2008 Woodie Awards
Job Seekers Find Success Offline
Marian Cacciatore
Issue date: 10/2/06 Section: Holt News
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Marian Cacciatore answers questions regarding online job searches.
Question:
It's time for me to begin my job search and I am overwhelmed by all of the different online job search sites. I am wondering what websites you recommend that I use for my job search?
Holt Senior, '07
Answer:
Before I answer your question I need to ask if you are aware that 3 out of 4 jobs are filled by networking. It is true! If you doubt this statistic, try sampling friends and family. Simply ask them how they got their jobs. I guarantee that you will find numbers support the 75% statistic.
Why do I bring this up before answering your question? Quite simply, I want you to be sure to monitor your time spent on the online search. Make sure you are only spending 25% of your time behind your computer monitor. What kinds of things should you do with the other 75% of your search? Consider spending time:
Meeting with professionals to conduct informational interviews
Attending professional association meetings
Volunteering in civic organizations or academic groups
Participating in some of the business networking meetings
Consider volunteering in your new field.
Networking with other Rollins students and alumni
Get the picture? However, to assist you in the 25% of your search that will take place in front of the computer here are some easy steps to uncover a solid list of some of the best online search engines:
Go to the Rollins website: www. Rollins.edu
Click on the Student Life tab
Select the Career Services tab
Finally, select the "Career Related Websites" link
While I encourage you to utilize the power of the internet in your search, I want to challenge you to keep it within a healthy balance.
Do you have a question for the Career Coach? Do not hesitate to email Marian at mcacciatore@rollins.edu.
Question:
It's time for me to begin my job search and I am overwhelmed by all of the different online job search sites. I am wondering what websites you recommend that I use for my job search?
Holt Senior, '07
Answer:
Before I answer your question I need to ask if you are aware that 3 out of 4 jobs are filled by networking. It is true! If you doubt this statistic, try sampling friends and family. Simply ask them how they got their jobs. I guarantee that you will find numbers support the 75% statistic.
Why do I bring this up before answering your question? Quite simply, I want you to be sure to monitor your time spent on the online search. Make sure you are only spending 25% of your time behind your computer monitor. What kinds of things should you do with the other 75% of your search? Consider spending time:
Meeting with professionals to conduct informational interviews
Attending professional association meetings
Volunteering in civic organizations or academic groups
Participating in some of the business networking meetings
Consider volunteering in your new field.
Networking with other Rollins students and alumni
Get the picture? However, to assist you in the 25% of your search that will take place in front of the computer here are some easy steps to uncover a solid list of some of the best online search engines:
Go to the Rollins website: www. Rollins.edu
Click on the Student Life tab
Select the Career Services tab
Finally, select the "Career Related Websites" link
While I encourage you to utilize the power of the internet in your search, I want to challenge you to keep it within a healthy balance.
Do you have a question for the Career Coach? Do not hesitate to email Marian at mcacciatore@rollins.edu.
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