/??/ Q’UzdU^CiilGSl' Job search requires using sources like placement offices, advisers, employment agencies, recruiters No iloubt about it With more and more college graduates and MBAs crowding the market the quest tor that perfect joh is tougher than ever That old adage It's not wfiat you know but whom you know is parti u larly applicable in this competitive ch mate The job search looks particularly grim to the unemployed without con tacts But it's not impossible Job hunters who find themselves in this situation should tap every re source available including < areer ad visers employment agencies and exer utive recruiters The University Career Planning and Placement Offir e is the first sir ; tor ttie newly graduated Companies m need ol personnel regularly place list mgs with this office making this the easiest possible soun e tor leads Job hunters many years out of school can also use the University placement offices to their advantage A quick scan of employment listings can let you know which companies are htr ing and whom to contact about speed ic position-, Maybe you are i<.. kr j t m.iki .■ ,1 reer change In this i ase, a career ad viser might be able to help An adviser will listen to your employment wants and needs and assess your marketable skills After determining what kind of posi tion would be best tor you. an adviser will help you to target possible employ ers Career counselors can also help you r rolme your letter Anting and interview mg skills and rework your resume Positions Such as typists, re< option ists word processors paralegals and telemarketers are most easily obtained through a general employment agem y Small companies without personnel departments regularly turn to such agencies to fill general clerical posi tions rather than going through the lengthy process of screening many ap plic ants Reputable employment agencies will collect their payment from the company that hires you Beware of any organization that asks you tor a fee be fore it finds you a |ob it s a good idea • isk a it) - ireer insi about which agency to consult, then you will be sure the agency is legdi mate Executive recruiters or headhunt ers specialize in given professions Such as sale, public relations engi neenng and finance If you're experi enced in your field consider consult mg a specialized turn to aid you in your job hunt Headhunters usually work with large firms on an ongoing basis so they are well aware ot their client:-, needs and tastes Sometimes they can give you the inside track by giving you tips, on how to respond to interview questions and even what to wear Keep in mind that headhunters work primarily for the employer Try not to be discouraged by their Don t , all us we'll call you policy It s in an agon < y S best interest to make a successful placement repeat business depends Finding a /ob these days requires pulling out all the stops on n bo it can t hurt to approach these recruiters It you are the right person for the |ob. they definitely will take notice While answering a classified ad may seem like a crapshoot ads in major dailies generate hundreds of re sponses it is still possible to gain 1 r employment through one of these ads If you have the experience or qualifi cations requested, you probably have a leg up on about half the respondents But some |obs are never advertised in the Sunday paper Many companies looking for people with specific exper tise save their ads for trade newspa pers and magazines TGI S. "Thank God it's Summer!' However, it is also a time when many of the students of the University of Oregon think about their housing needs. At pHKASANT 1V\R|\, apartments are now available. One bedroom starting at $315. Two bedroom, $385. Three bedroom, $425. DARRYL & TAMMY CRAWR HA -1 IINDALE PR SPRINGFIELD. OR97477 747 6411 Formerly AsMI.ine Apartments s||\ t I SIM \ || | ( ★ Announces ★ Summer Special Rent One Movie The Second One is (of equal or lesser value) FREE! It all starts June 15 * ♦ * * * * * * * * * * ♦ * * “TCBV” The CouutrgS Best Yogurt. Frozen Yogurt Allann Bros. Coffee and Espresso 1888 Franklin Blvd. (next to 7-11 on Villard) 344-2691 ® Little Caesars . u * 0 CHEESES! CHEESES! 2 MEDIUM PIZZAS LOADED W ITH EXTRA CHEESE O UPTO 5 TOPPINGS (If HMjMHUKI \ 2 larges \ with up \ to 5 \ toppings \ ot your 1 choice 1 $12.98 J CAMPUS 1930 Franklin 687-2848 little Caesars Pizza! Pizza! TVro tiiral pizzas' One low”pricy Always' Always' , 3Aar