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Using Library Resources to go Beyond the Typical Job Search
Mike BuhmannReference LibrarianSkokie Public Library
Tapping the Hidden Job Market
What is a Library Database?Library databases are subscription websites that offer value added information that cannot be easily found on the Internet
The library subscribes to dozens of databases many of which can be useful to a job seeker
Databases are available in the library building on any computer or via the Internet with a Skokie Public Library card
How to find the Library Databases?In the library: Go to one of the many computers on the second floorNavigate from the library website skokielibrary.info to the database page: • Select Research tab in center of page: • Select databases AtoZ link
Or:Go directly to the database page at: databases.skokielibrary.info
How to find the Library Databases?Outside the library: • You will need your Skokie Public Library card• Once you select the database you will need to
put in your library card number and your last name
• If you don’t have a Skokie Public Library card check with your home library, they may have a similar product
Or:• Stop into the library
What is the Hidden Job Market?It is estimated that only 20% of all jobs are ever advertised, meaning 80% of jobs are filled by companies who never advertised the position. Instead these positions are filled by referral, the "who do you know" method of recruitment. So while keeping an eye on newspaper advertisements and internet job search sites is important, the percentages are in your favor if you investigate the hidden job market.
www.uwec.edu/career/students/jobsearch/hidden_market.htm
Find the Hidden Job Market?
The best way to find the hidden job market is by:
1. Identifying types of employers you are interested in
2. Find specific potential employers
3. Finding contacts within the target employer
www.uwec.edu/career/students/jobsearch/hidden_market.htm
Identifying types of employers
What criteria are you interested in:• Industry • Type of employer (government, non-profit, business)• Location (radius from home)• Size of company (small, medium or large)
Finding Potential Employers
ReferenceUSA
• A subscription database that offers a customizable business directory to create lists of businesses and organizations
• Can limit search by location, size or type of employer
• Useful for getting a starting list of potential employers from which further research can be conducted
• Available in the library or via the Internet with a Skokie Public Library card
ReferenceUSAGetting to the database
Library Websiteskokielibrary.info
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ReferenceUSA
ReferenceUSAWhy is it Useful?
• Create a contact list of potential employers for further research
• Create a list of businesses and organizations within a certain geographic location
• Find businesses by size or by type of business
ReferenceUSAWhat to do with the List of Contacts?
• Check the companies website for additional information
• Google the company to check for news
• Check a periodical index for articles on the company
• Network to get some additional information about a company
• Check LinkedIn for networking contacts
LexisNexis
Large database with legal information, business directories and periodical articles
Can create lists of businesses
Research potential employers, find executives, get company description
Find articles on companies in major business publications & newspapers
Can be difficult to use at first
LexisNexis
First Research
A library database that provides overviews & updates on major industries
Learn about various industries before creating a target list of potential employers
Research particular industries before an interview
Find the leading companies and the latest news for particular industries
Find the top industries in individual states
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CareerOneStop
Research Careers & Industries
Not a Library Database
A US Department of Labor website that provides information on careers & industries
Get profiles and projections for:• Fastest growing industries • Industries with the largest employment• Industries in decline
http://careeronestop.org
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Other Useful Library Tools
For Computer Training• Atomic LearningFor Cover Letter & Resume Assistance• Career Center from Tutor.comFor Researching Employers• Chicago Tribune via Newsbank• Chicago Sun-Times via Newsbank• Hoovers
Atomic Learning
A database that offers online tutorials on a wide variety of computer applications including: Word, Access, Excel, Outlook, Photoshop & many more.
Must be used in the library building, cannot be accessed outside the building even with a library card
The key benefit of this site is the one-on-one resume & cover letter assistance
Available every day from 3:00 to 10:00 PM
Upload your resume & a career professional will evaluate them
Other career guides are available on this site including online webcasts
Career Center from Tutor.com
Chicago Tribune via Newsbank
Chicago Sun-times via Newsbank
Find recent articles on companies and organizations published in these newspapers
Good for researching local employers especially before an interview
HooversA business directory that provides detailed information on companies & organizations throughout the World
Useful for getting background on larger companies & organizations
Provides lists of key executives and competitors
The Hidden Job Market - Online Guides
Tapping the Hidden Job Market from job-hunt.org www.job-hunt.org/hiddenjobmarket.shtml
Hidden Job Market – What is it from Jobstar.orgjobstar.org/hidden/hidden.php
Unlock the Hidden Job Market Blogunlockthehiddenjobmarket.com
Tapping the Hidden Job Market
Thank You for ComingAny Questions?
Mike BuhmannReference Librarian
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