Tools for Job Seekers
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity’s website provides access to unemployment and reemployment assistance, job listings, small business loans, and other compensation programs provided by the state and federal government. floridajobsresources.com
Careerbuilder
Indeed
Jobs.com
Glassdoor
The Ladder
Linkup
Monster
Simplyhired
ZipRecruiter
Hired
Fairy God Boss
RecruitMilitary (for veterans)
Dice (for technology jobs)
AngelList (for jobs with startups)
Behance (for web designers & professionals)
Idealist (for jobs with nonprofits)
Lawjobs (for legal professionals)
MediaBistro (for jobs in media)
College Recruiter (for grads)
USAJobs (federal gov. jobs)
Google Type “jobs” into the search bar to see jobs near you.
• Professional associations & school alumni groups are effective for networking.
• LinkedIn allows you to connect with employers via friends and co-workers in your network.
• Twitter gives you the ability to follow companies and recruiters, who may offer information about upcoming job openings.
• Facebook contains corporate pages that include career information.
In addition to checking out the prospective employer’s website so you are familiar with what they do (products, services, senior management, locations, etc.), there is additional information you can learn about the company, the industry, and potential salary.
• Glassdoor
• The Bureau of Labor Statistics
• Vault
• Salary.com
• Using Microsoft Word
1. Open Microsoft Word.
2. Click new document.
3. Click “Resumes and Cover Letters” or search for the word “resume.”
• Using Google Docs
1. Open Google Docs https://docs.google.com/
2. From the template gallery at the top of the page, click on the resume.
• Watch any of the resume tutorial videos from the LYNDA resource
available via the KEYSLIBRARIES.ORG website.
(Home → Resources → Lynda)
• Practice questions from Monster.com
• Practice questions from Indeed.com
• Practice questions from Forbes.com
• Interview tips from Virginia Tech
• Interview tips from Columbia University
• Interview tips from American Chemical Society
• Watch any of the interview tutorial videos from the LYNDA
resource available via the KEYSLIBRARIES.ORG website.
(Home → Resources → Lynda)
When looking at the information others have posted:
• Do keep in mind that scams are published on all job posting sources. So, you need to be relatively cautious and skeptical when applying for jobs online.
When posting information / photos about yourself:
• Do build “social proof” of who you are and what you know using social media. Employers are looking at social media. It can open opportunities for you.
• Don’t post information without concern for your online reputation.
Social media can ruin opportunities for you too.
Remember, you can take thousands of free professional skills courses
on a large variety of topics through LinkedIn Leaning (formerly Lynda.com).
Access LinkedIn Learning through the Monroe County Library’s website.