Beyond Method 4 ~~~ Employment 2.0

I searched for jobs through indeed.com and texasjobs.com (which took me to a site called jobing.com)I found these employment things through Finding Jobs page from the Texas Workskills Development in Libraries website.  I found at first glance that indeed.com was a bit overwhelming.  It looks like a google search results page and kind of works like a google search as well.  There is an advanced search option in which you can specifiy more than just "what" type of job and "where" but it wasn't that easy to use.  I personally think that a larger site like monster.com or careerbuilder.com are easier than Indeed.  Texasjobs.com/jobing.com had a nicer look to it and I felt it was somewhat easier to use than indeed.com.  I didn't like that when I clicked on a job opening it then told me that the job no longer existed.  I think jobs that are no longer offered need to be removed ASAP. 

I also browsed through the Goodwill Community Foundation's Computer Basics page and at first glance was not very impressed but as I delved deeper I really think this is something that can be used by a lot of people. Personally I went through the lessons on Twitter as I just don't get it.  After going through the tutorial on Twitter I feel a lot more comfortable in my knowledge about it  and feel I could use it if need-be.  I definitely think that our patrons could use this site either on their own or as part of our computer classes. After talking with another librarian about this site he also agreed that they have very good information and great screen shots to help with learning.

Job seeking is hard for just about everyone.  I definitely do not feel like I am an expert or one to give a class on finding a job. (It took me several years to get my position.)  But I do feel I have a few more tools to help patrons if they request help finding job search sites or resume building sites. I also will probably utilize the Goodwill Community site when I start doing one-on-one computer classes soon.