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Strategies for A Successful Job Search

What’s on the Menu? q Create a Job Search Plan q Where to Find Jobs q Job Search Tips

Create a Job Search Plan

Plan your Job Search Create a Job Search Plan 1. Type of Work 2. Set an Schedule 3. Get Organized 4. Create a Resume 5. Research Employers

Plan your Job Search Create a Job Search Plan 1. Type of Work 2. Set an Schedule 3. Get Organized 4. Create a Resume 5. Research Employers

Plan your Job Search Type of Work § Decide what kind of work you are interested in § Get help with career guidance § Find a Local Workforce Office (i. e. Career. Source § Talk to your Education Center § Explore career options § § § Take assessments Research potential employers Read professional journals

Plan your Job Search Type of Work (Cont. ) § What is in Demand Researching the job market will make your job search more effective. § § Fastest-growing careers Careers with the most openings Careers with the largest employment Careers with declining employment

Plan your Job Search What’s in Demand - Occupation Snapshot

Plan your Job Search Create a Job Search Plan 1. Type of Work 2. Set an Schedule 3. Get Organized 4. Create a Resume 5. Research Employers

Plan your Job Search 2. Set a Schedule Make a weekly or daily schedule of job search activities. Example of how you can create your own timeline: § 30 Minutes Daily — review any new job postings from on line search engines as we discussed in our The Web section. Print out a list of the jobs with their job description and web link. § 20 Minutes Daily — review the classified ads and circle jobs you want to apply for. § 30 Minutes Daily — work on your list of companies and organizations you desire to work for. § 20 Minutes Daily — work your list of recruiters you need to contact as discussed in our Recruiters page.

Plan your Job Search Create a Job Search Plan 1. Type of Work 2. Set an Schedule 3. Get Organized 4. Create a Resume 5. Research Employers

Plan your Job Search 3. Get Organized Organize your: § Resume § Professional and personal references § School certificates § Qualifications, skill certificates and awards

Plan your Job Search Create a Job Search Plan 1. Type of Work 2. Set an Schedule 3. Get Organized 4. Create a Resume 5. Research Employers

Plan your Job Search Create a Job Search Plan 1. Type of Work 2. Set an Schedule 3. Get Organized 4. Create a Resume 5. Research Employers

Plan your Job Search 5 Research Employers What Information I should be looking for and where should I find it? WHAT? § Products/Services § Industry § Types of jobs § Company’s mission and values § How long they have been in business? § Number of employees and hiring policy § Employer’s reviews WHERE? § Employer’s website § Chamber of Commerce’s directories § Industry-specific publications

Where to Find Jobs

Plan your Job Search Where to Find Jobs 1. Online Search 2. Employment Agencies 3. Job Fairs 4. Networking Groups

Plan your Job Search Where to Find Jobs 1. Online Search 2. Employment Agencies 3. Job Fairs 4. Networking Groups

Plan your Job Search 1. Online Job Search Use online resources to make connections and learn about jobs. Some of tools you should use to make the most of the Internet during your job search: § Company websites § Social media sites § Job boards or job banks § Online periodicals § Association websites § Search engines

Find Jobs Online Job Search (Cont. ) Job Banks What can you do on a job bank? Search and apply for jobs; post your resume; and, get LMI Types of job banks: • Indeed • Monster • Career. Builder Types of State/National job banks: • Employ. Florida • People. First • Career. One. Stop • USA Jobs • Vet. Central

Find Jobs 2. Employment Agencies Recruiting and staffing services can be excellent resources in your job search Types of Employment Agencies: § Recruitment Services (Headhunters) § Staffing Agencies

Find Jobs 3. Job Fairs They are an opportunity for job seekers to speak directly to employers that might have job openings, but they can be a mixed experience. It's important to have the right expectations for what you can and cannot do at a job fair. • Set a plan for before, during and after the job fair

Find Jobs 4. Networking Groups § Networking facts: § It is not the same as asking for a job. Usually your networking contacts will not be potential employers § It helps you learn inside information about jobs that are being created § It lets you tap into the “hidden network”—the many jobs that are never advertised § It's helpful for ongoing professional and personal development § An employer who is not hiring today may be looking for someone like you tomorrow

Job Search Tips

Get tips to improve job search results. Strengthen your job search by using strategies that work. Find ideas to sharpen your online image and resources to help when relocating for work. § § § Not getting results? Background checks? Your online image Relocate Are you overqualified? Job Search checklist

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