Clerical Job Resources

• 1). Register with local employment agencies. Consider accepting temporary work, even if you are looking for something permanent, since agencies are likelier to offer positions to qualified candidates with fewer scheduling restrictions. Establish a good reputation with the agency to put your name at the top of the list for future assignments. Impress the client, and it may consider you if a position opens up at a later date.
  
  
• 2). Visit local or regional job-posting websites. They are usually viewed by fewer people than the big national sites and often include more entry-level positions. Submit your resume to be critiqued by the site's staff if this option is offered. Scan job categories other than clerical to see which companies are hiring. Even if the positions they have open are in different fields, you can get an idea of which businesses are growing.
  
  
• 3). Visit your area's unemployment office or its website. Find out if you are eligible to search for jobs through its system. Use any job-seeking resources available to you, since unemployment offices often have access to information on job openings unavailable to the public. Attend any employment workshops offered, as well as all local job fairs.
  
  
• 4). Register for the big-name, national job boards. Take advantage of all they have to offer, including resume and interviewing tips. Keep your profile updated, and make your resume available to all employers to increase your odds. Sign up for the sites' e-mail job alerts to have information on clerical positions sent to your in-box when they become available.
  
  
• 5). Send your resume to the human resources departments of companies for which you would like to work. Some companies do not advertise because they already have enough applications and resumes of qualified candidates on file, and yours may arrive at just the right time. Visit these businesses' websites before applying, and tailor your resume and cover letter to highlight the skills and experience that are most appropriate for each company's needs.
  
  
• 6). Visit federal, state, county and municipal government websites. Check out the job listings, which usually include detailed job descriptions, requirements and salary ranges. View federal job sites for especially detailed and helpful information and vast databases with jobs all over the United States. Find out what testing is needed, when and where you can take any required exams, and where you can get preparation materials.