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How do I find other jobs?

What is a a good way to expand my job search and find jobs that I may not have been aware are a thing in my field?

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Kim’s Answer

Jose,

If you are using Indeed.com or other search engines, there is a means of searching by job title, company name, or keyword. Let's say you want to do land surveying. I entered "Surveyor" in "Texas" and scrolled through the listings, looking at the lower paying ones (most likely entry level) and came across "instrument man" . So then, I could use that as a search term - and found 25 listings! You could also read through a few of the job descriptions and see if other terms could be useful, such as "rodman." You could also search all the listings of the companies, and perhaps find an entry level position within the company, even if it is not exactly what you wanted. Perhaps it might be an administrative assistant working with officially submitting surveys to government agencies.

You can also be more specific, rather than just saying Texas, you could enter a city. And, you can even leave the keyword box empty, and just search for jobs in Mission TX! hit search, and filter boxes will appear directly below the keyword box. Narrow it down by mileage, "no experience necessary," how recently the job was posted (hint - lots of older postings are already filled, or perhaps not good jobs- try to look at newer postings first). Sometimes, it's just a matter of scrolling and reading, and thinking, wow, I never considered that!

good question!
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Elyse’s Answer

Hi Jose,

This is a great question! One thing I would recommend is that instead of searching for specific job titles, consider your specific skills and interests and then ask what other job roles might also require those same skills and interests. It can be difficult to discover career opportunities that we don't know exist, but by asking the right question and going beyond the title, it is possible to search for something new.

I would also recommend researching companies in your industry and looking through their organizational charts to see what types of job roles they have within their company. You can network, job shadow, and get to know what these new careers entail.

Best of luck in your search!
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Siddharth’s Answer

I would advice to look up jobs on Linkedin, Indeed and Ziprecruiter which are really good ways to see open positions in your field.
Thank you comment icon I appreciate your support, Siddharth Jose
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Perry’s Answer

Hi Jose- When I started looking for jobs, I had a very narrow view of what jobs are available. There are many unique jobs out there that you can find if you do some research online. I found that typing in my top skills in job boards like Indeed and Glassdoor led me to many jobs that I never even heard of. After that, I did extensive research on the companies that were posting these jobs, which led me to even more opportunities. I found that these companies had many different jobs that interest me. I then would reach out to the recruiter and people who worked at the firm to learn more about their experiences. I would ask my friends and their parents on what they did day to day to help learn more about what other fields are available.
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Adrian’s Answer

USA jobs is a simple yet effective way to research jobs if you are looking to work for the government. You would be surprised at the amount of different job titles out there. Best of luck!
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Chirayu’s Answer

Expanding your job search can be a great way to discover new job opportunities and find the right fit for your skills and interests. Check out online job boards like Indeed, Glassdoor, LinkedIn, and Monster. You can filter your search by location, industry, job title, and more. These job boards also offer email alerts when new jobs matching your criteria become available. Networking is a great way to learn about job opportunities. Reach out to people in your industry through LinkedIn, attend industry conferences or events, and join professional organizations. Build relationships and stay in touch with people in your network. Research companies in your field and check out their job listings on their websites or on online job boards. Many companies post job openings on their social media accounts, so be sure to follow them. Contact recruiters in your field who specialize in your industry. Recruiters have access to job opportunities that may not be publicly advertised.
Thank you comment icon Thank you, this is really helpful. Jose
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