3.1 Employees The job hunting process Looking for a job is a complex and sometimes long process that implies a reasonable investment of time and energy. The main steps These are the main steps a job seeker needs to follow for an effective job hunting : Research: identify the kind of job they want to do and how well it fits their skills, interests and lifestyle; ONLINE RESOURCES Business social networks Headhunters acquaintance: conoscenza to draw up: redigere, preparare to face: affrontare job board: portale, piattaforma del lavoro job hunting: ricerca di lavoro recruitment: assunzione to tailor: adattare word-of-mouth: passaparola Analysis: use different channels and networking to identify prospective employers and look for the kind of jobs that match their competences, interests and skills; Action: draw up the necessary basic documents, a cover letter and a curriculum vitae, and be prepared to tailor them to fit each job position they are interested in. Also, review social media accounts to make sure the image they present online is representative of how they want to be seen; Submission: send all the necessary documents according to application requests; Organisation: be precise in the management of their network of contacts, sent applications, dates of interviews and follow-up information; Preparation: study and practise not only how to face job interviews, but also to learn how to behave professionally at the workplace. Where to look for jobs The most common ways to look for available positions are: Classified newspaper advertisements: they may not be as popular as they were in the past, but they re still a valid way to learn about possible job opportunities; Personal network: using word-ofmouth to share employment information with relatives, friends and acquaintances can be a quick way to learn about open positions; Direct employer contact: this involves sending applications directly to companies or using the jobs section of corporate websites to fill in an application form; State or private recruitment agency: this means contacting a career centre which places people in the chosen career field; Job-related websites: they allow candidates to create a profile, upload their CV or read about the latest job opportunities on a job board such as LinkedIn, Indeed or Glassdoor. 220