How to Find a Job in Statesboro, Georgia
With high national unemployment rates, and higher than national average unemployment in Georgia, finding a job can be tough. Statesboro, located in Bulloch County, has seen its unemployment rate has been rising since 2007. The Georgia Department of Labor provides information on job market and labor trends, as well as job listings for people looking for work in Georgia and the Statesboro region. You can use state resources as well as recruiting ads in the Statesboro Herald and regional and national job boards including Craigslist and CareerBuilder.
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Instructions
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Using the Statesboro Herald
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Go to the Statesboro Herald website.
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Click "Classified".
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Click "Jobs", located in the right column on the classified page.
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Scroll down the page to browse all job listings. If you want to look for a specific type of job, enter keywords related to that job in the "Job Search" field, located at the top of the job listing page. The site's job search also allows you to browse by category if you don't have a specific job in mind.
Using Craigslist
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Go to the Statesboro Craigslist website.
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Click a category of jobs underneath the "Jobs" column. If you're not sure what type of job you're looking for, click "Jobs" at the top of the column to browse all classified postings.
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Click a job listing to open the listing and get more information about the job.
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Click the email next to "Reply To:" to open your default email program, and automatically copy the poster's contact information to your email. Write a few paragraphs about your qualifications and why you're the best candidate for this position. Attach your resume. If the company is identified, consider tailoring your resume and cover letter to this particular company and position.
Georgia Department of Labor
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Go to the Georgia Department of Labor's job openings page.
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Click the "Job Location" drop-down menu, and select "Bulloch County".
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Click the menu next to "Job Type," and select the type of job you want to search for.
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Click the menu next to "Job Category" and pick the category of job you want, or select "All Job Categories," to browse all jobs.
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Prepare your resume. When you find a job that you're qualified for, review your resume. Customize it if needed. Because so many job recruiters scan resumes for keywords, list your key skills. For example: "Sales strategy; direct sales; outside sales; telemarketing; sales recruiting; business development."
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Tips & Warnings
Build a resume to make applying to many jobs quicker, and be prepared when an employer asks you to submit one.
Look for telecommute jobs in other cities if you have trouble finding local jobs. Telecommute jobs can be done online, from anywhere.
Use job networking sites. Sign-up for the free LinkedIn site for business and job networking and others like it.
Beware of recruiting companies that charge fees before employment services are provided.
