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 The Competition The Jobs Outlook Which Jobs Are In Demand? What Talents
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 or not; embarrassment, shame; frustration; anxiety; irritation
Bargaining: Trying to find unrealistic ways out of the situation; 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 options; designing a new
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 Interview Follow Up & Continue Search Evaluate Job Offers Accept Offer
Seek New Challenges; Begin New Search
Apply for Jobs
Communicate with Confidence Prepare Resume(s); Create Online Profiles Develop Your Job
Search Strategy Take Self Inventory; Explore Options
www.flchoices.org www.onetonline.org
…can help
“Now, where did I put that networking contact’s phone number?”
Where do I start????
Planning and Preparing a
focused and energized
your personal preferences & project efficiency in mind
Planning and Preparing a
Taking control of your physical space allows you more psychological control of your job search.
Self Inventory and Work Readiness Assessment
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51-100
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http://www.manpowergroup.us/campaigns/talent-shortage-2014/
Your Soft Skil ills Are Important to Employers What Are Your Transferrable Skills?
Increase in need from previous year
(2013-previous year)
Source: Manpower 2013
Notice the increase in need for soft skills by employers from 2013 (33%) to 2014 (39%).
Source: Manpower 2014
70-80% of Hires = Through Networking!
When external sources were evaluated, Indeed.com was found to provide the largest number of interviews and hires. The report concluded that Indeed.com provides three times as many interviews as the next largest external source and two and a half times more hires as the next two top branded sources.
39% 13% 7% 5% 4% 4% 4% 4%2% 1%
Selected to Interview
Indeed: 39% CareerBuilder: 13%
LinkedIn: 5% Monster: 4% College/Campus Recr.: 4% Craigslist: 4% Simply Hired: 4% Recruiting Agency: 2% Job Fair: 1% 32% 9% 9% 4% 4% 4% 4% 4% 3%2%
Hired
Indeed: 32% CareerBuilder: 9%
College/Campus Recr. 4% Craigslist LinkedIn:4% Recruiting Agency 4% Simply Hired 4% Monster: 3% Job Fair: 2%
Source: eBizMBA Rank
(June 2014 ratings)
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 Top Ten Tips to Optimize Your Profile
Great for Networking! Free QR Codes are available online. Visit www.qrstuff.com as an example.
to whom they are connected
(more than a resume)
Schedule of Events
All meetings are scheduled from 10 am to 12 pm.
(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) I find that wherever I have worked, I bring three key strengths to the table: _________________________, __________________________, and _________________________. (name and define three strengths used in your work experience) At this time, my future plans are to _________________________________________________.” (state your future career objective)
a chance meeting with a new contact
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…
Quantify (%, #) your past accomplishments when possible Identify a Call to Action – How can this person help you? Remember to:
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