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Who Can Help Me Find a Job?

Don’t keep your job search a secret! Get everyone working for you! Find out who to tell and what to tell them. If you haven’t learned about how to find hidden jobs do that now. It will help you use the list below to your best advantage.

Who to Tell

  • Relatives
  • Friends
  • Neighbors
  • Parents of your friends
  • Former employers
  • Former co-workers
  • Former teachers
  • Former classmates
  • Former Neighbors
  • Members of your church
  • Members of your clubs
  • People who provide services you use
  • People you play sports with
  • People you see at the coffee shop
  • Your Mentor
  • Mail carrier
  • Grocery store clerk
  • Bank teller
  • Gas station attendants
  • Coaches
  • Bus driver

 What to Tell Them

Tell them what kind of job(s) you’re looking for. Don’t be afraid to be specific. For example “I want to work as a nursing assistant in a home for the elderly.”

If you have the time, tell them what you like about that kind of work and why you think you would be good at it. For example “I really like helping people one-on-one and I’ve always had a way with older people. They seem to like me and I like them.”

Keep a list of who you tell about your job search. Check back with them from time to time and ask if they’ve seen anything. This will let them know you’re serious. It will also give you a chance to remind them of the kind of job you want.

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