{"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":"2024-05-01T18:48:16","modified_gmt":"2024-05-01T18:48:16","slug":"text-employment-resources","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/wm-collegesuccess-2\/chapter\/text-employment-resources\/","title":{"raw":"Employment Resources","rendered":"Employment Resources"},"content":{"raw":"<div class=\"textbox learning-objectives\">\r\n<h3>Learning Outcomes<\/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\n<a href=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5571\/2016\/09\/01021617\/tim-mossholder-vdhNO4mGQ14-unsplash.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-4805\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5571\/2016\/09\/01021617\/tim-mossholder-vdhNO4mGQ14-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"Help wanted sign\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a>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 have a number of employment resources available to you on campus, online, and in the community.\r\n<h2>Career Centers<\/h2>\r\nMost colleges have a career center where you can learn about job opportunities both on and off campus and also during the summer. Career centers also have staff who can help you practice the interview process and write effective r\u00e9sum\u00e9s and cover letters.\r\n<h2>Career Fairs<\/h2>\r\nMany colleges organize on-campus career fairs. Local\u2014and, in some cases, national\u2014companies are invited to set up booths and share information with you about potential job and career opportunities. Take advantage of the opportunities presented at these fairs to meet employers and make new connections.\r\n<h2>Peers, Instructors, and Alumni<\/h2>\r\nYou might find your next job connection through a peer or even your college instructors depending on the kind of work you\u2019re looking for. Your peers may also be a good resource for you to get connected to job openings on or off campus. Your instructors might know more about the student positions available in academic departments for research assistants and other department specific jobs. Finally, you might be able to connect to your school\u2019s alumni network, even while you\u2019re in school, to find connections to job and internship opportunities. Making personal connections in your campus network can really help when seeking new employment opportunities.\r\n<h2>Online Job Search<\/h2>\r\nWebsites such as Careerbuilder, Snagajob, Indeed, and even Craigslist post job listings for positions ranging from seasonal retail work to freelance writing opportunities. You should look for listings that include company and contact information, so you can confirm that the leads are legitimate and reputable.\r\n<h2>Community Centers and Local Businesses<\/h2>\r\nYou may be surprised by the job opportunities they 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.\r\n<h2>Places of Worship<\/h2>\r\nChurches, temples, and mosques are additional places that often have notice boards with \"Help Wanted\" listings.\r\n<div class=\"textbox tryit\">\r\n<h3>Try It<\/h3>\r\nhttps:\/\/assess.lumenlearning.com\/practice\/7866a909-5e07-4710-bbe6-3d479d006173\r\n<\/div>","rendered":"<div class=\"textbox learning-objectives\">\n<h3>Learning Outcomes<\/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><a href=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5571\/2016\/09\/01021617\/tim-mossholder-vdhNO4mGQ14-unsplash.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-4805\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5571\/2016\/09\/01021617\/tim-mossholder-vdhNO4mGQ14-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"Help wanted sign\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a>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? 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