So, where do you start?
Even for a summer job, put together a simple resume. Many first time summer job seekers don't believe they need a resume, or think that they don't have anything to put on a resume, so why bother.
There are at least two reasons to have a resume when applying for a summer job. First, having a resume to give to the prospective employer shows you've put some effort into finding a job. Secondly, it allows you to showcase those things about you that you want the employer to remember. Having a printed resume sets you apart from the crowd. Even if you have no work experience, you can still give the employer an idea of who you are, and what your strengths are. If all you've done is baby-sitting, add it to your resume in writing. Emphasize the skills you learned while baby-sitting and so on.
Most people start with the big employment sites such as Monster, but they are not the only or the best place
to look. Smaller, more focused sites can often be much more useful to you. Below are some ideas for your job search.
Search the Internet - You are doing that now! The "Internet" will not hire you,
so use it for what it is -- an excellent source of job information.
Employer Web Sites - get a list of local companies and visit the web site. Believe it or not, many
employers do not use some of the more popular job services.
To find some employer Web sites, you can visit:
- Academic360 - a directory of college and university Web site employment sections
- HospitalWeb - a directory of hospitals by state in the U.S.A.
- BankDirectory.net - a directory of banks in the USA, organized by state
- Business.com - a searchable directory of businesses in the USA, organized by type (e.g. accounting, etc.).
- USAjobs - the job site for Uncle Sam, if you want to work in the U.S. Federal Government.
Professional Association Sites - If you have been in the work force for any length of time, you will be
aware of the associations related to your area of expertise.
Recruiter/HeadHunter/Staffing Firm Web Sites - Careful here. There are good and there are BAD. Talk with you
friends and get recommendations for ones they have dealt with before and have been both professional and successful in
helping your friends find a job.
Networking - Still the best. Always has been and always will be. According to experts, only 10% to 15% of
all job openings are posted on the Internet or other publication. The trick to being successful through networking is contact,
contact and contact. You have to meet... call... visit... and you have to be persistent -- otherwise your network of contacts will cease to grow!
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General Information on San Diego
San Diego is a city located in the southwestern corner of the state of California (and thus in the southwestern corner of the continental United States). It is the county seat of San Diego County, California. The city is noted for its temperate climate and beautiful beaches. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,223,400. The city is the second largest in California and the seventh largest in the United States.
San Diego is the home of numerous military facilities including Navy ports and Marine bases. It is the home port of three Navy supercarriers, the USS John C. Stennis, the USS Nimitz and the USS Ronald Reagan, five amphibs, several nuclear submarines, and numerous smaller ships. One of the United States Marine Corps' two Recruit Depots is located here. Several Navy vessels have been named USS San Diego in honor of the city.
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