List five sources for finding prospective employers; give one advantage and one disadvantage of each source

Answer 1

Select any five of the following:
Printed sources such as annual reports, career guides, and directories.
Advantage: easy to access. Disadvantage: not necessarily well targeted.
Networks:
Advantage: one of the most effective ways to find good jobs. Disadvantage: difficult to start.
Career services centers:
Advantage: interviews are organized through the center.
Disadvantage: must be associated with the college or institution to participate.
Employers' offices:
Advantage: directly targeted to a specific job.
Disadvantage: not many firms will grant interviews in this way.
Employment agencies and contractors:
Advantage: access to many good jobs.
Disadvantage: fees are required for private agencies.
Classified ads:
Advantage: convenient.
Disadvantage: many résumés are submitted, therefore, competition is stiff.
Professional organizations:
Advantage: have contacts in the specific industry in which you are interested.
Disadvantage: must be associated with the organization.
Electronic sources:
Advantage: easy access if you have a computer and modem.
Disadvantage: not all companies use this source.