159 Research indicates that in Italy it takes around 30 months to secure a job after secondary education, while it takes from 5 to 8 months to find a job after graduating. Do you have a LinkedIn profile? WHERE AND HOW TO LOOK FOR A JOB Looking for a job is a complex and sometimes long process that implies a reasonable investment of time and energy . The main steps of an effective job-hunting process Research: identify the kind of job you want to do and how well it fits your skills, interests, and lifestyle. Analysis: use different channels and networking to identify prospective employers and look for the kind of jobs that match your 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 you are interested in. Also, review social media accounts to make sure the image they present online is representative of how you want to be seen. Where to look for jobs Classified newspaper advertisements: they may not be as popular as they were in the past, but they are still a valid way to learn about possible job opportunities. Personal network: using wordof-mouth 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. acquaintance: conoscenza to draw up: redigere, preparare to face: affrontare job-board: portale, piattaforma del lavoro job-hunting: ricerca di lavoro shortlist: lista ristretta to tailor: adattare word-of-mouth: passaparola 322 WORK Submission: send all the necessary documents according to application requests. Organisation: be precise in the management of your 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. 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.