Career Resources

First Steps When Looking for a Job Whether you're currently employed and you're looking for something new, or you're unemployed and desperate for a job, these are the first few steps you should take: 1. Take a deep breath. The right position is out there, and if it isn't - you may have the opportunity to be creative and create it! 2 . Let these folks know you're looking.

b. If you're looking for a corporate employer, visit their Careers Website and turn on alerts for jobs that match your interest if it is an option. If it's not, set a reminder to visit your top 5-7 employers' website weekly for job openings. c. If discretion is not especially necessary, let your professional network know you are looking. A referral is one of the best ways to get hired. d. Let previous recruiters you've worked with know you're looking. e. set up job alerts with LinkedIn, Indeed, ZipRecruiter or any industry specific job sites for the title(s) you are looking for. 3. Treat your job search like a job. Depending on time sensitivity, set aside time daily, twice a week, or weekly to look for jobs, network with other professionals, or learn a helpful skill that will boost your resume. 4. Consider hiring a resume writer or career counselor to spruce up your resume if you haven't updated it in quite a while. I recommend Latesha Byrd: https://www.lateshabyrd.com/ LinkedIn can refer you to a professional if you don't know any. If you can't afford one, have at least two colleagues or friends review it. 5. Be kind to yourself and remember that you are not defined by someone's decision to hire you (or hire someone else.) Even though you are looking for a job, there is also an employer out there looking for you. This should be a mutually beneificial process and if it gets exhausting, take a break. 6. Use the several pages of this document to assist you along the way. There are five tabs below (including this one), with links to job sites by category, resume writing tips and other resources. Email hello @ CrystalMarie dot com for any edits or additions.