There are many ways to look for a job, some are obviously better than others.

Internet Job Search

Search online job banks and company web sites. Submit resumes online or post on specific job boards.

Pros: Many employers use job boards to quickly post open positions

Cons: Competition grows as most job seekers now have access to the web

Networking

Talk to everyone you know to develop a list of possible contacts; ask for information on job/companies and to circulate your resume.

Pros: may learn of unadvertised opening and have someone “inside” working to get you a job

Cons: can be time consuming and may not lead to one job opening

On-campus Recruiting

Take advantage of the on-campus recruiting program by applying for positions through JasonQuest of companies coming to UWF to interview students.

Pros: easy and convenient for interviewing

Cons: employers representing your major may choose not to participate in the on-campus interviewing program

Want Ads

Scan want ads in the newspaper or industry magazines. Mail resume with cover letter tailored to specific qualifications.

Pros: resume and cover letter are specific for ob opening

Cons: may be in heavy competition with other job seekers

In-person Visit

You are in charge of our own job search and can visit as many companies as you want. Ask to see someone in a specific company. And submit resume and cover letter to that person.

Pros: you have hand delivered your resume and cover letter and know it was received.

Cons: Requires a great deal of time to make a relatively small number of contacts.