How to job hunt like a pro

HOW TO JOB HUNT LIKE A PRO Your guide to networking, finding the perfect job and staying up to date on your industry

By Sofia Gonzalez

It’s the end of your time at the University of Houston. You might have a job lined up, or you might be sitting there asking yourself, “Now what?” For those in the latter predicament, finding a job is probably at the top of your priorities, so let’s learn how to job hunt like a professional.

There are plenty of job search engines out there that you can sign up for, however, it is all about using the right one and having connections.

First things first, create a LinkedIn account. With this, you can create your own profile and can showcase past experiences, education, skills and accomplishments.

Through LinkedIn, you will also find that it is easier to make connections with those in your field. Plus, you can also get a head start by looking up the company you wish to work for and doing your homework, then making connections from those employed there.

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Once those connections are made, you can also reach out to professionals in your field and ask them for advice on how they got to where they are today. Keep in mind, they were once in your shoes and would most likely be more than happy to help get you started.

LinkedIn is also a good search engine for jobs. Most companies’ official pages will have job postings, and these can be filtered down to any specific field of work, experience level and location.

Also, when searching for a specific job, you can look at others who currently hold that same position, connect with them and ask for advice on what to do during the application process just as you would when connecting with certain people from a specific company.

Along with this, LinkedIn offers searches down to events, groups, companies, courses, schools and posts, which can all go into your research for whatever you are applying to.

In addition, Glassdoor and Indeed are effective search engines, as well. When using Glassdoor, you can also look at company reviews, such as past employees and how they enjoyed their time at the company. Both these search engines send emails daily with alerts on jobs that pertain to your specific field of study, so it is hard to miss out on any opportunity.

Newsletters for your career path could also be a helpful tool. There are different newsletters that you can sign up for with job openings that pertain to your major along with advice on how to apply. These newsletters can be found with a simple Google search.

For some, job hunting might feel like it is time to face the real world, and for others, like it is time to finally grow up — either way it can be terrifying. Nonetheless, it is time to confront your new job hunt head-on, and handle it like a pro. Follow these tips, create the best resume, update your profile with all your skills, do your networking and, most importantly, keep on learning. Everything needed to be successful is, quite literally, at your fingertips.

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