Assess your skill set. Especially if you are changing careers or looking to work in a field that is foreign to you, recognizing what you have to offer an employer is key when searching for a job in Florida. Even if you have worked in one field, when you assess your skill set you may find that you qualify for jobs in other career fields.
Research the job market where you plan to work. Florida is comprised of a combination of coastal cities and inland haunts that have their own employment markets. If you live near Orlando, for instance, the theme park industry may have availability in this field. Orlando Jobs, Inc. (see Resources) not only lists available theme park jobs but other available categories of jobs as well.
Also, online resources such as Indeed.com allow you to search specific jobs in the Floridian city of your choice.
Apply for all desired positions. Though it is an antiquated practice for many jobs, some employers still allow you to walk in and complete a written application that is provided by the specific job site. The more common practice in applying for most jobs is the completion of an online application which is located on a business's website. Applications require you to know information pertaining to your work experience and past employers.
In some career fields, you may be required to email a resume and letter of interest directly to a prospective employer in Florida. In order to set yourself apart from the rest, email a resume and letter of interest to the human resources department, even if it is only an optional step.
Interview for the positions you applied for. Once you receive the invitation to meet with an employer to discuss how your skills best meet the required of a specific position or positions, take this task seriously. Make sure you are dressed in a professional manner and always strive to arrive in a punctual manner. serious about the interview process.
Florida Headhunters Executive Recruiters (see Resources) and employment agencies such as Weststaff (see Resources) not only help you find a Floridian job, but connect you with businesses that are holding interviews.
Follow up your interviews with an email to the interviewer. This shows your employer that you appreciate him taking the time to meet with you and considering you for the position. A short and simple message expressing thanks should suffice and give you the winning edge over other prospective employees who interviewed, as well.
