Job Search Resources

Where to Begin

• 1. Review the Job Transition Overview and follow necessary steps required by VFA

  2. If you are unemployed, file for unemployment. This step will vary state by state but start by visiting your state’s Employment Development Agency and complete the unemployment application process.  We’ve also compiled links and steps here.

  3. If you’re still employed but thinking about work, this Job Challenges form can help you navigate and problem solve.

Job Search Best Practices

• 1. Reflect on what it is you’re looking to do next 

     • What did you like most/least about your last job? 

     • What is important to you that you’re looking for in your next position?  

  2. Begin researching companies and opportunities

     • Check out the VFAfellows slack job boards #job-board and  #alumni-job-board

     • Check out sites like AngelList and LinkedIn.  

     • Visit city-specific resources list below.

     • Create a job search leads list. 

     • Network, network, network...Reach out to mentors, friends, attend local industry-specific events. 

     • If you’re looking for your Community Director to make an intro to a company, be sure to email them a short blurb about your experiences. Make it tailored to that company so they can easily forward it along (here’s an overview of self-contained forwardable emails in case you need a refresher!). 

  3. Interview prep 

     • Work on your pitch 

     • Think about responses to commonly asked interview questions

     • Review list of questions to ask companies

  4. Keep your community director or VFA point of contact updated with progress and let us know how we can help! 

The following is a list of links that can aid you in your search for employment in VFA cities. Some of these resources are city-specific while others may apply more broadly to an entire state.