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Pam Richter Technology Librarian Baldwin Borough Public Library
Job Searching in the Digital Age
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FAQs on applying for jobs online Why online? Why cant I print
out an application from the site? Why cant I go onto the next page?
Where do I start to look for jobs? Will it save my application?
Whats my username and password? Why do I need a username and
password?
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Job Searching Where do I even start?
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Websites & Places to Get Started Some jobs are still posted
in the Classifieds of the paper. Many will say to apply online.
Give you a site or have to go to a companys site. Can look on a
specific companys page to apply. Usually at the bottom of the page.
Look for words like: Employment Career Opportunities
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Where to look on a website? Very small. Difficult to see or
read.
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Pittsburgh and Western PA job sites Imagine Pittsburgh Online
career listings from 10 counties in PA. Indeed.com for Pittsburgh
National site Narrow by location Job Gateway State of PAs official
site. PA-Educator.net Not just teaching positions Other jobs at
schools Allegheny County Job Site City of Pittsburgh Job Page
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How to search these sites? A lot of them will ask you to search
by position or by location You can search by all openings as well.
After you click on the Careers link, a lot of time it will take you
to a general career page Get information about the company and
working for them.
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Job Applying How do I fill out those online applications?
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Getting Started Every online application will ask you for a
username and password You have to create an account to get started.
Save you in the system so you can return You do need an email
address to apply to jobs, this is how they will notify you about
the status of the application. Some applications a username is an
email address, some it is just a unique name Choose a safe password
Does not have to be the same as your email password. WRITE it down!
Have a list of all of your usernames and passwords so you can sign
back in on different sites.
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Creating a Password
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Online Applications Ensure your application is professional Add
more detail to the most relevant work experience and why your
history qualifies you for this position. Some will ask you to send
your resume and cover letter by email, while others will direct you
to an online application. Begin your email with a cover letter
message, just like you would send a cover letter. Many employers
will ask you to fill out a job application even if you submitted a
resume.
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Online Job Applications Dont use a computers back button to
return to a previous page. Use the forms back button Use the save
as draft button if an online form takes longer to complete than you
have time available. Avoid over-clicking buttons. Can freeze/cancel
your application. Anything with a red asterisk is mandatory * You
must complete this field in order to advance to the next page Some
questions are optional Some things have to be typed in a specific
format Ex) Dates
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Keep on applying Allow at least an hour per online application
Opt to upload your resume if possible, so you dont have to type the
same information in. Every online job application is different.
Follow instructions carefully. Online job searching is most useful
when combined with other job search methods, such as networking and
making connections
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Resumes What should be included in a resume Contact information
Previous work experience Education history How to make a resume
Microsoft Word Templates Many online applications will ask you to
paste your resume in a box or attach it. Good to have a resume
saved, so you dont need to type it up every time you apply for a
job.
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Cover Letters What are cover letters? Brief introduction about
yourself What skills you have that will work with the job position
Usually about a page or so Address it to the company or position
you are applying too Look at the job description for what you
should include in the cover letter. On some applications, a cover
letter is optional.
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Tips to take with you
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Write it Down! Have a list of personal information with you
when you go to apply for a job. Including: Work history (company
name, contact information, supervisor name and title) Educational
history (school name, contact information, type of degree or
graduation date) Create a past job history document. Have a list of
four references ready. Create a list of proficiencies and
certifications. Keep a list of jobs that you applied
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Be Accurate & Honest! Make sure your application is as
accurate as possible. Correct spelling Correct grammar Many jobs
will conduct a background check Some applications may ask you if
you have ever been convicted of committing a crime. Ask for the
date and what it was.