Job Search Techniques Career Services Workshop Series Workshop - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
WELCOME! Job Search Techniques Career Services Workshop Series Workshop Goals Preparing Yourself for the Job Search The Job Search Cycle Review CareerXroads statistics Where Are the Jobs? What Talents Are Needed?
Career Services Workshop Series
After Job Loss …
& Detachment
Solutions
Shock: Initial immobilization at hearing news; confusion; avoidance, fear, numbness Denial: Inability to face reality; refusal to confront the situation; fear Anger: Assigning blame for the situation, warranted
embarrassment, shame; frustration; anxiety; irritation
Bargaining: Trying to find unrealistic ways out
struggling with meaning; reaching out to others to tell story, express struggles; fear
Depression & Detachment: Immobilization at hearing news; blah - lack of energy; helplessness; some level may be present throughout entire process Acceptance: Exploring
new plan. Settling into a new normal Seeking Solutions: Creating realistic solutions for the situation; empowerment; self-esteem, finding meaning & security
Allow Yourself to Go Through the Process… …Leave the Process Outside the Interview Room
Job Search Cycle
Organize, Prepare & Research Generate Job Leads Apply for Jobs Interview Follow Up & Continue Search Evaluate Job Offers Accept Offer Seek New Challenges; Begin New Search
Communicate with Confidence Prepare Resume(s); Create Online Profiles Develop Your Job Search Strategy Take Self Inventory; Explore Options
2013 Source of Hire Report Figure 4 – Sources of External Hires www.careerxroads.com
www.careerxroads.com 2013 Source of Hire Report Figure 6 – Source of Job Board Hires
Which Job Board sites do employers most hire from?
www.careerxroads.com
51-100
www.careerxroads.com
Trade
Business Services
Source: Manpower
Source: Manpower
Source: Manpower
Source: Manpower
Create/Send Correspondence
Attend a Hands-on Workshop, Getting the Most Out of Employ Florida Marketplace (EFM) to learn how to maximize this online resource!
94% of recruiters polled said they use LinkedIn to source candidates! Source: Jobvite
Source: eBizMBA Rank
(June 2014 ratings)
Great for creative fields, event planning & related, and sales Can be used as a supplement to your text resume
Great for Networking! Free QR Codes are available online. Visit www.qrstuff.com as an example.
Schedule of Events
All meetings are scheduled from 10 am to 12 pm. A typical List of Topics:
(Subject to Change) (Sarasota) Personal Inventory and Self-Branding (Bradenton) Creating a Targeted Job Search Plan (Sarasota) The Professional Resume (Bradenton) LinkedIn and the Successful Online Job Search (Sarasota) Selling Yourself and The Elevator Pitch (Bradenton) Interviewing Skills that Make the Difference (Sarasota) Mock Interviews - Refining Your Interviewing Skills (Bradenton) Entrepreneurship and Consulting Alternatives What are the preferred qualifications?
Bachelor's degree+
Associate's degree with 3+ yrs of mgmt experience
5+ years of management experience
High level IT expertise and/or certifications
Fully-registered in EmployFlorida Marketplace Actively seeking employment
How do I register? To register visit one of our locations in Bradenton, Sarasota, or Venice. You may also contact us at SPN@CareerSourceSC.com. Seating is limited, so please register for any classes you wish to attend. CareerSource Suncoast The Suncoast Professional Network promotes the connecting, collaborating, and success of transitioning professionals by fostering the development of professional contacts, presenting career
business and community leaders.
Confidence and Lasting Impressions
for your Industry & Occupation
Your “Elevator Pitch”
Template - A Your Name _______________________________________________________________________ Your most recent position __________________________________________________________ What were your major responsibilities? _____________________________________________ State an accomplishment that you are proud of from your last job. __________________________________________________________________________________ __ What do you want to do next? __________________________________________________________________________________ __ Template - B “I am a ____________________________________________________________________ with the (occupation i.e. “sales manager”) bulk of my career involved in ______________________________________________________. (industry/type of work i.e. “medical equipment sales” Most recently, I worked at ______________________ as a _______________________________ (Company name) (Job title/role) where I ___________________________________________________________________________. (briefly describe duties and responsibilities)
event, or a chance meeting with a new contact
direction and goals for yourself
branding concept Create a 30-second commercial, or “Elevator Pitch” for yourself to use: You can also use it to:
Know How to Communicate Your Message
THE BULLHORN REACH RANKINGS REPORT • JUNE 2012 (Based on Bullhorn Customer Survey)
– See careersource.com for more workshop information
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