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eHow Careers & Work Editor
Difficulty: Moderately Challenging
Step1
Decide what branch of research suits you. Many professional sectors boast positions in research. Look into marketing, law, medicine, mathematics or even psychology. Decide what field you are interested in and start your search within that industry.
Step2
Research the educational requirements for the positions that appeal to you. Most research jobs require some degree of college education. A bachelor's degree in the job's area of research is usually required. Many times a graduate degree or higher is preferred. If you are currently a student, see what opportunities exist at your school. Colleges and universities are one of the leading employers in the research field.
Step3
Visit the career services office at your alma mater. Ask what resources they have to help you find a research job.
Step4
Join professional organizations that cater to your field of interest. If you are a librarian and interested in a career in library research, join the American Library Association. Professional organizations are a great way to network and find out about possible job opportunities.
Step5
Visit the websites of companies you want to work for. Call or email the company's human resource department. Ask if they have any research positions available. Some organizations send emails listing employment opportunities. Ask to be added to their email list.
Step6
Visit online job sites such as "CareerBuilder.com" or "Monster.com." Post your resume and apply for research jobs available across the country.
Step7
Visit career websites that cater specifically to researchers such as the Association for Institutional Research and Academic Careers Online.
Step8
Check the local newspaper for job listing. Available positions are usually located in the "Classifieds" section. Sunday and Wednesday's papers have the most job listings.
