Exploring Job Opportunities in Different Sectors and Industries
Discover various job application strategies based on sector (Private, Public, Non-Profit), industry (Education, Healthcare, Construction, Business, etc.), and level (Entry-level, Specialized, Leadership). Learn where to find specific job postings, whether on job aggregators, sector-specific boards, or organizational websites. Explore the differences between Public Sector, Private Sector, and Non-Profit jobs, each offering unique benefits and challenges. Get insights on navigating job searches in the Philadelphia area, including specific resources for Public Sector job postings.
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Sourcing Apps: WHERE TO FIND JOBS TO APPLY TO
Identifying where to apply What sector is it in? Private, Public, Non-Profit What field or industry is it in? Education, Health-care, Construction, Business, etc What level is it? Entry level Specialized Leadership
Getting Specific in your Job Search Least specific Job Aggregators (Indeed, Glassdoor, ZipRecruiter) Industry/Sector Job Boards Organizational posting Most specific
Public Sector Jobs Open to the public for some positions, only open to existing employees for others High concentration of unionized jobs with a collective bargaining agreement Historically lower-paying, but more stable with good benefits (healthcare, etc) Long application process: may take months to get interview or offer More based on certification, technical exams than interviews
Private Sector Jobs Span the gamut of mom-and-pop small businesses to large publicly traded corporations like Wal-Mart More specialized and more variation in types of jobs More variation in pay Faster hiring process More interview and networking-based for selecting candidates
Non-Profit Jobs Mission based: How well can you serve the goals of the organization? Applications often come from members of the community that that organization serves Faster than applying for public sector jobs Position may be funded from a grant Lower pay, but working for the common good
Getting Beyond the Indeed Cattle Call FINDING SPECIFIC POSTINGS IN THE PHILADELPHIA AREA
Philadelphia Public Sector Jobs City of Philadelphia: https://www.phila.gov/jobs/#/ Philly Public Schools: https://jobs.philasd.org/online-job-board/ Commonwealth PA Jobs: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau Some job postings aren t available to the public; you must already be a state worker Federal jobs: https://www.usajobs.gov/
Philly Non-Profit Jobs Idealist Philadelphia: https://www.idealist.org/ Philadelphia Cultural Alliance: https://www.philaculture.org/what-we- do/job-bank PANO: PA Association of Non Profit Organizations: https://pano.org/jobs/ Bread And Roses Jobs for Change: https://breadrosesfund.org/programs- and-resources/jobs-for-change/ Greater Philadelphia Philanthropy Network: https://philanthropynetwork.org/jobs-opportunities Upenn, Childrens Hospital of PA, Temple University/Hospital and Thomas Jefferson University/Health are large employers
Philly Private Sector Jobs Largest Private Employers in Philadelphia: Comcast: https://jobs.comcast.com/ Aramark: https://careers.aramark.com/ Wawa: https://www.wawa.com/careers Glaxo Smith Kline: https://www.gsk.com/en-gb/careers/ Independence Blue Cross: https://ibxhome.referrals.selectminds.com/
Closing remarks AVOID CRAIGSLIST. Philly Inquirer Article: Finding jobs for teens, seniors, formerly incarcerated people, non-English speakers, disabled workers, people without a high school diploma: https://www.inquirer.com/philly-tips/jobs-in-philadelphia.html
