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Where are the HOT jobs?

Where are the HOT jobs?. How do I get one?. Our Special Guests. Linda Wee. Josh Slimmer. Founder of JerichoHR group Advisor on a variety of HR topics over 20 years experience International Experience Non-Profit Experience

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Where are the HOT jobs?

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  1. Where are the HOT jobs? How do I get one?

  2. Our Special Guests Linda Wee Josh Slimmer Founder of JerichoHR group Advisor on a variety of HR topics over 20 years experience International Experience Non-Profit Experience SmartMoney, HR Executive, DMN, Workforce Magazine, WSJ, WIRED • Lecturer at UNT • International Experience • Non-Profit Experience • Hospitality Management • Leadership direction/development • Academic Relations • Sales Savvy

  3. Fortune’s Top Jobs 2012 and beyond • Information Technology • Health Care Professionals • Health Care management and support staff • Engineers • Skill Trades • Research Scientists • Salespeople • Accounting & Finance • Discount Retailers • Private Equity Firms

  4. Perception vs. Reality PERCEPTION • “I have preferred Companies” • “I’ve always landed the jobs I’ve interviewed for” • “I submitted my resume” • “I have a unique style” • “My skills will sell my qualifications” • “I’m analytical” • “I have been successful” • “Don’t give away the farm” • “Conversation was comfortable” • “I’m a great communicator” REALITY • Broaden your scope • Work on that resume & self selling skills • Networking • Research: Be creative & ask questions • Polish is key • Project humble confidence • Negotiate financial terms • Rethink casual and don’t be too sure you got the job • Follow up

  5. Self Check List • What does my resume say about me? • What Technically qualifies me for the role? • Would “I” hire me? • Where are my weaknesses? • Am I up for the challenge? • What are my expectations (am I being realistic)? • Do I need to go back to school? • What kind of references would I receive? • Am I ready to start all over? • What am I walking away from if I leave my current employer?

  6. What the employers really think? • You’re resume is outdated • You’ve lost your competitive edge • You’re not web savvy • You’re overqualified • You can’t keep up • You’re one-dimensional • You’re scattered • You’re high maintenance CHANGE THEIR PERCEPTION. ANTICIPATE THEIR CONCERNS

  7. Job Posting Sites Glassdoor.com Dice.com Mediabistro.com Tweetmyjobs.com Dallasjobs.com Beyond.com Careerjournal.com Snagajob.com Sixfigurejobs.com Valult.com Jobster.com Employmentguide.com Star-telegram.com Jobhat.com Ladders.com • JibberJobber.com • LinkedIn.com • JerichoHR • University Career Centers • Outplacement Firms: Right Management • Local Chamber of Commerce • YahooJobs.com • Indeed.com • Simplyhired.com • Careerbuilder.com • Monster.com • Craigslist.com

  8. Employers Hiring in Dallas • Gaylord Texan • Burlington Northern Santa Fe • Pier 1 Imports • Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. • Texas Health Resources • Raytheon Co. • Verizon Comm. • Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co. • Baylor Health Care System Health care 14,572 • AT&T • HCA Healthcare • Brinker International Inc • TTI, Inc. Semiconductor • I2 Technologies • Texas Instruments • Nortel Networks • Samsung • Southwest Airlines • Sabre Holdings • Beryl • Pearl Hospitality • Greensheet • RGIS • Arlington Chamber of Commerce • BBVA Compass Bank • Liberty Mutual • MedStar EMS • Matrix Resources • Excel Global Partners

  9. Emerging Trends & Tips for Success • Attributes for SUCCESS • Tip #1: Set personal and professional goals

  10. Tips for Success • Tip #2: Accountability–be accountable for achieving these goals • Write personal goals down and review them weekly or at least monthly • Get an accountability partner (Spouses are great for this) • Hire a Coach How can you keep from playing the blame game?

  11. Tips for Success • Tip #3: Don’t let failure hold you back. Learn from it!

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