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Where to look for jobs?

DrakeonDrakeon Registered User regular
edited May 2010 in Help / Advice Forum
Alright, so I'm an almost graduate with a BS in Criminal Justice and was wondering where I should be looking for jobs.

I'm most interested in stuff in my major, specifically looking at positions in private investigation firms (that don't require experience, which is tough to find). As well as other firms who hire investigators (but again, they mostly all want some type of experience already).

I've been checking Monster.com, Careerbuilder.com, indeed.com (which seems to search places like Monster and Careerbuilder), and Craigslist. Where else should I be going?

Also, I should note that while I'd prefer an investigation-type job, I'm not picky and just want a full time job to get me started. I just don't know what to look for on monster or whatever if I'm looking for jobs that don't require a specific degree.

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  • ImprovoloneImprovolone Registered User regular
    edited May 2010
    Go directly to employers websites. Write letters to the people on charge.
    Make sure they know you.

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  • EshEsh Tending bar. FFXIV. Motorcycles. Portland, ORRegistered User regular
    edited May 2010
    Have you tried talking to the people in your department? Advisors and what not?

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  • DrakeonDrakeon Registered User regular
    edited May 2010
    Should I be asking the professors I know well (which is at least a few) for contacts? I'm not sure what the etiquette is here. I'm on a first name basis and have taken multiple classes from at least a few.

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  • EshEsh Tending bar. FFXIV. Motorcycles. Portland, ORRegistered User regular
    edited May 2010
    Drakeon wrote: »
    Should I be asking the professors I know well (which is at least a few) for contacts? I'm not sure what the etiquette is here. I'm on a first name basis and have taken multiple classes from at least a few.

    I wouldn't say that. Isn't there career advising within your department? I'm not sure I'd ask for contacts, but I'd definitely ask for ideas. Maybe letters of recommendation?

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  • InvisibleInvisible Registered User regular
    edited May 2010
    If you're on good terms with your professors, I would certainly ask them for advice on where to place applications and if they know anyone who could put you in touch with them.

    Your advisor is also a good source if you're on good terms with them.

    In addition most schools have entire departments focused only on helping you improve your resume and finding a job.

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  • DrakeonDrakeon Registered User regular
    edited May 2010
    There is a career center. I wouldn't say there is career advising within the department at my school though. My advisor was never of much help, as the advisors were just professors there, I was on better terms with professors I'd taken several times rather than my own advisor.

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  • EshEsh Tending bar. FFXIV. Motorcycles. Portland, ORRegistered User regular
    edited May 2010
    Drakeon wrote: »
    There is a career center. I wouldn't say there is career advising within the department at my school though. My advisor was never of much help, as the advisors were just professors there, I was on better terms with professors I'd taken several times rather than my own advisor.

    You know you can switch advisors, right?

    Anyway, make meetings with the professors you like and pick their brains about it. Easy.

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