor.ny.gov/vets/vetintropage.shtm OTHER RESOURCES • Potential Employers: https://dol.ny.gov/potential-employers • Public libraries: www.novelnewyork.org • Industry blogs or newspapers • Private employment, placement or staffing agencies • Labor market information • Community or volunteer groups AN EXAMPLE OF A JOB SEARCH 1. Determine the type of job you want and where you would like to work. For example, do you want a career with a large corporation, local store, manufacturer, real estate office or bank? 2. Make a list of all businesses that are hiring in the locations where you are willing to commute and include telephone numbers. Cold call each one and ask to speak with the appropriate person, such as a hiring manager, the head of HR or the contact person listed on the job announcement. 3. Join social networking groups, such as Facebook and LinkedIn. Connect with as many people as possible. When / if appropriate, ask your connections if there are any job openings at their places of employment. Whether there is a job available or not, ask if you can send them your resume. Ask them to keep it on file. You can also network by participating in fitness and religious groups. Mention that you are looking for work and ask if anyone knows of any place that is hiring. CREATE A JOB SEARCH PLAN Having a job search plan is not enough. You must have an effective “AIM.” AIM stands for “Attitude, Initiative and Motivation.” ATTITUDE: With the right attitude, you will create a confident, exciting and positive first impression when you meet a prospective employer. INITIATIVE: Do something: take action or take a chance. Without initiative, you will have trouble getting started with your job search. MOTIVATION: This comes from within. You, and only you, are in charge of your AIM. Creating a job search schedule will enable you to set aside time for drafting a resume, creating a cover letter, being prepared, using the Internet to find job openings, networking and completing the interview process. Schedule time on your calendar for job search activities. Treat that time as you would any work commitment. Be
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