Your Job Hunting Resource Guide to Small Companies

After carefully weighing the benefits of working for a small company you decide to launch your search, and wondered if there are specific job hunting resources available to guide you.

The good news is that there are huge databanks available on the internet. And you can begin your research right in the comfort of your own home, armed with a ton of motivation and a cup of good, strong coffee. It just seems logical to explore internet resources first to find small businesses in your area.

Also look at your local community newspapers, and take note of ad placements. Business newspapers are also a good source so find out which ones are being circulated in your locality. Do check out your local chamber of commerce for a list of emerging companies.

After you have looked into these resources, you need to come up with an effective approach. Networking works best with small businesses. Hiring is a long process burdened by bureaucracy in large corporations. So even if the hiring manager desperately needs someone for the job, the decision is not his alone to make. In the case of small businesses, however, your chance of getting hired is dependent on one person, most of the time.

A real-life example is Mirna, of Toronto, ON. She has a friend who has a contractor- friend who was looking for an Administrative Assistant. Her friend introduced her to the contractor-friend and sure enough she was given the interview. The following day she got a phone call that she’s supposed to start the week after. What are the chances of this happening when you put your networking skills after the big fish? Remember, big companies follow hiring procedures, and if you have someone inside to pull the strings well that’s good – but he better be a decision-maker in that company.

Another approach is through the use of informational interviews. This approach is 100 times more effective than handing out a resume which would just end up in a pile. Informational interviews build your relationship with hiring managers, or in the case of small companies, it may be the business owner himself who gives you the interview.

It may not be specifically a job hunting resource guide, but small company directories will give you vital information to include revenue earned in the past year and number of employees employed.


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