How do you search for a new career?  Not just a new job.  A new career.

How do you switch organizations? Your search is either active or passive.

Everyone knows, network network NETWORK! But it is difficult to network for those who are seeking to switch career outside their current profession or change companies without broadcasting the search to their current employer?

Where do you physically conduct your career search search?

If you are fully employed, you can’t search during working hours.

And if you are unemployed or underemployed, access to the Internet and telephone might be a roadblock.

So what are the best places for career and employment research?

In this article you will learn about

• Career research at your local library
• Tips for searching at home
• To maximize time out at cafes or restaurants

Research Your Next Career At Library

With opportunities to receive free coaching, volunteer work, and a huge database of information your local library is absolutely the best place for conducting a job search.  In America, every library has access to ReferenceUSA, US Bureau of Labor Statistics, local newspapers, and many other publications.  ReferenceUSA is a database of company information that can help you find new businesses and businesses in a category anywhere in the US.  Labor statistics and local publications help inform your job search better than any comparable secondary source.

And since accountability and networking are critical for a job search.  Any opportunity to meet with community development coaches or volunteer at events is invaluable.  These contacts can help you find the right fit for work in your local community.

Additionally, having a place to go will keep you focused on a job search.  The library is a quiet and distraction free environment perfect for total focus on applying for your next job or new career.

Start Your Day With An Active Job Search At Home

Early to bed early to rise makes a man healthy wealthy and wise. – Ben Franklin

If you are conducting a full time job search or seeking opportunities further to your current career position, leverage the power of the morning.  “Eat your frogs first” and apply for one job upon your morning rise.

Any other time use a habit trigger at home.  For example drink cold water from a favorite mug and execute execute EXECUTE on your research for a new career.  Applying for a job online or completing a detailed application.

Find Your Next Job From A Local Cafe Or Restaurant

The best career consultants do not recommend working on your job search project exclusively from home.  Cafe’s, restaurants, bars, parks, community centers, and other local meeting places are great for conducting a career search.

These public areas provide new stimulus to inspire creativity and keep you motivated.

Conclusion

Everyone should conduct a job search at least once a year to keep these skills sharp.  So find a way to make sure you balance your job search with other activities.

Take your children to the library and search during a community reading.

Go early to a restaurant and stay for a live band or dinner special.

Integrate your career advancement into activities and reward yourself with friends.