Locate job opportunities in the community, region, or state.

Locating job opportunities should include using

• job fairs
• the Internet (e.g., social media, job search engines)
• print media
• employment agencies
• schools
• family and friends
• professional associations, networks
• state and city agencies
• local business contacts.

Process/Skill Questions:

• Why is it important for the job seeker to be aware of his or her skills, values, interests, aptitudes, strengths, and weaknesses prior to beginning the job search?
• How is networking important to the job search?
• Why is it important to use a variety of methods to find a job?
• What businesses are available for job shadowing in the local community?
• How can someone in your social network lead to a professional network connection?
• Why is etiquette important during the networking process?
• What are some strategies one can use to determine if a website is trustworthy?