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	Vol.7, No 12, September 20, 1999
	Internet makes job search easier for students By Rachelle Imson Daily Forty-Niner   Searching for jobs used to require driving around town looking for ìhelp wantedî signs and examining the classified sections of morning newspapers. But with the new influx of Internet job search Web sites, finding job opportunities is as close as the nearest computer.   "It's becoming a choice of students more and more everyday,î said Hal Schaffer, a Cal State Long Beach career counselor. "One day, students will be able to interview online, right in front of their WebTV."   This recent technological advancement has extended to CSULBís Career Development Center. Students who visit the center for career counseling can log on to www.careers.csulb.edu or use Jobtrakker to find possible employers.   Jobtrak, available at www.jobtrak.com, is the online version of Jobtrakker, the printed biweekly job listing. The online edition is revised daily, according to Paul Fornell, associate director of the center.    "Students should start with Jobtrak then expand their job search by every possible means," Schaffer said.   Unlike other job search Web sites, Jobtrak is only open to CSULB students, which limits the amount of competition. At most sites, job seekers may compete with thousands of people.   "It's only one piece of the pie," said Robert Wendt, a CSULB career counselor. "These sites are one more tool for the job seeker."    Other popular job search Web sites include hotjobs.com and careerpath.com, both of which include listings for full-time and part-time jobs.   By searching for a job online, applicants can narrow their job selection by location, position and career fields. Applicants can choose occupational fields ranging from the media industry to customer service, and from data processing to business.   Careerpath.com is much like the classified section of a newspaper. In fact, many sites post classifieds directly from daily newspapers.   "It's a lot more convenient," Wendt said, adding that the site also allows employers to screen applicants.   Some sites also offer the option of posting resumes on the Internet for potential employers to seek you.   CSULB students having difficulty finding jobs or using the job search Web sites may find further assistance at the CDC where counselors are available to help.    CSULB students and alumni must first register for the services through the CDC, according to Fornell. But once registered, students can access the services within 24 hours, he said.    The center is located in Brotman Hall, room 250. One may contact the center at (562) 985-4151.		Future of state's education planned CSULB students go to U.S. Capitol Credit card probe may be sparked Weight gain another problem for freshman Internet makes job search easier for students Bill calls for parent-teacher home visitations P.R. can't cover up Student still concerned about WPE Prof. defends WPE Don't blame us Bobby Matos jazz ensembles excites crowd Cranberries return with rosier outlook on life, music Band brings fun Shumard directs The Beach well Fall 99 ISSUES DAILY 49ER HOMEPAGE
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