1. Glencoe: Exploring Careers Chapter 6
Finding a Job
Glencoe: Exploring Careers
Chapter 6

2. Discussion: In a group, discuss a job that sounds interesting to you
Discussion: In a group, discuss a job that sounds interesting to you. Brainstorm ways to find openings for each job named and compile a list. Decide which method you would use first and why.

3. Key Terms job lead networking career fair contact list referral
classifieds

4. Ways to Find Job Leads:
Networking is communicating with people you know or can get to know.
Why?
to share information and advice with others
Who?
Teachers, friends, neighbors - anyone who might know something about a job

5. How Networking Works
Create a contact list. A list of people you know who can give and share information about jobs.
Talk with people about what you are interested in.
Ask people you know to spread the word.
Talk to people at school and events such as career fairs.

6. 48% of people get their jobs through networking
48% of people get their jobs through networking. More people get jobs through networking than any other way.

7. Referrals
A referral is someone to whom you are directed. That person may have the information about a job or job opening that your contact did not. as
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8. Make Cold Calls: Call businesses to see if they are hiring. What to do
Make Cold Calls: Call businesses to see if they are hiring. What to do? - plan ahead - write a script - know the name and title of the person you are calling - explain why you are calling - remain pleasant and professional

9. Check the Classifieds Classifieds are advertisements organized in groups. The sections list things for sale and places for rent. They also list job openings.

10. Find Online Job Listings
Search Smart - Use a search engine or web directory to find links to jobs sites.
Read Company Job Listings - Go to company websites to find job openings.
Brainstorm at your table. Name a few search engines you could use to find a job. List at least 5 business you could check in Springfield to see if they are hiring.

11. Searching Online - Classroom Web Page - IL workNet - SJ-R - Indeed - Career Builder - Monster Jobs - Snag a Job - Jobs.net - McDonald's

12. Look in Your Community
walk into a business if you see a sign or just walk in and ask if they are hiring
check with your contacts
- family
- friends
- neighbors

13. people you know from church or clubs
librarians, doctors, social workers, probation officer, or any other professional
check community bulletin boards
community and government agencies
- IL workNet Center (9th and S. Grand
- Urban League
- Express Employment Professionals
go to job and career fairs

14. Job and Career Fairs
A career fair is an event where employers offer career and employment information. At a career fair you can: apply for jobs talk to employers learn about businesses interview on the spot

15. Ask for Help and Advice at School
Ask a teacher
Meet with the Workforce Specialist - Ms. Ulm
Talk to your counselor - Ms. Libera

16. 1. How can you build a network. 2. List five ways to find job leads. 3
1. How can you build a network? 2. List five ways to find job leads Define the following terms: job lead - networking - career fair contact list - referral - classifieds - cold call 4. Through which way do most people get their job? 5. Why is it important to use more than one way to find a job?