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Job Search Tips for 2012

Job Search Tips for 2012. Presented by Bernie Frazier, SPHR St. Louis Children’s Hospital. The Bad News!. Today’s Labor Market (ugh!) Number of entry-level job applicants 2x and 3x normal levels over the past two years. The Good News!. The unemployment rate for workers with at least a

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Job Search Tips for 2012

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  1. Job Search Tips for 2012 Presented by Bernie Frazier, SPHR St. Louis Children’s Hospital

  2. The Bad News! Today’s Labor Market (ugh!) Number of entry-level job applicants 2x and 3x normal levels over the past two years

  3. The Good News! The unemployment rate for workers with at least a bachelor’s degree is….. 4.2% Source: BLS, 3/2012

  4. So, what do you do?

  5. YOU, Inc. • $250 million in annual sales • #1 customer generates 50% of your annual sales • Top sales person services your top customer • Things are going well…. • ….until your top sales person gives you his/her letter of resignation! Who will be his/her replacement?

  6. #1: Think Like a Recruiter

  7. Do You Recognize These Dates? 9/11/2001 9/30/2009

  8. What About This Date? 12/4/2009

  9. #2: The Old Rules Have Changed,Accept it and Move On! • Don’t be ashamed that you were laid off! • The newspaper classifieds are dead! • Job boards are not king! • Recruiters probably won’t call you back! 2012! 1997

  10. #3: Do Your Homework Industries and Companies “30 Seconds of Fame” Networking Opportunities Interview Prep

  11. #4: Project a Positive Attitude

  12. #4: Project a Positive Attitude

  13. #4: Project a Positive Attitude (Pulse Check) • Have you spoken negatively about your former employer (company and/or boss) to a potential employer or key networking contact? How often? • Do you dwell on the negative about your last job with your family, friends, and close professional associates? • Do you laugh/smile when speaking of your last work experience, or do you frown/roll your eyes? • Are you optimistic or pessimistic about your future? • Do you display a “can do” or “can’t do” attitude to others?

  14. #5: Know What You Want “If you don’t know where you are going, any road will get you there.” ~Lewis Carroll~ Spend some time in reflection Ask and answer the tough questions Conduct research Seek assistance

  15. #6: A Good Resume is Your Key “Good” defined: • Relevant experience, education and skills • User-friendly for your audience • Free from typos • Information is accurate • Use great action words…. Implemented vs. Started Collaborated vs. Worked with Modified vs. Changed Constructed vs. Built

  16. #7: Develop a Personal Brand Personal Brand defined: • The process by which we market ourselves to others E-mail Address Voicemail Greeting Cover Letter , Resume and References Wardrobe “30 Seconds of Fame” Portfolio of your work and accomplishments On-line Profiles You can be perceived like this….

  17. #7: Develop a Personal Brand ….or you can be perceived like this E-mail Address Voicemail Greeting Cover Letter , Resume and References Wardrobe “30 Seconds of Fame” Portfolio of your work and accomplishments On-line Profiles

  18. #7: Develop a Personal Brand What do you think when you see … This This vs. vs. vs.

  19. #8: Embrace Social Networking

  20. #8: Embrace Social Networking Quiz Time! Q: How many people are on Facebook? 800+ million Source: Facebook Statistics Q: How many people are on LinkedIn? ~150 million Source: LinkedIn Press Center Q: How many people “tweet”? 100 million Source: CMS Wire, 10/18/2011 Q: Which site is tops for finding a job? Why? LinkedIn. That’s where recruiters are!

  21. #8: Embrace Social Networking Quiz Time! Q: Name 4 ways to use LinkedIn to find a job. 1. Build out your profile and use key words 2. Connect with people directly 3. Join groups to connect with people 4. Use your “Update” area Q: Name 3 ways to “tweet” your way into a job? 1. Follow targeted others to build up your following 2. “Tweet” your status 3. Use Tweetdeck…..

  22. #8: Embrace Social Networking Welcome to “Twitter Land”!

  23. #8: Embrace Social Networking Welcome to “Tweetdeck”!

  24. #8: Embrace Social Networking Tweetdeck….so what?

  25. #8: Embrace Social Networking Tweetdeck….so what?

  26. #8: Embrace Social Networking Tweetdeck….so what?

  27. #9: Network, Network, Network 80% of jobs are filled through networking ABC News • Renew your mind and make it fun • Be confident and optimistic • It will cost you time, money and energy • Have your “30 Seconds of Fame” ready

  28. #9: Network, Network, Network 80% of jobs are filled through networking ABC News Have your palm down as much as you have it up Place effort on networking when you DON’T need it

  29. #10: Don’t Snub the Help! Who’s the help??

  30. #10: Don’t Snub the Help! Receptionists Admin. Assistants Maintenance Workers Housekeeping Staff Food Service Staff Other Support Staff

  31. In Summary 1: Act like a candidate, think like a recruiter 2: The old rules have changed, accept it and move on 3: Do your homework 4: Have/develop a positive attitude 5: Know what you want 6: A good resume is your key 7: Develop a personal brand 8: Embrace social networking 9: Network, network, network 10: Don’t snub the help

  32. Questions?

  33. Thank you!

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