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What about unofficial jobs (like babysitting or shoveling snow)? How did you start those? | 􀁸\u003Cbr>􀁸 | How did you find your first job? How did you find current job? |\n| 􀁸 | Do your friends or siblings have jobs? Where do they work? | 􀁸 | Have you ever interviewed for a job and\u003Cbr>realized it was not a good fit? What happened? |\n\nIN PERSON  \nDo you live near any stores, restaurants, or offices? If you live near businesses or other organizations, find out if they are hiring. They may hang a HELP WANTED sign or you can ask inside.  \nNETWORK  \nNetworking means getting to know people and asking about jobs. People who work know about job opportunities. Maybe your neighbor who works at a beauty salon needs someone to sweep the floor and answer the phone. Maybe your aunt who works in an office knows they need someone to scan all their files into their digital records. Ask around!  \nONLINE  \nIf you know where you want to apply, go to the company/organization’s website to look for a CAREERS page. There are also websites where a variety of job openings are posted. Visit:  \n􀁸 [milwaukeejobs.com](milwaukeejobs.com)  \n􀁸 [jobsthatserve.org](jobsthatserve.org)  \n􀁸 [county.milwaukee.gov/Careers](county.milwaukee.gov/Careers)  \nLook for jobs that are entry level—they will say so in the job description.  \nAVOID SCAMS  \n􀁸 If it seems too good to be true – it probably is!  \n􀁸 Deal locally with employers. Do not pursue job with employers who are overseas.  \n􀁸 Unprofessional emails are a bad sign. If you get an email with a lot of grammatical mistakes or sentences that don’t make sense, the writer may not be a professional.  \n􀁸 Never give out financial information (bank account number, social security number, etc.) during the job application or interview.  \n􀁸 Do not purchase services or products in order to get a job.  \nReading Jobs Descriptions  \n􀁸 Know the parts of a job description:  \n1. Basic information – the job title, company, pay rate, hours/shifts, and who the employee reports to.  \n2. Duties – the responsibilities and key tasks. These are often described with percentages (for example: 30% data entry; 20% answering phones…)  \n3. Qualifications. The education, experience, training, and technical skills needed to start this job.  \n4. Special demands. Any unusual conditions in the job (for example: heavy lifting, exposure to temperature extremes) .  \n􀁸 Read every description carefully before you apply for the job.  \n􀁸 Pay attention to where the job is located. Can you get there?  \n􀁸 Is it part-time or full-time?  \n􀁸 Time is short. If it is a job that you do not want, or are not qualified for, don’t waste your time applying. Goon to another listing.  \nSocial Media  \n\n| Ask Each Other |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| 􀁸 | What kind of personal information do you share online? |\n| 􀁸 | Do you share personal problems or arguments online? |\n| 􀁸 | What kind of photos do you use as profile pictures? |\n\nEmployers may look at your social media accounts to find examples of the skills or accomplishments you described in your resume and cover letter. They are not trying to disqualify you, but if there are some things that make them rule you out. According to CareerBuilder these are the top social media reasons employers reject job candidates:  \n􀁸 Provocative or inappropriate posts or information.  \n􀁸 Drinking or using drugs.  \n􀁸 Discriminat","cbCairgQZiR4FBYq","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCairgQZiR4FBYq","pdf",542357,6,"English","# Get to Know You\n# How to Find Job Openings\n## IN PERSON\n## NETWORK\n## ONLINE\n# AVOID SCAMS\n# Reading Jobs Descriptions\n# Social Media\n# Cover Letters","[{\"question\":\"What should applicants do to avoid scams during job searching?\",\"answer\":\"Applicants should treat offers that seem too good to be true with caution, deal locally with employers, watch for unprofessional or poorly written emails, avoid sharing sensitive financial information, and never buy services or products to obtain a job.\"}]","Getting Ready for the Real World - Job Search | PDF",1789284199]