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Online Recruiting, Job Hunting and Personal Marketing

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Part 1: Presenting Yourself Online: Cleaning Up Your Image:  

INTRO:  Before you start looking for work, you'd better know what employers will find when they come looking for you!  It is ESSENTIAL that you are aware of what information is floating around the internet about you.


TASK: Read the articles, above. 

1. When you have read the articles and checked out your own online identity, complete the short quiz (see the button on the left). DUE AT THE END OF CLASS #1

2. Using the information in the articles, GOOGLE YOURSELF to check for any online information that could affect a job search (in a negative OR a positive way).  

3. At home (because the school blocks Facebook) check the privacy settings on your Facebook account, and make sure nothing embarrassing is available to the general public. If you use other Social Networking sites, like MySpace or Friendster, check those as well.



Part 2: Presenting Yourself Online: Online Resumes and Portfolios

INTRO: There are many options for presenting yourself to employers online. Some people attach resumes to their blogs or personal websites. Others use expensive services to design and host interactive portfolios. 

There is no single correct solution, it depends on the kind of job or career you are looking for. Check a few of them out, and think about what is right for you!

Samples:
Free Resume Hosting AND MORE:
TASK: Look at the resume samples and browse the free resume services, above.

Choose one of the free services, above, and prepare a simple online resume and/or portfolio. *OR* (OPTIONAL): Choose a more elaborate solution, like a custom website or blog, that better suits your needs! Hand in a paper copy to Ms. Chang AND THE WORKING ADDRESS where your resume is hosted online. 


Part 3: Online Job Search Tips and Tricks

INTRO: Now that you are prepared to present yourself to potential employers, it's time to find your perfect job, and do the research that you need to have a successful interview.   This is an area that the internet can really help!
  • Job Search Services: Some of the most common Job Search sites rated and reviewed.
    (THESE ARE MOSTLY FOCUSED ON THE UNITED STATES, not much Guatemala here!)
  • TrabojoPlus.com (Here is a spanish / latin american focused site)
  • Use Social Networking Sites to your Advantage: See Youtube Video #1, below.
  • Unleashing the Power of Google: See the Youtube Video #2, below.
  • Company Websites: In order to prepare yourself for the big interview, always learn everything you can about the job and the company first!
TASK:

What is your perfect job?  Check out the job search strategies and services above to find yours!

1. Choose a career you are interested in and research opportunities using some the sites and strategies, above, (using the sheet provided - see resources, below)
2. When you have found several to choose from, pick one and conduct further research on the company as if you were preparing for a job interview. (using the sheet provided, see resources, below)
3. Hand in your research to Ms. Chang!

BE SURE TO CONSULT THE RUBRIC (SEE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE PAGE) TO MAKE SURE YOU GET THE MARK YOU WANT, AND THINK YOU DESERVE!

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    Description: Use this Word document to keep track of your research for PART 3 of the webquest.


Description: Intro to Social Networking for Job Seekers and Professionals


Description: Using Advanced Google Searching to help your job search.

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