Overview
Networking
Targeting companies
Recruiters and headhunters
Internet and newspapers
Career centers and job fairs
   

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Targeting Companies

Directly targeting companies for which you'd like to work is one of the best ways to find a job that you'll be happy with. Maybe you know a particular company where people rave about their jobs. Or maybe you want to work for the business that's considered a leader in its field. Whichever approach, targeting allows you to narrow your range and to focus your efforts.

Once you have targeted and researched a company, there are several approaches you can take:

  • Network to find someone who works at the company who can give you the inside scoop on whether they're hiring or to find someone who is willing to give you an informational interview.
  • Call the human resources department to see if there are any open positions.
  • Check the company's web site to see what jobs are open.

Note that by narrowing your job search, you're going to have fewer opportunities to explore. If the company is not currently hiring, you may need to wait, be persistent, and keep yourself open to other options until something does open up.

Investigating Companies

Besides the target company's own web site, there are many places to research companies online:





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