4 is the first place you should go to research an employer. The quality and amount of information will vary widely. You may find mission statements, a history of the organization, names of key supervisors and business plans or job postings. 4. Online trade journals are an easy way to access news in your career field. Trade journals contain articles by industry experts, information on networking events, industry blogs and job banks. To find a trade journal, try typing “trade journal directory” into a search engine. Your public library can also help you access databases of trade journals and professional associations. 5. Association websites have information on trends, volunteer or professional development opportunities, best practices, industry news and job boards. Almost every industry has an association. You may need to be a member to access its content and most associations charge annual fees. Keep in mind that some may have six-month trial memberships to give you time to see how useful the site is for your job search. 6. Search engines are the main tools to find information online. They search for the keywords you enter and create a list of websites based on them. You can use these tools to track down jobs and learn more about companies. Google, Bing and Yahoo are examples of popular search engines. 7. Job Search websites search multiple websites, newspapers, company web sites and associations, as well as compile job search results based on keywords and location • Indeed.com • Careerbuilder.com • Simplyhired.com • Monster.com • Craigslist.com • statejobs.ny.gov EMPLOYMENT SCAMS As you search for your next job, you should be aware that there are employment scams on the Internet. Staying informed can help protect yourself from email scams and traps that involve criminals trying to obtain your personal information. Be wary of any unwanted email messages you may receive claiming that a company is interested in your resume. IF YOU RECEIVE AN EMAIL MESSAGE THAT FITS ANY OF THE CRITERIA BELOW, IT IS LIKELY A SCAM • Does not greet you by name • Does not include information about a specific job opening • Contains non-specific claims such as “we have thousands of jobs” or “we work with major companies” • Mentions seeing your resume on a site where you did not post it • Links to a website that looks professional but lacks information about the company, such as its location and ownership • Offers to sell you a “starter kit” or something similar • Promises you can earn a large amount of money “in your spare time” or “working from home” • Mentions paying you via bank account transfers If you get involved in any of these schemes, your bank account may be compromised or your identity stolen. Victims of Internet fraud may file a complaint with the Internet Crime Complaint Center (www.ic3.gov/default.aspx) (IC3), a partnership of the FBI, National White Collar Crime Center and the Bureau of Justice Assistance. NEWSPAPERS AND TRADE JOURNALS Some may begin their job search by picking up a newspaper and turning to the “Help Wanted” section. The process is usually continued by circling a few ads that appear to be a fit and the response usually takes the form of a call, a visit, or a cover letter and a resume. For some, that one section of the newspaper defines their job search. However, the local newspaper is only one small source of finding employment openings. Do not rely on the newspaper alone for job leads. Technology has changed how people search for jobs. Resources like online newspapers (www.nyjobsource.com/papers.html) and job banks are available. Online newspapers get their job listings from job banks such as Career Builder, Indeed or others. Advertised job openings also include openings posted on the websites of individual employers, ads in
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