Finding the right job doesn't happen overnight. It takes persistence and perseverance—and knowing what to look for. Often, the biggest challenge in a job search is knowing where to start. What resources can you trust? How can you dig for information on the company you're interested in? What can you expect from a starting salary?
The Walter Center has a few tools and tricks to help you get the most out of your job search:
Finding a quality match requires doing a little homework on your end to make sure an organization is a good fit with your needs and experience. Here are a few places to start digging in:
Most organizations have an official website where you can find mission statements, statistics, current initiatives and other useful information.
See if there are news stories about the organization. Have they done anything newsworthy lately? It's important to be aware of both positive and negative news stories related to the organizations you're considering.
It's good to know average salaries in your industry, and, if possible, your organization of interest. Look at onetonline.org for nationwide salary statistics and sites such as glassdoor.com for specific company statistics.
If you already have a connection within the company, an informational interview can help you learn about the inner workings from someone who's been there, done that—and has the inside scoop.
The Walter Center offers abundant tools to aid in your job search, including:
