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Effective Job Searching

Effective Job Searching. Today’s objectives…. Identify the six steps to an effective job search Define what an action plan is Create an action plan for going forward. Job Search Steps. What is my goal? When do I want to reach my goal?

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Effective Job Searching

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  1. Effective Job Searching

  2. Today’s objectives… • Identify the six steps to an effective job search • Define what an action plan is • Create an action plan for going forward

  3. Job Search Steps

  4. What is my goal? When do I want to reach my goal? How much time a week can I devote to my job search?

  5. Are you able to name your strengths? • Does it matter?

  6. What if I don’t know how to describe my skills? • Self exploration • Career Counselling

  7. People Companies Sector

  8. Career Action Plan • What is a Career Action Plan? • Why do I need one?

  9. Update your résumé and other employment documents • Prepare a 30 second introduction • Create a networking list • Practice interviewing • Contact your references

  10. Start applying • Check company/job website regularly • Connect with your network • Go on informational interviews • Attend conferences, events, etc. • Always send thank you letters

  11. The Hidden Job Market Job Postings- Visible 20-30% Jobs Not Posted- Hidden 70-80%

  12. The Value of Networking

  13. Evaluate job offers • Learn etiquette on job acceptance or refusal • Maintain network • Continue to develop skills

  14. Q&A

  15. Career Services Centre • Drop-in • MyCareer.dal.ca • Job postings • Career calendar • Book an appointment 11 River Road Dalhousie University, Truro Campus 893-7895 rosanne.chapman@dal.ca

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