KATHERINE READ

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, EMPLOYER RELATIONSUNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA

KREAD@MAIL.UCF.EDU(407) 823-2336

Training the Career Counselor

Advising your Client in Job Search Strategies

Assisting Clients in…

Understanding Job Market CyclesExploring Hidden and Open Job MarketsConducting Self-AssessmentIdentifying & Developing a NetworkLocating OpportunitiesDrafting a Resume & Cover LetterPreparing for the InterviewPerforming a Reality CheckUtilizing websites and resourcesUnderstanding Networking

Job Market Cycles

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Hidden and Open Job Markets

DecisionMaker

Open Job Market

General Public

Hidden Job MarketDirectlyKnown

Referrals

IndirectlyKnown

Unknown

Client Self Assessment

Skills and AbilitiesInterestsEducationPersonalityPreferences

What are his or her…

How do these match up to the current job market?Can your client prioritize and make adjustments?

Identify and Develop a Network

Who is already in the network?

How can the network be expanded?

How can I find others? www.LinkedIn.com www.grouplinked.com www.opennetworker.c

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Process of Networking

Develop a list of networking contacts, starting with people you know

Inform contacts of employment goals and enlist them in assisting with your search

Provide contacts with current resumeMaintain regular communication with

contactsThank anyone who has provided you with

assistance

Networking Activities

Phone callsE-mailsLettersCareer FairsInternshipsAttend

conferencesInformational

Interviews

Job Shadowing/Externships

Mentoring programsJoin campus clubs and

organizationsInterim Strategies:

volunteer/part-time work, related job in industry or company, start your own business, further training

Networking with LinkedIn.com

Update your Profile, Work ExperienceJoin GroupsFind Others

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Helping Your Client Connect Experience

How do they define experience?Can he/she use the language of an

industry? Can he/she emphasize transferrable

skillsDoes your client know it is his/her

responsibility to connect past experience to the position sought?

Job Search Materials

Application / Work HistoryEmployer ResearchResumeCandidate Correspondence

Cover Letter, Letter of Interest, Prospecting Letter

PortfoliosPlan of Action

Locate Opportunities

Open Job Market Only 20% of jobs are in the open job market Online searching, news postings, company websites, etc.

Hidden Job Market Anticipated openings, current openings not posted 80% of all jobs are found on the hidden job market!

Is your Client Considering All Options?

Networking with Friends and Family

Job Search EnginesNetworking with PeersOn-campus recruitingJob Fairs and ExposNetworking with Anyone!Targeted MailingPlacement Agencies

Help your Client Prepare for the Interview

Assisting your client to…Research the companyReview commonly-asked questionsPractice with a professionalUse online resourcesDress professionally

Helping Your Client Get Real

Get Real about TimelinesGet Real about ChancesGet Real about Effort & EnergyGet Real about Staying OrganizedGet Real about RejectionGet Real about a Support System

Related Resources & Websites

www.jobhuntersbible.com What Color is Your Parachute?www. collegegrad.com Do What You Arewww.rileyguide.comwww.CareerTv.comwww.quintcareers.comAdditional Books, Resources, Articles, Blogs

Questions? Discussion Items?

KATHERINE READkread@mail.ucf.edu(407) 823-2336

Lifetips.com Job Search Guruwww.linkedin.com/katherineread