I Need a Job!

What can I do?What am I qualified for?What fields can I work in?Is there a demand for my talents?What if there is nothing in my field?

Where do I look?College Placement ServicesInternet – Monster.com, LinkedIn.com, careerbuilder.com, craigslist.org, hotjobs.yahoo.com, indeed.com etc.Want Ads – NewspaperTrade Papers and MagazinesTexas Workforce Commission

What do I need?Up-to-date Resume

Completed ApplicationPersonal ReferencesCollege Transcripts

Copies of all licenses and certificatesHopefully – an Interview

Things to ConsiderYou most likely will not start out at the top.Most upper level jobs require experience – YOU HAVE NONE.You may have to work a job in a related field at first.Plan to continue your education/training.Every job is important – even minimum wage or temporary jobs.Always do your very best – make yourself indispensable.Sometimes you have to move sideways to move up.Do your best to get along with ALL of your coworkers.Beware of Social Media – Don’t post things your boss shouldn’t see.

Needed in your portfolioResume

Completed Job ApplicationCompleted W-4 and I-9 forms

Copy of the actual job listing you are applying forPhysical location of your job

Picture of your job location (if available)