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Starting your job search

1. When you walk into a company to ask about job openings, what should you say to the receptionist?
   What should you say to the manager?
2. What job information can you find out from a want ad?
3. Do people network in your country?
   Who do people network with in your country?
   Who can you network with in this country?

• Learn about three good ways to look for a job:
  • Walking into companies
  • Looking at want ads
  • Networking
• Learn what you need to say when you ask for a job application.
• Learn how to read want ads in the newspaper.
• Learn how to ask people you know to help you find a job.

Walking in: Talking to a receptionist or another employee

Stores, restaurants, hotels, and offices sometimes put “Help Wanted” signs in the window when they have job openings. When a business has a job opening, this business is looking for a new worker. When you see “Help Wanted” signs, you can go into companies and ask about jobs. This is called “walking in.” Sometimes companies have job openings, but they don’t put up signs. You can also walk into these companies and ask about jobs. When you walk into a company, the first person you talk to is usually the receptionist or another employee. Later, you can sometimes talk to the manager.

How to talk to a receptionist or another employee