{"id":2142,"date":"2016-09-22T21:20:55","date_gmt":"2016-09-22T21:20:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/waymaker-collegesuccess\/?post_type=chapter&#038;p=2142"},"modified":"2020-07-29T22:45:56","modified_gmt":"2020-07-29T22:45:56","slug":"text-employment-resources","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/waymaker-collegesuccess\/chapter\/text-employment-resources\/","title":{"raw":"Employment Resources","rendered":"Employment Resources"},"content":{"raw":"<div class=\"textbox learning-objectives\">\r\n<h3>Learning Objectives<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identify employment\u00a0resources on campus and in the community<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\nWe\u2019ve identified some categories of work that are typically available to college students, but what about the actual process of finding a suitable job? You\u00a0have a number of employment resources\u00a0available to you\u00a0on campus, online, and in the community:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Career centers<\/strong>: Most colleges\u00a0have a career center where you\u00a0can learn about job opportunities both on and off campus and also during the\u00a0summer. Career center also have staff who can\u00a0help you\u00a0practice the interview process and write effective r\u00e9sum\u00e9s\u00a0and cover letters.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Career fairs<\/strong>: Many colleges organize\u00a0on-campus career fairs (like the one shown in the photo, below). Local\u2014and, in some cases, national\u2014companies are invited to set up booths and share information with you\u00a0about potential job and career opportunities.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Online job search<\/strong>: Web sites such as\u00a0Careerbuilder, Snagajob, and even Craigslist post job listings for positions ranging from seasonal retail work to freelance writing opportunities. You\u00a0should look for listings that include\u00a0company and contact information, so you can confirm that the leads are legitimate and\u00a0reputable.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Community businesses and places of worship: <\/strong>You<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>may\u00a0be surprised by the job opportunities\u00a0they can find right in their own backyard. Don't overlook community centers or bulletin boards in places like neighborhood coffee shops and grocery stores\u2014someone always seems to need a dog walker, house sitter, or nanny. Churches, temples, and mosques are additional places that often have notice boards with \"Help Wanted\" listings.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Contribute!<\/h2><div style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">Did you have an idea for improving this content? We\u2019d love your input.<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1yiOEBgetH4HnkLFpyRlTsPE-yF8sSBdcMfGjAD-uWcM\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: 600; color: #077fab; text-decoration: none; border: 2px solid #077fab; border-radius: 7px; padding: 5px 25px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; line-height: 1.5em;\">Improve this page<\/a><a style=\"margin-left: 16px;\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1vy-T6DtTF-BbMfpVEI7VP_R7w2A4anzYZLXR8Pk4Fu4\">Learn More<\/a>","rendered":"<div class=\"textbox learning-objectives\">\n<h3>Learning Objectives<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identify employment\u00a0resources on campus and in the community<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>We\u2019ve identified some categories of work that are typically available to college students, but what about the actual process of finding a suitable job? You\u00a0have a number of employment resources\u00a0available to you\u00a0on campus, online, and in the community:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Career centers<\/strong>: Most colleges\u00a0have a career center where you\u00a0can learn about job opportunities both on and off campus and also during the\u00a0summer. Career center also have staff who can\u00a0help you\u00a0practice the interview process and write effective r\u00e9sum\u00e9s\u00a0and cover letters.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Career fairs<\/strong>: Many colleges organize\u00a0on-campus career fairs (like the one shown in the photo, below). Local\u2014and, in some cases, national\u2014companies are invited to set up booths and share information with you\u00a0about potential job and career opportunities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Online job search<\/strong>: Web sites such as\u00a0Careerbuilder, Snagajob, and even Craigslist post job listings for positions ranging from seasonal retail work to freelance writing opportunities. 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