Okay, now you have a killer resume. What do you do with it? Start looking for jobs.
Area newspapers, such as the Plattsburgh Press Republican, Malone Telegram, Lake Placid News, and the Adirondack Daily Enterprise still have job classifieds. You may be able to find current copies at your public library.
The following sites have some great local jobs, and also check out the job search sites on the home page of this guide:
|
Spring and fall are common times for people to look for work, particularly seasonal, part-time and teenage workers. If you count yourself among these groups, we may be able to help you. Look to the right at "What Type of Worker are You?" It helps to know, so that you can use the best resource for your search! |
 |
So, you've decided which category you fit into, now what? Now you look at the requirements for these jobs. Each has certain rules which both you and an employer must follow. We are going to guide you to the resources necessary to find out the rules for yourself.
The first and most comprehensive resource is the New York State Department of Labor. The website is www.labor.ny.gov/
Once you get to the website, click on Individuals and then Job Seekers. You will see a drop down menu which covers a wealth of information for unemployed, youth, and immigrants. Click on Youth and you will find information for child labor laws and working papers. These are important because the information provided covers what is needed and where to go to find it. For instance, working papers for youth under 18 years can be obtained at the high school a student attends. Under Immigrants there is a host of information on policies and programs, in a selection of languages. There is valuable information under the Services section concerning community-based organizations and other programs. Also under Job Seekers on the DOL site is JobZone. This is an invaluable resource for adult workers. Here you can find information about beginning a job search, exploring new careers, and the tools needed to find a job. This is well worth a look.
Now that you have begun your search, what is your next step? The first place to begin is to look at your qualifications. What is it that you have to entice an employer to hire you? The most important item now is a resume. The resume can be used either in printed form, or to help you fill out applications online. Resume advice is fairly specific for each group, depending on any experience you may have. See to the left for some websites that can help.
When you have your resume in hand, check out the sites at the bottom left, where you can search for local jobs.
Well, you have a lot of information to digest. We hope it helps you get that job!
The first item on the agenda is to decide which category you fit into and then decide what type of job you want. From there, look at your qualifications, the qualifications for a job, any rules you might have to comply with, and the type of paperwork you might need. This might sound daunting, but it can be easy once you know where to go and what you need to do. That's where we can help.
Let's look at each category first.
Seasonal Workers may be looking for jobs in farm work, the hospitality industry, or jobs in the recreational industry. Examples of these jobs might be: Farm laborers, orchard workers, chambermaids, waiters and waitresses, holiday season retail staff, ski area employees and security staff at recreation areas. Migrant workers are also in this category.
This is a comprehensive listing of agencies in Clinton, Essex, and Franklin counties which offer a host of services. There is information about medical services, social services, and education for migrant children.
Part-Time Workers can fit into a number of categories. Many work as temps, meaning that they may work a job filling in for a worker who is out of the job temporarily, or to supplement workers at a busy time. Some only work a certain number of hours per week, usually less than 40 hours. This also can cover waitstaff at fast food restaurants, and counter staff at discount and department stores.
Teenage Workers usually work at certain hours because of required state and federal labor laws. There are also requirements concerning the types of jobs they may have for safety reasons. For how to get working papers and the New York child labor laws, see labor.ny.gov/workerprotection/
laborstandards/workprot/minors.shtm. For a summary of Federal child labor laws, see http://www.dol.gov/dol/topic/youthlabor/.
