The Job Hunt

The Job Hunt

What do you want to do?

If you’re not sure, take an assessment test

Once you decide on a path…

Where to look for Jobs and Internships?

Some Useful Websites

• www.craigslist.org

• www.indeed.com

• www.americasjobexchange.com/ny

• www.idealist.org

• www.monster.com

www.newyork.craigslist.org

www.indeed.com

www.americasjobexchange.com/ny

www.americasjobexchange.com/ny

Doing an InternshipGreat idea if you need to gain work experience or change

fields!

- Choosing the right place: - Will it lead to a job?

- Is it in the field that you’re interested in?

- Finding a PAID internship:

www.idealist.org

www.americorps.gov

Work at Non-Profit Organizations

• Paid Salary AND Education Award Earn a salary, usually around $1,000/month Paid Health Insurance and Childcare $5,530 to pay tuition OR $1,000 bonus after one year

• Great experience!• Many positions don’t have an age requirement

www.americorps.gov

AmericorpsPaid Internships

Training Programs

• Per Scholas

• ITG (Individual Training Grant)

• And many other FREE training programs!

Per ScholasFixing and Recycling Old Computers

A+ Certification Program

Per Scholas

4-Month Full-Time Program

• They place 80% of graduates in jobs doing tech support and computer repair

• Organizations include: IBM, City University and Time Warner

• Free computer to graduates

ITG (Individual Training Grant)

If you earn less than $55,000/year

Workforce One pays for a training program that:

• Is related to skills you have

• Has job openings in the field

• Up to $2300 for approved training programs

• Must go to information session and apply

Transitioning to the Health Field

• Highlight similar experience on cover letter• Volunteer at a health care facility part-time• Consider enrolling in a training program

ex: ITG Grant

Preparing for the Interview

Preparing for the Interview

In Preparation: Consider doing a Mock Interview with a Job Counselor Dress appropriately Bring a copy of your resume Be early!

During the Interview: Have a few stories that highlight your strengths!

After the Interview: Send a thank you email! Follow up!

JOB ROAD

• Not sure what you want to do? Come in and take an assessment test

• Never had a job before? We know about places that hire ‘entry-level’ applicants

• Want to find a training program? We have tons of info about good, free programs, some

will pay you while you’re in training

Thinking about going into business for yourself?

Project Enterprise

• Offers Microloans to people who want to start their own businesses

• Loans of $1,500 - $12,000

• Not based on credit or capital

• 6-week program to create business plan

• Payback loans over several years

• Low interest rates

The Job Team

Come in and meet with a job counselor!

2387 Broadway, Room 208

212-854-6247