Read child care-related books and periodicals to learn more about trends in the industry and potential employers.
Professional associations often offer job listings at their Web sites. For example, the Association for Early Learning Leaders offers job listings at its Web site, https://aell-careers.careerplug.com/jobs. Other job-search sites include:
- http://www.indeed.com/q-Child-Care-jobs.html
- http://www.careerbuilder.com
- http://www.care.com/child-care-jobs
Land an entry-level job at a child care center to learn about the field and make valuable industry contacts.
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