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WELC LCOME ME TO JS JS101 Job Search ch Training

Skills, Knowledge, and Information for the Modern Job Seeker

Based on the 7 Eleme ments of Job Search ch:

• Understand the Modern Job Search
• Personalize Your Plan
• Develop Your Tools
• Get the Word Out
• Market Yourself
• Ace the Interview
• Accept an Offer

JS101: Element 2 Personal alize Yo Your Plan an

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Topic: : The 7 Hab abits of Highly Effective Job Seekers

Better Habits Means a Better Job Faster!

WORKSHEET: The 7 Habits

Habit No. 1: Develop a Strong, Positive Mental Attitude Habit No. 1: Develop a Strong, Positive Mental Attitude

• 1. Employers hire people they know, trust, and like

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Habit No. 1: Develop a Strong, Positive Mental Attitude

• 1. Employers hire people they know, trust, and like
• 2. Your “likeability” may be the single most important

factor in receiving an offer

Habit No. 1: Develop a Strong, Positive Mental Attitude

• 1. Employers hire people they know, trust, and like
• 2. Your “likeability” may be the single most important

factor in receiving an offer

• 3. A great attitude can compensate for a skill deficiency

Habit No. 2: Establish a Goal and a Plan to Get There

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Habit No. 2: Establish a Goal and a Plan to Get There

• 1. Job search without direction is a waste of effort

Habit No. 2: Establish a Goal and a Plan to Get There

• 1. Job search without direction is a waste of effort
• 2. A plan gives structure and purpose to your search

Habit No. 2: Establish a Goal and a Plan to Get There

• 1. Job search without direction is a waste of effort
• 2. A plan gives purpose and structure to your search
• 3. Being somewhat flexible is good; being too flexible is

not

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Habit No. 3: Learn How to Manage Your Time

Time lost is lost forever; never to be regained, recaptured or recovered.

Habit No. 3: Learn How to Manage Your Time

• 1. Time is limited; use it wisely

Habit No. 3: Learn How to Manage Your Time

• 1. Time is limited; use it wisely
• 2. Invest your time in “high return” activities

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Habit No. 3: Learn How to Manage Your Time

• 1. Time is limited; use it wisely
• 2. Invest your time in “high return” activities
• 3. Don’t confuse being busy with being productive

Habit No. 4: Become Skilled at Networking

It’s not what you know, and it’s not really who you know; instead it’s who knows you, or who you can get to know you.

Habit No. 4: Become Skilled at Networking

• 1. Networking is not natural for most people

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Habit No. 4: Become Skilled at Networking

• 1. Networking is not natural for most people
• 2. Networking is a skill that can be learned

Habit No. 4: Become Skilled at Networking

• 1. Networking is not natural for most people
• 2. Networking is a skill that can be learned
• 3. Networking is the single most important job search

activity

Habit No. 5: Take Action and Lots of It

An object in motion tends to stay in motion; an object at rest tends to stay at rest – unless acted upon by an

• utside force. (Newton)

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Habit No. 5: Take Action and Lots of It

• 1. Most job seekers err on the side of inactivity and inaction

Habit No. 5: Take Action and Lots of It

• 1. Most job seekers err on the side of inactivity and inaction
• 2. Do More, Go Direct, and Tell People are the core principles
• f JS101

Habit No. 5: Take Action and Lots of It

• 1. Most job seekers err on the side of inactivity and inaction
• 2. Do More, Go Direct, and Tell People are the core principles
• f JS101
• 3. Job search is a numbers game; make the numbers work

for you

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Habit No. 6: Grow in Your Job Search Knowledge

All wish to possess knowledge, but few are willing to put forth the effort to attain it.

Habit No. 6: Grow in Your Job Search Knowledge

• 1. Read books on job search; visit employment websites

Habit No. 6: Grow in Your Job Search Knowledge

• 1. Read books on job search; visit employment websites
• 2. Knowledge is power

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Habit No. 6: Grow in Your Job Search Knowledge

• 1. Read books on job search; visit employment websites
• 2. Knowledge is power
• 3. More knowledge means fewer mistakes, fewer false

starts, and less wasted time

Habit No. 7: Make Yourself a Better Person Habit No. 7: Make Yourself a Better Person

• 1. Take this time for self improvement

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Habit No. 7: Make Yourself a Better Person

• 1. Take this time for self improvement
• 2. Consider upgrading your skills

Habit No. 7: Make Yourself a Better Person

• 1. Take this time for self improvement
• 2. Consider upgrading your skills
• 3. Look at the big picture

Habit No. 7+: Focus on What You Can Control

God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.

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Habit No. 7+: Focus on What You Can Control

• 1. You can’t control rejection; it’s part of the process

Habit No. 7+: Focus on What You Can Control

• 1. You can’t control rejection; it’s part of the process
• 2. You can control your attitude; it’s critical

Habit No. 7+: Focus on What You Can Control

• 1. You can’t control rejection; it’s part of the process
• 2. You can control your attitude; it’s critical
• 3. You can control how hard you work; it’s important

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Habit No. 7+: Focus on What You Can Control Conclusion: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Job Seekers

• 1. Habits are important
• 2. Cultivate good habits
• 3. Work to minimize, eliminate or change bad habits