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Job Search Presentation

Job Search Presentation. What appears to be the end is really a new beginning. Which path should I take?. Assessments and Questionnaires. Helpful in choosing a career Transfer AND job search options My Next Move (O*NET OnLine ) Indiana Career Explorer Workforce Excellence Program

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Job Search Presentation

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  1. Job Search Presentation

  2. What appears to be the end is really a new beginning . . .

  3. Which path should I take?

  4. Assessments and Questionnaires • Helpful in choosing a career • Transfer AND job search options • My Next Move (O*NET OnLine) • Indiana Career Explorer • Workforce Excellence Program • Am I Career Ready?

  5. Transfer option

  6. Job Search: Summer/Temp

  7. Job Search: “Permanent”

  8. Where do I find jobs to apply to?

  9. Job Posting Websites • Hire Ivy • Indiana Career Connect • WorkHere app • Generic websites: Indeed, Monster, SimplyHired, etc • Field-specific sites • Related to your future career Most job postings (applications) will be ONLINE

  10. Employer/Company Lists Who hires students? • Job posting websites • Internet search • CareerOneStop • Chambers of Commerce • Newspaper classifieds

  11. Networking

  12. Networking (continued) • Can you still get a job by “cold calling”? • Yes . . . and no • Informational interviews

  13. Informational interviews • Find people to contact • LinkedIn • StudentMentor.org • Local organizations • Chamber of Commerce • Professional organizations • Internet • Your network

  14. Informational interviews • Schedule interviews/meetings • In-person; telephone; email • Templates • Questions to ask during the meeting • CareerOneStop

  15. Job application process

  16. Resumes and Cover Letters

  17. Application Tips: Resume • One page (usually) • Sections • Highlights of Qualifications • Education • Experience • Extracurricular/Volunteer Activities; Interests • SOFT SKILLS • Teamwork, organizational, communication (verbal and written), attention to detail, problem-solving, multi-tasking, time management, interpersonal • Additional keywords from specific job posting

  18. Application Tips: Cover Letter • Always submit a cover letter (even if it is not required) • One page maximum • Copy header from resume; include date, organization name, and greeting • Four paragraphs • First: Intro; demonstrate employer research • Second: Your education and technical knowledge • Third: Additional experiences (work, volunteer, etc); highlight soft skills • Fourth: Closing; interview interest and contact information

  19. Get the interview

  20. Get the job . . . • Practice, practice, practice • InterviewStream • Behavioral vs. “technical” questions • Prep, prep, and prep some more • Employer/organization research • Review website; Internet (google) search • References

  21. Get the job . . . (continued) • Closing: Thank-you’s; interest; business cards • Follow-up • Thank you email • Brief email/voicemail every 4 weeks of so

  22. Resources Ivy Tech Career Development Office, Ivy 1323 • www.ivytech.edu/career-development/ Ivy Tech Lafayette Career Blog and FB group • https://ivytechlafayettecareerdev.wordpress.com • www.facebook.com/groups/LFCareerDevelopment/ Ivy Tech Lafayette LinkedIn Group • www.linkedin.com/groups/8635074

  23. Thank you!

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