23 Ways to Find a Job

23 Ways to Find a Job and our Finding a Job Worksheet: the Prosperity Process starts off its May Job Month with some tips and tricks to get some money in your pocket before the summer.

Job search engines

• Check free sites like Indeed or Monster.

• Consider purchasing a membership on a job matching service.

Classifieds

• Check the job section of your local Craigslist.

• Look at ads posted through local news sites.

Social media

• Use Facebook to join groups dedicated to jobs in your field or befriend recruiters.

• Create a profile on LinkedIn, connect with people you know, and look for companies posting about openings.

Target companies

• Visit their official site to find job postings.

• Contact them directly.

Direct contact

• Email your resume to the Human Relations department.

• Call a recruiter directly.

• Walk in a local business to give them your resume.

Networking

• Through colleagues and former employers

• Through your friends or relatives

• "Meet & Greet" events sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce or other business associations.

Market yourself

• Create your own website.

• Use social media.

• Invest in an ad campaign.

Other resources

• Newspapers

• Job fairs

• Your school's career center

• Staffing agencies

Volunteer

• Meet other professionals who also volunteer for charities.

• Volunteer at a company you'd like to work for and transition to a paid position.

Michelle R Russell

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