Exploring Your Job Options

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This workshop walks you through an effective 4-step process that helps you evaluate yourself, your options, your best matches, and develop an action plan to secure jobs that best match the "real you." You'll also learn about other helpful workshops and resources that tie into this process.

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EXPLORING YOUR JOB OPTIONS

AGENDAPersonal Mission Statement

Career Action Plan

Setting Goals

4 Steps to Success

Helpful Websites

Closing Remarks/Q&A

What is YOUR Personal Mission A personal mission statement:

Life direction and destination

Defines the steps to take

Reminder of goals, beliefs & values

Internal compass to keep stayed course

Career Action Plan

Looks at where you are

Where you want to go

What you must do to get there

OBJECTIVES:

• Desired job

• What is important to you in a career

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• Best / Favorite skills

• Accomplishments

• How you get results

Action plans include

Tips for successful job

changes Identify job target and industry

Research, research, research

Set your priorities

Update your job search skills

Create a clear action plan

Keep records

4-Step Process Step 1: Self

Step 2: Options

Step 3: Match

Step 4: Action

Self-Assessment / Evaluation

EDUCATION

TRAINING

PROFESSIONAL

DEVELOPMENT

SKILLS

EXPERIENCE

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

INTERESTS

VALUES

PERSONALITY GOALS

DREAMS

ASPIRATIONS

QUALIFICATIONS

EXPLORATION

Labor Market Information (LMI)

Industries

Training Options

Local Companies

Determine what matches you best

Achieve personal, financial & career goals

Research Career Fields

Salary Requirements

o Calculate living expenses

o Explore job options that meet living costs

o Salary Negotiation

o Personal Commercial

o California Reality Check

o Begin process of elimination

o Confirm labor market demand

o Narrow your options

o Explore related alternatives “just in case”

o Consider short term and long term goals

o Settle on ONE, perhaps TWO at most

BEST OPTIONS

STEPPING INTO SUCCESS Build a “raw list” of employers

Convert “raw list” to “hot list” Effective job search strategies include:

NetworkingDirect employer contactCold CallingKnocking on employer’s door

Use your planner Keep track of activities

Volunteering Builds strong relationships

Great for networking

Keeps skills fresh

Develops new skills

Creates positive references

Fills gaps in work history

Can lead to job offers

Today’s Required Skills Communication Skills

Team Attitude and Behaviors

Initiative & Motivation

Diversity Awareness & Acceptance

Computer Literacy

Customer Service Orientation

Problem Solving Abilities

Choosing a School or Training Reasons to consider vocational training

Job type not in demandCan’t find job with existing skillsWant to change job or industrySeeking a more promising career

Risks to avoidHigh costPrograms inadequateNot connected to employers

If You Opt for Vocational Training: Visit facility and talk to key staff

Review training materials

Ask about job placement rates

Conduct independent research on school

Get references for employers and graduates

Confirm that training is current and relevant

Check other training options

Samuel

USAJOBSwww.usajobs.gov

State Personnel Board www.spb.ca.gov

CalJOBSwww.caljobs.ca.gov

Want to learn more?

To learn more, attend the next

“Exploring Your Job Options”

workshop happening at the nearest San Diego Metro Region Career Center to you!

Click on the LINK below to find out by attending the workshop!

Workshop Calendar

Metro Career Center 3910 University Ave., Ste. 300, San Diego, CA 92105 (619) 516-2200

South Metro Career Center 4389 Imperial Ave., San Diego, CA 92113 (619) 266-4200

Central Library B of A/Merrill Lynch Workforce Development Ctr 330 Park Blvd, 5th Floor San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 231-4289

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