{"id":5860,"date":"2021-01-28T12:23:41","date_gmt":"2021-01-28T20:23:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worksourcepacmtn.org\/?page_id=5860"},"modified":"2021-05-12T16:32:43","modified_gmt":"2021-05-12T23:32:43","slug":"tips-resources-for-your-job-search-activities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/worksourcepacmtn.org\/looking-for-work\/job-search-resources\/tips-resources-for-your-job-search-activities\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips & Resources for Your Job Search Activities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t\t
In addition to posting your resume to WorkSourceWA.com, there are a number of other resources you can use to support your job search. \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t
Job boards are useful and usually free resource for job seekers.According to Workable.com, “A job board is a website used by employers to advertise their job vacancies to job seekers. Job seekers can use job boards to search for new job opportunities in their area and profession.” Some well-known job board sites are Indeed, Glassdoor, Monster, CareerBuilder and Careerjet.” Some job board include jobs in any industry while others are more focused on specific industries or occupations.\u00a0Most job boards are user-friendly, allowing job seekers to complete the process quickly, answering questions and uploading resumes.WorkSourceWA.com has a list of job boards to get you started- click the button below.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t
Click here to get started viewing national and specialty job boards at WorkSource.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tView Job Boards\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t Networking has always been one the most common ways people learn about and get hired for jobs. The only difference is that today, a lot of that networking takes place online. \u00a0According to Monster.com, 80% of employers are using social media as a recruitment tool.There are a number of tools you can use to build your job-related social network.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t with nearly 660 million users, is designed to build networks that support careers and help people find work. LinkedIn can be searched for job postings based on interests. Job seekers can find a list of people in their network who might be able refer them to job openings. LinkedIn also provides access to on-line training resources to help job seekers become more competitive.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t Click the slides to enlarge and learn how to get started with LinkedIn.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t Create your free account and search for jobs, connect with people in your field, and let others know you are #openforwork.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGo to LinkedIn.com\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t Many employers post job openings on\u00a0Facebook\u00a0<\/strong>– type “Jobs on Facebook” into the search function. The greatest value of Facebook and other social media sites may be the ability to ask for job search help from personal contacts. Sites like\u00a0Instagram<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0YouTube<\/strong>\u00a0can help a job seeker learn about a company they are interested in working for, or provide a way to showcase talent and work products.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t Regardless of whether you are someone who is looking for their first job or someone who has become unemployed, WorkSource offers a lot of virtual activities and services to help you with your job search. Many of these activities also count toward job search requirements for Unemployment Insurance claimants. \u00a0At the end of this section, you will also find tutorials on taking screenshots and sharing information online to document your job search.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\n\t The following list of job search activities also counts toward the requirement for those Unemployment Insurance claimants who are required to conduct 3 job search activities per week.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\tJob Related Social Networking Sites\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t
LinkedIn<\/h3>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\tSetup your LinkedIn Account\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t
Sign Up for Your Free LinkedIn Account Today<\/h3>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\tHelpful Resources for Your Online Job Search- That Also Meet Job Search Requirements\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t