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As a job seeker the first thing you need to do is pray! After seeking God's counsel, determine the type of position or career field you would like to pursue. The potential employer is usually more interested in candidates who have a sense of direction and focus regarding their career goals. The next step is to determine the geographic target area in which you desire to work. This may be as narrow as the City of Canton, or as broad as anywhere in the United States. Remember the broader your target area, the more likely you are to find the position that matches with your career goals. Finally, conduct research on your desired career field and learn as much as possible about the employers within this field.

A common problem for most job seekers is knowing where to find vacancy listings. There are many ways to go about conducting a successful job search. The following is a brief list of ideas to help locate the names and addresses of potential employers.

  1. Develop a network and utilize it
  2. Review local newspapers, survey publications or journals of professional association and read trade magazines
  3. Contact the local Chambers of Commerce
  4. Search through phone directories within your target area
  5. Research company profile information
  6. Consider relocating to another region or state

Click on the link below to view the Malone University Job Hunters Guide for a comprehensive version of this information as well as samples for resumes, cover letters, reference pages and thank you letters, interviewing advice, job fair tips, job offers and more!  You are welcome to visit the Career Development Center to obtain a copy. 

 
 
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When a job offer is made and the salary is revealed you now have some research to conduct before you accept the offer.  To find out what other people are making in your career field click on the links below to research the salary and benefit ranges for your field and geographic location to determine if you are receiving a fair offer.  In most cases you will find that you are indeed receiving a fair offer, but occasionally you may need to make a counter offer based on your research, which should be provided during the negotiation process.