Washington, DC chapter news
"So, You're Looking for a Job?" by Anne Marie DiNardo, Vice President for Membership
According to an article in the Harvard Business Review, nearly 80% of the openings available at any one time are never advertised. Job-seekers who respond to employment ads should also establish networks to identify the hidden job market.
Networking is a proven method for landing a job or learning about positions before they are advertised. Job connections are important since many companies rely on internal references to find ideal candidates during their search.
In the evolving information age, job searching is also reaching a new level of sophistication as online services get the word out about openings to prospective employees and provide employers with the opportunity to conduct thorough searches for more qualified applicants.
AWC-DC brings both networking and Internet technology together to offer its members a superior service to find out about the hottest jobs in the DC area.
The chapter's website http://www.awic-dc.org/text/jobs.html offers online job postings as well as a member-only job bank. Area companies and organizations are invited to post job descriptions on the site by category, including public relations, advertising, marketing, education, journalism and web design. Members are encouraged to contribute to the list by sharing job opportunities or recommending the job listings on the site to prospective employers.
The Women in Communications DC Chapter can help members who wish to post their resumés for prospective employees on the new online talent bank. Members can simply visit the website and complete a talent pool information form.
Visit the site today! It also provides several links to job listings across the country and sites that offer advice on the job market.
Helpful Web Tip: Learn more about how to conduct a successful job search at http://www.jobtrak.com/jobmanual/search.html
