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Job Search

Job Search. What’s New? What’s Next?. Introductions. How did you find your last job? How long ago was your last job search?. Goals. To identify what has changed in the job search process. To map out the steps in the process.

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Job Search

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  1. Job Search What’s New? What’s Next?

  2. Introductions • How did you find your last job? • How long ago was your last job search?

  3. Goals • To identify what has changed in the job search process. • To map out the steps in the process. • To identify resources to help you in your journey.

  4. What’s New • Technology • Online job postings • Social media • Applicant Tracking Systems • Interviewing (e.g., Skype, HireVue) • Cell phones – expectation of instant accessibility • Research – info on employers, jobs, people

  5. What’s New • Job search is more targeted and employer-focused (WCYD-FM*) • How do you fit? • What problems do you solve? • Employers won’t translate or generalize; you have to show the match

  6. What’s New • The largest jobs growth over the last decade has been in “alternate work” • “the gig economy” or “permalance” • “nonstandard employment” • Contract and temp jobs • Independent contracting • Online arrangements, e.g., Uber, Airbnb

  7. What’s New • Screening (in vs. out) • Phone screens • Assessments • Work samples • Social media review • Credit check • Background check • References

  8. Job Search Steps • Discussion: What are the steps in the job search process? What do you think is the first step?

  9. Job Search Steps • Self-Assessment/Reality Check • Financial needs • Skills, Values, Interests • Career/Job Target • If you know these, proceed to step 2. • If you need help figuring out any of the above, see resource list.

  10. Job Search Steps • Research Career Goal • Is there a demand? • What skills are required? • Do you have the skills? • Do you need training/certification? • What is the salary?

  11. Job Search Steps 3. Identify and Research Target Employers • Why? • How?

  12. Job Search Steps 4. Understand the Role of Recruiters • What they do/don’t do for you. • Temp/contract work vs. “regular” employment.

  13. Job Search Steps 5. Develop Your Messaging • Elevator Pitch • Resume • LinkedIn • Cover Letter • Interview

  14. Job Search Steps 6. Network • Boost your application • Find new opportunities • Be a resource to others • Market research/reality check • Join professional associations, Meetups, Eventbrite • Follow up with your network for references

  15. Job Search Steps 7. Find Jobs and Apply • Assessment • Do you match the requirements? • Can you demonstrate that you have the skills/experience? • Application • Follow the directions • Customize for human vs. computer audience • Follow-up • Whether, when, how

  16. Job Search Steps 8. Interview • Research • Preparation • Follow-up • When, how • Multiple rounds

  17. Job Search Steps 9. Negotiate the Offer • Research the market • What is negotiable?

  18. Job Search Steps 10. Accept the Offer/Transition • Let us know when you land!!! http://bit.ly/IGotAJob

  19. Extra Steps Practice Self-Care • Monitor how you spend your time. • Take time out to recharge your battery. • Surround yourself with positive people. • Exercise. • Spend time doing what you love.

  20. Extra Steps Volunteer • Gain/use professional skills • Make new networking contacts • Feel a positive sense of purpose

  21. Action Steps What steps do you need to take to move forward? 1. ____________________________ 2. ____________________________ 3. ____________________________

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