Searching for Jobs
Searching for Jobs: Under Construction
Just a note that this is still highly in development, but I wanted to get this posted sooner even if its messy and then organized it later.
Online Applications for New Orleans Based Employers
Fast Food / Restaurants
*Most restaurants and fast food spots do their hiring in person, so if you don't see the place of employment on this list, call the store you are looking for and ask how to apply
Hospitality, Retail, and Tourism
Supermarkets, Groceries, and Big-box Retail Stores
Hospitals
Touro / University Medical Center / New Orleans East Hospital / West Jeff
Other ideas could include Physical Therapy / Rehabilitation Centers, Substance Rehabilitation Centers, Retirement Centers, Community Health Clinics, Dentists, Counseling / Mental health therapists
Independent Contractor jobs
Other
Networking
Resumes, Business Cards, Professional Profile
For info about building a resume and acing your interview, check out our section on preparing for a job.
For business cards, check out your local print shop, or you can order them online at places like Vista Print (if you order their sample kit, they will mail you 10 free business cards).
Job Fairs
Community Organizations
In addition to the New Orleans Development HUB (see below), here are some organizations and events that you can go to to meet and connect with other professionals and creative folks.
Using a Tracker to Organize your Job Search
Sometimes in order to get a job, you have to submit 50-100 applications, and tracking that can be exhausting. Spreadsheets can be helpful ways to organize all the info you need in order to do follow up calls and stay on top of your job hunt: check out this sample job application tracker, or build one of your own!