- Collection:
- Georgia Government Publications
- Title:
- Internet job search strategies [Sept. 2007]
- Creator:
- Georgia. Department of Labor. Employment Services
- Contributor to Resource:
- Georgia. Department of Labor. Employment Services
- Publisher:
- Atlanta, Ga. : Georgia. Department of Labor. Employment Services
- Date of Original:
- 2007-09
- Subject:
- Georgia
- Location:
- United States, Georgia, 32.75042, -83.50018
- Medium:
- publications (documents)
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- External Identifiers:
- Call Number GA L200.E41 M1 2007 I5
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:dlg_ggpd_s-ga-bl200-pe41-bm1-b2007-bi5-belec-p-btext
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_ggpd_s-ga-bl200-pe41-bm1-b2007-bi5-belec-p-btext
- Language:
- eng
- Holding Institution:
- University of Georgia. Map and Government Information Library
- Rights:
-
Internet Job Search Strategies
The Internet is a global electronic community linking networks, organizations, agencies, schools, government agencies and individuals around the world. The Internet is a powerful resource tool that provides job openings, company information, and business trends, and becomes a valuable aid in your job search when you know how to use it.
If the Internet is new to you, this is your chance to see how much important useful information for your job search is at your fingertips. Learn computer skills at your local Career Center, One-Stop Center, library, or technical school. Some high schools offer evening computer classes. It will take patience and some practice to learn how to get around on the Internet, but the effort will be worthwhile and give you many job leads.
Accessing Job Search Information
Start with websites that offer a lot of information like the Georgia Department of Labor's website (www.dol.state.ga.us) and use them to find more specific resources. Click on links to check out other sites. Always move from general to more specific information. Then look at online resource guides and sites for your field or industry. Use search engines like www.Google.com or www.Yahoo.com to locate new and hidden sites specific to your occupation. To learn more about a company, search on the company name, any nicknames it is known by, or names of its major products.
Internet Job Resources Include:
l Job postings l Rsum posting
l Job search assistance l Notification when a job matches your interests l Information on employment, occupations,
industries, and employers l Telephone and business directories l Maps to help with your travel l Employment services
Scannable Rsums
After creating your rsum on paper, increase your outreach by producing a scannable rsum using basic text format. The scannable version is your rsum without any graphics or fancy formatting that could interfere with an employer reading your rsum. Many companies use electronic scanners to identify rsums that contain industry terms, keywords, and requirements that match the job posting. Ask your local One-Stop staff for resources on how to do this.
Have
Questions?
There are 53 Georgia Department of Labor Career Centers. Each office is equipped with high-speed internet.
Go to www.dol.state.ga.us to locate an office near you.
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
MICHAEL L. THURMOND, COMMISSIONER