How do you search for jobs without using the internet? I am a recent college graduate and I have been searching online for a non profit job but to no avail. My question may seem stupid but i've never lived without the internet as my resource....How did people used to find work? Did they just go from place to place seeing and hoping they were hiring?? Did they call them? Was it all networking? I know now a lot of places do not want you to call (well non profits at least) so what happens then?
I think I already know the answer I am just frusturated with this whole process....
2007-02-01 05:06:43 · 9 answers · asked by skit45 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I am extrememly frustrated with this process, even with the use of the internet at my side. I HATE job searching, but I have to do it. I need a new job pronto! So...anyways, I dont' have an answer for you...I'm in the same boat. But if someone does have any ideas, please post them!!!!
My other suggestions I've used outside of the Internet is to send your resume and cover letter to companies who aren't even hiring...my sister got her job that way! Turns out they needed someone!:
-newspapers
-trade publications
-visit your local library and look at career books/materials
-Get a list from some of those resources of company names in the field you'd like to work, start applying even if there isn't a posting for a job.
-Maybe start doing some volunteer work in you field...this will lead to some networking opportunities.
-Join a networking group. Could be good.
-Ask around from people you know. Tell them what you're looking for. If something pops up, they might remember to think of you!
2007-02-01 05:12:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-07-23 13:21:38 · answer #2 · answered by Gilbert 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would enlist the help of a headhunter or employment agency.
Make sure you talk to everyone you know and ask them if they know of an opening or if the know of someone who know of an opening or if they know someone who knows alot of people. You have to ask all three questions. I'm sure you will find something this way.
Also, I think there is a book you can get at the library, where it show all the companies who are hiring, you can find the ones you are interested in and call them (if possible) or send them your resume.
The Internet will only help you find a small percentage of jobs out there. You need to search in the hidden job market. Spend at the least 25 hours per week calling people, sending resumes, looking on-line and in ads and researching companies. Looking for a full-time job is a full-time job. If you work hard at it i'm sure you will find the perfect job.
2007-02-01 05:17:24 · answer #3 · answered by carold 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the old fashion way was going from place to place. I had an uncle that went to International Harvester, and after the personell office told everyone that no more jobs were available, my uncle came back after lunch and was in the lobby when a Supervisor asked him if he could help him. My Uncle told him he needed a job. My Uncle retired after working their for 35 years!! So the internet search can't always replace hard searches and worn down heels. Good luck.
2007-02-01 05:19:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The internet has made it so much easier to do.
Before you could go to Job service offices and they could help. You send off resumes to corporate headquarters. You find ads int he newspaper and send off. Not sure about the whole Non profit job thing. Those are kinda hard to get as your qualifications have to be extremely high, I would think. Good luck to you.
2007-02-01 05:16:30 · answer #5 · answered by swksmason 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The ladders is for 100K jobs and only 100K+ jobs only. As their commercial clearly states If you are in a specific field you would know if there are recruiters, they tend to find you. Next time at least state your degree, years of experience. There are recruiters in each of the specialized fields
2016-03-28 23:56:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you have to go from place to place to find out about them. And you shouldn't rely on the Internet for everything.
2007-02-01 05:11:10 · answer #7 · answered by homie101 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Using a headhunter or looking through the newspaper ads.
2007-02-01 05:09:57 · answer #8 · answered by Lew 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-07-10 08:44:44 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why would you want to not do it online? It is easier and you will get faster results (that's my experience when searching for jobs).
2007-02-01 05:39:25 · answer #10 · answered by MartinPalermo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋