By Zeeshan Naveed Bari
Are you in search of a local job and you haven't been able to
find one in the job listings? There are many ways in which your job
search in your city can be narrowed down to focus on jobs in the areas
where you are interested to work.
1. Using Local Job Search Resources
Using
local search resources is the simplest and most sensible way of
searching for jobs in your city. For instance, if you are seeking a job
in your city, then a splendid resource for you is your local Chamber of
Commerce website. You will find job opportunities posted on the website
and job listings that have not yet been posted by advertised elsewhere.
You can find your local Chamber by using a directory that is available
on the U.S. Chamber of Commerce website. Another splendid source through
which you will be able to find local job listings is Craig's List.
2. Using the Job Search Engines
Another
splendid way of finding local job listings in your city is to use a job
search engine site. You will be able to find jobs by entering the job
you are seeking as a keyword, followed by your city, state and zip code.
Your job search in your city can be further refined by using advanced
search options, and you can search by words in the job title, company,
and the radius from a zip code or city.
3. Checking the Classifieds
Checking
the classified ads in your local newspaper on a daily basis is the next
step in conducting your job search in your city. Many newspapers are
affiliated with CareerBuilder. Certain small to mid-size employers only
make local job advertisements. You will also find most of your local
newspapers online too.
4. Checking Local Job Listings
To
access the career and job resources for the city where you wish to find
a job, you can also find and make use of jobs by city or state
directories. The top job banks are also worth checking. You will find
local job listings in Monster.com and other job banks, where you will be
able to search by city/region or zip code.
5. Reading the News
Depending
on the company you are interested in, make sure that you stay updated
about the latest business news. Information on businesses in various
cities can be found in American City Business Journals. Every journal is
updated every week and if you have an interest in the ups and downs of
the local business community, which includes businesses, cut-backs and
expansions.
6. Finding Companies
You can also search
for local companies by location and/or keyword by using the Verizon
Yellow Pages. You might even find prospective employers that you have
never heard of. You can then review the career information of open job
openings by visiting the website of the company.
Finally,
networking is also an important part of searching for local jobs in your
city. Almost 80% of people find jobs by networking. Thus, if you want
to make your job search in your city easier, then you should do the
mentioned things.