Chapter 6: Find Job Openings

CAREER ACTION WORKSHEET

6-5 Research Job Openings d

Use at least five sources to research job openings (see “Strategies for Finding Job
Openings” on page 156). Fill in the table and then answer the questions at the end of
the worksheet.
Here are Ibrahim’s notes to help you get started. Ibrahim is finishing his associate
degree in accounting and volunteers as a bookkeeper for the EMT crew that’s based in a
nearby fire station. He hopes to find a job where he can combine his degree and his
interest in the medical field by doing billing and accounting work at a hospital or medical
facility.

Site/Location Date of # of Job

(or path) Search Search Terms Openings Helpful? Y/N

Mercy South Hospital 3/14 N/A [not 3 Yes; met Rita

bulletin board applicable] Wagner, head of
volunteer services

Mercy South Hospital 3/14 Accounting 8 Yes

website
Insurance 2
Billing 6

SimplyHired.com 3/19 Hospital billing 528 Yes and no; must

register to use
advanced search to
narrow down leads

Saylor College > 3/13 [name of city] 0 No; did other

Career Services > hospital medical searches too, but
Resources > most jobs are not
Career Specific Sites > local
Accounting

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Chapter 6: Find Job Openings

Save a least five job openings that you can use for Career Action Worksheet 6-6.

Site/Location Date of Search # of Job Helpful?

(or path) Search Terms Openings Y/N

1. Which resource was most helpful? Why?

2. How long did it take to find a job opening that might be right for you?
3. What types of sites will you use to expand your search?

4. When will you schedule time to look for more job openings?

Add your completed work to the “About Jobs” section of your Career Builder Files.

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