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Job Search Resources

There are many steps to a job search and it can be quite time consuming, but with the proper preparation and approach it will be a rewarding and successful experience.  Statistics show that only 20% of jobs are actually published and 80% of jobs remain hidden in the job market.  For this reason it is important to use a variety of resources during your job search.

The following is a summary of resources available to assist you.  Please see the Career Resources on our website to find detailed information on career literature and company research, Internet resources, publications, rankings, and professional associations.

Meet with a Career Center Counselor

  • Assist with resume writing.
  • Receive assistance with the job search process.
  • Learn about job search techniques.

Network

  • Talk to friends, family, and acquaintances about job opportunities, and/or people they know in companies or occupations that interest you. 

Informational Interviews

  • Conduct informational interviews with individuals who work in the profession you’re interested in, and/or who work for a company for which you would like to work.
  • Informational interviews are a great networking tool and will help you gain valuable information. 

Creighton Career Alumni Network

  • Conduct informational interviews and network with Creighton alumni to learn more about their profession and opportunities that may be available. 
  • Contact the Career Center for information regarding the Creighton Career Alumni Network.

Professional Affiliations and Associations

  • Utilize professional association directories to identify possible employers.  Joining professional associations as a student is another great networking opportunity, and organizations often offer student memberships at a discounted rate.

Creighton Career Center Website

  • Positions will be posted on the website and updated weekly.

Newspaper

  • Review the business section of the newspaper for employers not previously considered.
  • Read the Sunday edition of the want ads for available positions.

Chamber of Commerce

Human Resources Offices

  • Visit Human Resources offices to view current openings and to complete applications.

Job Websites (See Internet Resources on the Career Resources page for more job search websites)

Employment Agencies – there are two kinds

  • Employer fee paid – individuals register with the employment agency.  If the agency finds the individual a position the company pays the agency a fee.
  • Employee fee paid – if the company finds the individual a position the individual will pay the agency a percentage of his/her income in return for their service.  (The Career Center does not recommend this option.)

Temporary Employment Agencies

  • Working for a temporary agency is a great way to get exposure to different companies and receive an income while job searching.  Temporary positions often turn into full time positions.

Yellow Pages

  • The Yellow Pages can help identify companies in a particular city.  Remember, the key to a good job search is to generate as many options as possible.

City, State, & Federal Government Jobs

Library References (See Company Research Sites for more library references)

Other Resources

  • Forbes and Fortune’s Lists of Rankings (see Company Rankings & Lists)
  • Almanac of American Employers
  • The Corporate 1000
  • Finding a Job in the Non-profit Sector
  • The Corporate Jobs Outlook
  • Midlands Business Journal
  • National Business Employment Weekly
  • Better Business Bureau
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