Chapter 15. Hidden Sources of Career Support, Information, and Advice
When you're looking for a new job, there are obvious places you'd normally go to for help and support, including career web sites, job fairs, the help wanted section of your newspaper, and possibly your friends and family. However, a wider array of resources is available to you than you may think. Some of the hidden sources of career information, support, and advice include the following:
Government agencies (federal and municipal)
Career coaches
Nonprofit agencies
Job search clubs and groups
College/alumni career centers
Faith-based missions for the unemployed and underemployed
Library business departments
Free and low-cost career seminars and professional development programs
Online employment and business databases
Business books, magazines, newsletters, and blogs
Industry-specific networking functions
Business conferences and expos
Note
When no one's hiring, you owe it to yourself to leverage all of these resources and leave no stone unturned.