STEP 6
Now that I’m organized, how do I find a job? There are many ways to conduct your job search, use the internet, the yellow pages, net-work with people that you know, visit the employers directly, use employment agencies, the NYS Department of Labor, youth organizations, etc.
Here are samples of some web-sites that will help you. Many others exist.
Local Sites :
www.colonie.org/yes
www.capitalareahelpwanted.com
www.timesunion.com/classifieds/index.asp
State and National Sites :
www.ajb.org/ny
www.careerbuilder.com
www.Groovejob.com
www.labor.state.ny.us
www.monster.com
www.SnagAJob.com
****Always check on the internet to see if a company has a home page listed under their name and go directly there for information.
Volunteer Opportunities:
www.albanyevents.org
www.timesunion.com/communities – click on Volunteers
www.volunteermatch.org
Internships:
www.mybeanstalk.com
www.Internjobs.com
Summer camp counseling and lifeguard jobs:
www.CampJobs.com
www.summercamps.com
Lifeguard training:
www.redcrossneny.org
Places to visit:
Career Central
175 Central Ave.
Albany , NY 12206
(518) 462-7600 *
*If you have a disability and would like assistance, please ask for the Disability Program Navigator
If you are over the age of 18, and need temporary work, look in the yellow pages, under Employment Agencies and contact them directly for an appointment.
Apprenticeships/Unions:
www.labor.state.ny.us/apprenticeship.faq.shtm
Military Jobs:
www.todaysmilitary.com OR www.careersinthemilitary.com (to find a recruiter near you)
www.airforce.com
www.goarmy.com
www.coastguard.com
www.marines.com
www.navy.com
