Opening Doors to Living Wage Careers

1. Opening Doors to Living Wage Careers www.seattlejobsinitiative.com 1

2. Thank You!! • Seattle Jobs Initiative would like to thank the following organizations for their commitment to and support of the Career Bridge/Career Options program: • City of Seattle Human Services Department • City of Seattle Office of Economic Development • Community Sponsors • Special thanks also to the following individuals who have contributed content to this training: • William Castillo, Kelly DeForrest, and PacoMesch- South Seattle Community College • Sherman Wilkins, Nicole Jones, Rosanna Stephens and Dave Trovato – Seattle Jobs Initiative Opening Doors to Living Wage Careers www.seattlejobsinitiative.com 2

3. Mission • Seattle Jobs Initiative is a nonprofit organization that creates opportunities for people to support themselves and their families through living wage careers. Opening Doors to Living Wage Careers www.seattlejobsinitiative.com 3

4. Overview of the Day • Introductions • Overview of the Career Bridge/Career Options Program • Discussing Group Norms • Understanding the Labor Market and Impact of Education • Discussing Workplace Culture and Expectations Opening Doors to Living Wage Careers www.seattlejobsinitiative.com 4

5. The Career Bridge/Career Options Program • Provides focused and personal attention to help individuals understand training and employment options. • Links existing community support with job preparation and career mapping to help individuals realize their potential options in the labor market. Opening Doors to Living Wage Careers www.seattlejobsinitiative.com 5

6. Elements of the Career Bridge/Career Options Program Opening Doors to Living Wage Careers www.seattlejobsinitiative.com 6

7. Group Norms • What are our expectations of each other during the workshop? • How will we interact with one another? • What is acceptable? What is not? Opening Doors to Living Wage Careers www.seattlejobsinitiative.com 7

8. Group Norms • 1. One person speaks at a time. • 2. Each person expresses their own views/Own your own statements. • 3. Give everyone a fair chance to speak/Respect the opinions of other people. • 4. Challenge ideas, not people. No personal attacks. • 5. Everybody agrees to make a strong effort to stay on track with the agenda. • 6. Let’s agree to disagree. • 7. Everybody will seek to focus on the merits of what is being said, making a good faith effort to understand the concerns of others. • 8. Be open to working together. • 9. Maintain a positive learning environment. • 10 Have fun learning. Opening Doors to Living Wage Careers www.seattlejobsinitiative.com 8

9. Labor Market and the Value of a Credential Opening Doors to Living Wage Careers www.seattlejobsinitiative.com 9

10. Seattle has the 4th best economy among cities in US and around the world

11. Job Growth by Major Industry Sectors(August 2012 – Industry Employment Seattle-Bellevue-Everett MD) Opening Doors to Living Wage Careers www.seattlejobsinitiative.com11

12. Job Growth by Subsectors(August 2012 – Industry Employment Seattle-Bellevue-Everett MD) Opening Doors to Living Wage Careers www.seattlejobsinitiative.com12

13. Industry Sectors and Subsectors • Trade, Transportation, and Utilities • Retail Trade • Wholesale Trade • Transportation and Utilities • Professional and Business Services • Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services • Management of Companies & Enterprises • Administrative & Support & Waste Management & Remediation Services • Government • Federal • State • Local • Manufacturing • Durable Goods • Non-Durable Goods • Education and Health Services • Education Services • Health Care & Social Assistance • Leisure & Hospitality • Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation • Accommodation & Food Services • Information • Financial Activities • Finance & Insurance • Real Estate & Rental & Leasing • Construction • Other Services • Mining and Logging Opening Doors to Living Wage Careers www.seattlejobsinitiative.com13

14. Key Employers • What is the largest employer in Seattle? • Can you name five of the ten biggest companies in WA state? Opening Doors to Living Wage Careers www.seattlejobsinitiative.com 14

15. Local Labor Market Today:Unemployment • Unemployment is down • US unemployment rate 7.8% • WA unemployment rate 8.5% • Seattle-Bellevue-Everett 7.6% Opening Doors to Living Wage Careers www.seattlejobsinitiative.com 15

16. Unemployment Rates • (Sept 2012)(July 2012) (June 2011) • King County 7.6% (8.1%) (8.7%) • WA State 8.5% (8.5%) (9.3%) • US 7.8% (8.3%) (9.1%) Opening Doors to Living Wage Careers www.seattlejobsinitiative.com 16

17. Who is Hiring?Job Openings as of 10/19/12 • 15,600 job openings posted with WorkSource • 27,500 job openings posted with Indeed.com • 1,505 manufacturing • 1,116 construction • 795 warehouse • 767 building maintenance Opening Doors to Living Wage Careers www.seattlejobsinitiative.com 17

18. Changes in Labor Market • What has changed in the labor market over the last 10 years? Opening Doors to Living Wage Careers www.seattlejobsinitiative.com 18

19. CHANGE: More Skills Required 67% of jobs in WA • (2.3 million jobs) will require some postsecondary training beyond high school in 2018. EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT

20. More Skills Required - Especially in the Middle Washington State Jobs by Skill Level High Skill Middle Skill Low Skill Source: Skills2Compete Washington 2009, The National Skills Coalition Opening Doors to Living Wage Careers www.seattlejobsinitiative.com 20

21. CHANGE: Employers Can’t Find Workers • of Washington employers reported difficulty in hiring qualified applicants in 2007. 60% EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT

22. CHANGE: Employers Want Credentials • 59% of employers said specific vocational training would make employees more valuable in energy, tourism and recreation, transportation, aerospace, manufacturing and real estate and construction sectors. (Seattle Chamber of Commerce, 2011) Opening Doors to Living Wage Careers www.seattlejobsinitiative.com 22

23. Summary of Changes in Labor Market • More Skills Required • Employers Can’t Find Workers • Employers Want Credentials Opening Doors to Living Wage Careers www.seattlejobsinitiative.com 23

24. Bottom Line: Education Pays Opening Doors to Living Wage Careers www.seattlejobsinitiative.com 24

25. Bottom Line: Education Pays • Between 2008 and 2018, new jobs in Washington requiring postsecondary education and training will grow by 259,000 while jobs for high school graduates and dropouts will grow by 107,000. • 67% of all jobs in Washington (2.3 million jobs) will require some postsecondary training beyond high school in 2018. • Educational attainment and poverty are closely linked - the more education, the less likely an individual is to live in poverty. • Education pays: individuals with an Associate’s degree on average make 20% more than HS graduates, and 70% more than someone with less than a HS diploma. • Source: Help Wanted: Projections of Jobs and Education Requirements Through 2018 Opening Doors to Living Wage Careers www.seattlejobsinitiative.com 25

26. More Education = Less Unemployment During Hard Times U.S. Unemployment by Educational Attainment - 2010

27. Industry Sectors to Consider • Which Industry Sectors • are a Good Fit? Opening Doors to Living Wage Careers www.seattlejobsinitiative.com 27

28. Plan for Short- and Long-Term • Key Things to Consider When Putting Together Your Plan Opening Doors to Living Wage Careers www.seattlejobsinitiative.com 28

29. Making the Transition • Be Ready to Transition • Into the Work Place Opening Doors to Living Wage Careers www.seattlejobsinitiative.com 29

30. Remember This • Labor Market Opportunities exist • Major Focus: Put distance between you and law enforcement and demonstrate stability in your life • Give Back Opening Doors to Living Wage Careers www.seattlejobsinitiative.com 30

31. Workplace Culture and Expectations I Opening Doors to Living Wage Careers www.seattlejobsinitiative.com 31

32. Workplace Culture • Every company has its own unique • company culture. • Pay attention to the way things are done – watch and listen to your colleagues. • Find out what is expected of you. • Learn about the mission and philosophy of the organization. • Don’t try to change the culture until you have been accepted as part of it. Opening Doors to Living Wage Careers www.seattlejobsinitiative.com 32

33. Become a Savvy Employee • The most important relationship will be with your boss. • Learn the expectations of your boss. • Bring solutions, not problems. • A bad boss is not an excuse for poor performance. Opening Doors to Living Wage Careers www.seattlejobsinitiative.com 33

34. Success Strategies in the Workplace • Adopt the right attitude. • Adjust your expectations. • Master “breaking in” skills. • Manage the impression that you make. • Build effective relationships. Opening Doors to Living Wage Careers www.seattlejobsinitiative.com 34

35. Success Strategies in the Workplace • Learn when to lead and when to follow. • Understand the culture of your organization. • Master the tasks of your job. • Acquire additional knowledge/skills needed to perform your job. Opening Doors to Living Wage Careers www.seattlejobsinitiative.com 35

36. Workplace Do’s and Don’ts Do this… ...not that Don’t wait for someone to tell you what to do. Don’t behave appropriately only when the boss is around. Don’t speak poorly of your boss. Don’t make your workplace friendships your primary friendships. Don’t ignore the importance of behaving professionally at work-related functions. • Do take responsibility for your performance and success at work. • Do display consistent, professional behavior. • Do make your boss look good. • Do create positive relationships with coworkers. • Do practice business etiquette at work-related functions. Opening Doors to Living Wage Careers www.seattlejobsinitiative.com 36

37. Unspoken Rules • Behavioral constraints imposed in organizations or societies that are not voiced or written down. These constraints can be implied by actions or statements but are not directly expressed. Opening Doors to Living Wage Careers www.seattlejobsinitiative.com 37

38. Unspoken Rules • What are some examples of unspoken rules? Opening Doors to Living Wage Careers www.seattlejobsinitiative.com 38

39. Ingredients for Success Opening Doors to Living Wage Careers www.seattlejobsinitiative.com 39

40. Homework • Research types of employers and jobs of interest. • Complete job application. Opening Doors to Living Wage Careers www.seattlejobsinitiative.com 40

41. Overview of the Day • Reflections • Overview of Developing a Resume and Cover Letter • Understanding Your Digital Footprint • Creating a Personal Action Plan • Understanding Your Support Networks Opening Doors to Living Wage Careers www.seattlejobsinitiative.com 41

42. Myths about Resume Writing Myth #1: An employer will read my entire resume. Reality: An employer takes 5-10 seconds to scan resumes for key words and experience. Opening Doors to Living Wage Careers www.seattlejobsinitiative.com 42

43. Myths about Resume Writing Myth #2: Once I create a resume I can send it out to every job I see. Reality: Your first ‘general’ resume is the starting point. From there you should target your resume to each job you apply to. Opening Doors to Living Wage Careers www.seattlejobsinitiative.com 43

44. How to apply to a job posting Focus only on jobs you are qualified for and passionate about. Find a job opening that looks like a good fit. Opening Doors to Living Wage Careers www.seattlejobsinitiative.com 44

45. How to apply to a job posting • Target your resume directly toward the job: • Research the Company Website • Their mission statement • The customersthey serve • The services they provide • The length of time they have been in business • Who works at the company/organization • Use the Job Description – find out the key words. • The easiest place to start is the Summary of Qualifications. • If there is no job description, then use Onetonline.org Opening Doors to Living Wage Careers www.seattlejobsinitiative.com 45

46. How to apply to a job posting Submit a targeted cover letter and resume. Follow up. Opening Doors to Living Wage Careers www.seattlejobsinitiative.com 46

47. What does a good resume look like? Opening Doors to Living Wage Careers www.seattlejobsinitiative.com 47

48. Resume Themes • Be professional in style and content. • Think in terms of what value you have added and value you will add. • Be truthful and accurate while highlighting the positive. Opening Doors to Living Wage Careers www.seattlejobsinitiative.com 48

49. Resume Formatting • Keep it brief (1 page only). • Use standard sized, white paper (8 ½” x 11”). • Use black ink, basic font styles, sized no smaller than 10 point font and no bigger than 12 point font. Opening Doors to Living Wage Careers www.seattlejobsinitiative.com 49

50. Resume Formatting • Use consistent formatting. • Avoid templates. • Correct all grammar and spelling errors. • Avoid abbreviations (i.e. Certified Nursing Assistant vs. CNA). • Avoid personal pronouns such as “I”. • Avoid contractions (don’t = do not). • Maintain a visually appealing format (white space). Opening Doors to Living Wage Careers www.seattlejobsinitiative.com 50