If you are overwhelmed by where to look for a job, start with some of the links listed on the right hand side of the Joblog.

There are thousands of websites devoted to the job seeker, so these are  just a few of them…but they are a good place to start. 

Each website is just a little different than the others.  Some of them require you to sign up with them and then they will email you when jobs are listed that fit your requirements.  With some, you can post your resume for prospective employers to find.

Checking these sites often will hopefully give you some job leads and acquaint you with the jobs that are out there and the pay being offered, but don’t forget the old fashioned method of just getting out the message that you are searching for employment.  Word of mouth just never goes out of style.

Check your local library for materials to help you throughout your job hunt…books, magazines and dvd’s on preparing resumes and cover letters, interviewing, job research and more.  You can access a lot of information right from this Joblog by using some of the links listed under “job research” and “job tool links.”

So much of job hunting requires the use of computers…both searching and applying.  If you uncomfortable with that, it may be time to take advantage of the library’s free computer classes! http://www.akronlibrary.org/training/pdf/july-sept2010calendar.pdf  Not only will it help you with your job hunt, but  having some computer skills can often be a positive addition to your resume.

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