How to Find Shovel Ready Jobs in Your State

Shovel ready jobs is a relatively new term. Due to the economic crisis and the massive government bailouts, this term has gotten more media attention. Finding a public works project that is ready to start immediately, or in other words, shovel ready, requires research, diligence and determination. This eHow articles will teach you step-by-step instructions for finding a shovel ready job.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

1. **Use public library resources**
   
   Visit the free public library and ask the librarian about shovel ready jobs. Remember that it is a librarian's job to read newspapers, magazines and surf the web. Get up-to-date employment information about new jobs from this free source. While you are in the library, look at the community news bulletin boards. Read local newspapers to see if there are any announcements about new employment opportunities.

2. **Contact your local government representative**
   
   Contact your local congressional representative. Your congressman or congresswoman should know what new jobs have been created in the community. Write a letter, send an email or make a telephone call about new shovel ready projects in your community. Speak to neighbors, parents at your child's school and friends at your local church. Attend community board meetings to get access to this information.

3. **Go online to www.recovery.gov**
   
   Visit recovery.gov and search for how the federal stimulus money is being spent in your state and town. Click on State Progress and Resources to find out about statewide recovery efforts. Track the progress of how government money is being spent. Learn more about potential public works jobs that may soon become available.

4. **Find local construction sites**
   
   Inquire at construction sites about new projects that are being created. Walk up to the site supervisor and ask him if he knows where new jobs are being created in the area. Speak to other men and women at job fairs to gather information about any leads they may have. Make personal contact with the people who will hire for shovel ready jobs.

5. **Use your social networking sites**
   
   Utilize social networking sites like facebook and twitter to learn where other people have found jobs in your state. Shovel ready positions will be filled quickly. Get a jump on the competition by staying in touch with all sources. Maintain a journal recording all the information you learn. Review all sources on a regular basis to find a shovel ready job.