become one of the most popular methods of job hunting. Many agencies advertise job openings through there own company web site or through popular Internet job websites - like Yahoo, Lycos, Hotbot, etc. All of these agencies and websites provide general overviews of the companies, the position(s) offered, and the skills and experiences required for the job, location, and the salary. In addition, info from resources such as the Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT) is available. It lists descriptions of job titles and occupations, work activities, and skills, knowledge, and abilities needed for specified occupations. "No person or agency should be overlooked as potential sources of information about available jobs" (page 5). The last method of job searching is the development of an outstanding resume and the interview. According to "Microsoft Money," your resume should be a "representation of everything you have accomplished in your career: your whole life summed up...it should highlight your knowledge, skills, and accomplishments," especially those which you believe to be an important aspect to your character and workmanship (Microsoft Money, page 6). A resume will determine if the applicant is eligible for an interview. There are three key Career Management aspects for the interview process: getting the interview, preparing for the interview - which involves researching the company - and doing a follow-up after the interview (Microsoft Money, 8). It is important to send a thank you note or call the interviewer a few days after the interview. Networking, company job searches, resume development, and the interview process are three components of job search strategies for career management of the twenty-first century. Lastly, career management in the twenty-first century is a necessity due to the fact people tend to change jobs more frequently now than they used to. People change careers for many reasons, whether positive, negat...
