New to the area and looking for a job ? Here are a few helpful hints on how to conduct a successful job search in a new location :

RESEARCH . Get to know the employers in your area ! The local chamber of commerce is a great place to start . You can also do a quick Google search on top employers in your new location , or check out a few local business directories . Once you ’ ve identified a list of companies , narrow it down to a few top picks and dig a little deeper . Visit each company ’ s website , and maybe even check out their social media profiles .

NETWORK . Connect with the people in your new community ! According to the U . S . Bureau of Labor , 70 percent of all jobs are found by simply networking . LinkedIn is a fantastic resource for making those connections . Other great networking venues include local job fairs , professional associations , and social organizations . Talk to the people around you and let them know about your career pursuits , whether you ’ re at the gym , at a coffee shop , or at church .

PARTNER . Don ’ t job search alone ! Work with a local staffing firm that has already established relationships with employers in the area and knows where the jobs are right now . Partnering with a staffing agency can give you an immediate advantage in your job search and introduce you to opportunities you may not be able to find on your own .

Great Local Resources

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• MONTGOMERY CITY-COUNTY : WWW . JOBAPPS . COM / MGM

• FACEBOOK GROUP : MONTGOMERY AREA JOBS

• MYMONTGOMERYJOBS . COM

Top River Region Employers

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