Computer Concepts in Action ©2009

Introduction:
Practice searching for jobs online and find out more about career opportunities in technology.

Directions:
Read the information below.
Click the Destination Site link(s) to find out more about the topic.
Apply what you learn to answer the questions.
Check your work carefully, and click Submit.

Job Target
Job target refers to a desired job or job field. Before searching for a job, it is important to research and decide what kind of job you want. Go to online job search sites to see descriptions and requirements of the jobs in which you are interested. Even though this research can be time-consuming, a focused search will likely save time in the long run. It will help you determine what kind of résumé to prepare, what experience and credits to highlight, and the best method of getting your résumé out into the field.

Practice Searching for a Job Online
There are many criteria you can use to search for a job: location, industry, salary, title, and skills. You can even look for jobs in a particular company. For this lesson your main objective is to check employment opportunities by industry.

1. Visit monster.com and click the link to search for jobs.
2. Select a technology-based industry, such as Computers Hardware, Computers Software, Internet/E-Commerce, Information Technology, or Electronics.
3. Make sure the Sort Results by: is set to Key Word Relevance, and click Get Results.
4. Narrow the search results by using specific job-search keywords in the search box at the top of the page. You might try adding a location or choosing one of the specific job titles listed in the results.
5. Go back to the main home page and try another technology-based search.

Explore the different listings to get a good idea of the types of technology jobs available, required experience and skills, salaries, and submission requirements.

Destination Site: monster.com

Note: If this link is inactive or to find other Internet sites with similar information, use a search engine. Here are some keywords you might use: jobs, résumé, employment, job search

Assessment Questions

1			Why is it important to select a job target before setting out on an online job search?
2			List three separate job listings, and a few details about each position (date, location, requirement, salary), found from a search on Monster.com for Computers, Hardware.
3			List three separate job listings, and a few details about each position (date, location, requirement, salary), found from a search on Monster.com for Internet/E-Commerce.
4			Use at least two job listings to describe what materials a job seeker needs to submit to the company, and how the material should be submitted.