Basics - Faculty Guide (pdf format)

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(C) Participating in campus Work Study programs

Students who are eligible for Financial Aid can be placed in paid Work
Study positions on campus in areas that correspond to their educational plans.

Participation in Work-Study programs helps CalWORKs students obtain practical experience that will make them more marketable when they complete their educational program. They are placed by CalWORKs job developers either in school or in businesses related to their educational plans.

Additional job-search sites

The site of Richard Bolles, author of “What Color is Your Parachute”, at
http://www.jobhuntersbible.com/library/hunters/fourteenways.shtml

For job search sites for the disabled go to
http://www.provenresumes.com/disable.html

http://www.acintet.org/acinet/library.htm?category=2.2.1

(2) Uncovering the Hidden Job Market

(a) Networking

Networking is the cornerstone of the Hidden Job Market. It is the process of
developing and maintaining contacts and exchanging information. These
contacts can lead you to a job through referrals. Networking contacts can also
assist, guide, and support you in your career journey and job search or other life
challenges. Finally, they can provide you with invaluable information about
industries, organizations, and people. It is important to remember that networking
is a continuous process and demands courtesy and reciprocity.

The following sites will provide you with additional methods for networking:

http://www/myjobsearch.com/networking.html

http:www.olin.wust.edu/wcrc/students/networking.htm

(b) Joining professional/trade associations

Professional and trade associations are specially designed for networking and
professional development. They publish newsletters, trade journals and
magazines, organize conferences and tradeshows, and make referrals to
accredited schools and training programs. Most of them have local chapters
which hold meetings on a monthly basis. Most associations offer reduced rates
for students.

Yahoo! provides a directory of links to trade associations with brief
description of the links at:

http://dir.com/businessandeconomy/organizations/tradeassociations

you can search for professional associations by industry at

http://www.myjobsearch.com/cgi-bin/mjs.cgi/network/pro.html

(c) Attending conferences, conventions and trade shows

Here is an outstanding networking and learning opportunity. You can participate
in the seminars and workshops and/or visit the vendor display area (which may
be free or offered with reduced rates) where you can make contacts with
employers and professionals an the field/sof your interest. In addition to
publications of trade publications, you can find out about these events in local
newspapers (business section) or by calling major convention centers (LA
Convention Center, Anaheim Convention Center) and Chambers of Commerce
offices.

(3) Making Employer Contact

(a) Developing a list of targeted employers

Once you decide on the industry and/or positions you are interested
in, you need to develop a list of targeted employers. Begin by listing the
employers you already know. Grow your list by using your networking contacts
and general business publications (e.g., Forbes 500 Largest Private Companies),
local business publications (e.g.,Southern California Business Directory) and
phone directories (e.g., SuperPages)

For trade associations (Yahoo! Professional Organizations), go to:

http://www.superpages.com

For mailing list go to:

http://www.yahoo.com/Economy/Organizations/professional/

http://tile.net/lists/