TECHNIQUES OF JOB SEARCHING

As you continue your job search, consider using a variety of strategies. The use of multiple techniques brings you in contact with more employers and increases your opportunities of getting a job.

CHECK BELOW STRATEGIES YOU ARE USING AND CONSIDER THE USE OF OTHERS LISTED.

______INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWING

______SENDING RESUMES TO PERSONS IN YOUR NETWORK

______COLORADO WORKFORCE CENTERS

______CLASSIFIED ADS

______PRIVATE EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES

______HEAD HUNTERS

______COMPUTERIZED JOB SEARCH

______TELEPHONING PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYERS

______WALK-IN VISITS TO SELECTED COMPANIES

______MASS MAILINGS TO TARGETED COMPANIES

______TAKING OUT A PERSONAL AD

______CONTACTING LABOR UNIONS AND APPRENTICESHIP COUNCILS

______USE OF COMMUNITY SUPPORT GROUPS

______CHECKING WITH THE DENVER FEDERAL CENTER (govt. jobs)

______CIVIL SERVICE JOB OPPORTUNITIES

______SCHOOL PLACEMENT CENTERS (2 yr, 4 yr & technical schools)

______PERIODIC TELEPHONE CALLS TO UPDATE YOUR NETWORK

______PERIODIC VISITS TO COFFEE SHOPS TO MAKE NEW CONTACTS