The Sandspur

Issue date: 2/12/07 Section: Life & Times

How to Search for a job…

The idea of searching for a job may be fun for some people while terrifying for others. Despite these mixed emotions, searching for a job does not have to be difficult. In fact, when aware of the vast numbers of resources, job searching can be quite easy. Here are just some of the many resources available to students:

MonsterTRAK - Rollins College is one of many colleges who subscribe to this search engine, which is a branch of the famous monster.com. Students can activate their MonsterTRAK account by selecing the MonsterTRAK registration page from the career services website. In order to register, students need to know the Rollins password, which can be obtained by calling Career Serives at (407) 646-2195. Within MonsterTRAK students can search from a variety of jobs, including some job postings that are specifically for Rollins students.

Employment Directories - Employment directories are books that list various jobs in all sorts of areas of concentrations. Career Services has numerous employment directories located in their office. Employment directories can also be found at most common bookstores. (Barnes and Noble is located on Colonial Drive across from the Target and Borders is located in Winter Park Village.)

Internet - The internet is probably the single largest tool for students searching for a job. There are various search engines including: monster.com, careerbuilder.com, hotjobs.com, yahoo.com, and thejobspider.com (just to name a few). Another popular search engine online is Craigslist. The job searching aspect of Craigslist.com allows people to search by location, field, and type of job. Many of the jobs posted on Craigslist are by smaller companies. Career Services has other various online search engines and methods listed on their website (www.rollins.edu/careerservices/careerrelatedwebsites/index.html).

Newspapers & Magazines - While they may seem old fashioned compared to the internet, newspapers and magazines are still considered a good reference for locating job openings. Just flip to the classifieds section and start browsing.

Networking - Remember your dad's old golf buddy who once mentioned that he knew the president of a company you want to work for. Networking allows students to take advantage of people they know to locate jobs and make important contacts. If you do not know any Wall Street investment bankers, stop by career services and ask for a list of alumni who are investment bankers. Many Rollins alumni keep their information up to date and are looking to help Rollins graduates find employment.

Now that you are more familiar with some of the places and ways to search for a job, it is time to get started. If your resume is not up to date, be sure to update it before you begin your search. Your resume is vital to securing an interview. Many jobs allow applicants to apply online, so it might be a good idea to schedule a large chunk of time for searching. And remember, if at first you do not succeed, try, try, try again! New jobs are constantly becoming open, which means searching every week will turn up different openings. Good luck!

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