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2014. Job Hunt Jungle Capture the Winds of Change Active Job Searching o Networking Hidden Market, How & Where o Present Yourself Elevator speech, Professional
Capture the Winds of Change Active Job Searching o Networking
Hidden Market, How & Where o Present Yourself Elevator speech,
Professional Dress o Employment Documents Effective employment
application
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ACTIVE Job Searching Planning, organizing, researching, and
courageously engaging in job search activities such as networking
and the employment application process, while demonstrating your
skills, which will solve a problem or meet a need for a potential
employer, and result in landing of a job. Whats the worse thing
that can happen to you?
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Traditional VS Active The TRADITIONAL JOB SEARCH METHOD
involves such strategies as looking in the want ads, searching
through help wanted notices on bulletin boards, going to employment
agencies, applying for jobs in the personnel office of companies,
and even searching online job boards. All these traditional methods
involve a person reacting to a job that has already been publicly
offered. 20-30% of jobs are found in this Open Market 80% of job
seekers use this method
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Traditional VS Active The ACTIVE JOB SEARCH METHOD does not
involve waiting until the job is advertised. It involves techniques
that lead to jobs being offered before they are publicly
advertised. Instead of techniques, this job search method is more a
state of mind. This involves the Hidden job market 70-80% of jobs
are found in the Hidden Market Only 20-30% of job seekers use the
hidden market
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TRADITIONAL - AdvantagesACTIVE - Advantages Provide a familiar
structure.Allows one to find about unadvertised jobs. Applicants
who look very good on paper have an edge. De-emphasizes comparison
with others-- emphasizes skills and abilities of individual. People
with interest and skills that fit standard positions have an edge.
Allows potential employees to find out about potential employers.
Allows applicants to create jobs using their unique skills. More
than 70% of job seekers who use this method find jobs. TRADITIONAL
- DisadvantagesACTIVE - Disadvantages Less than 30% of job seekers
find jobs using this method. Unfamiliar to many job seekers.
Emphasis on fitting person to job not the job to a person. Requires
time and energy. People who want to use a unique or unusual
blending of skills rarely find positions this way. Requires
assertiveness and a take charge attitude. Source: Kansas City
Kansas Community College www.kckcc.eduwww.kckcc.edu
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Networking Communicating who you are, what you can do, and what
you want to do with as many people as possible. o Networking
Requires: Planning Organizing Research skills Courage o NOT Asking
people for a job! o When should you start networking for your
future job?
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Build Your Network You Instructors/ Teachers Community Groups
or Leaders Sports Clubs Fellow Students Neighbors /Friends Family
Members Volunteers Co- Workers Customers Have you ever landed a job
through someone you know?
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Building Your Network Customer o I think I might like to work
in a business like this. What do you like about working in this
field? How would you recommend that I get started in this field?
Volunteer o Im excited to be a part of this event! Please let me
know how I might be of the most help. Do you volunteer with this
project every year? Do you know of other community projects that
need volunteers? Current Job o Do your best and keep a positive
attitude. Be polite and helpful to customers. School o Maintain
good attendance, show a good attitude, be a good team player,
complete projects/assignments to the best of your ability.
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Online Networking Facebook o Maintain a professional profile
Linked-In www.linkedin.comwww.linkedin.com o Professional online
networking site o Search a companys name on Linked-In to see your
connections that are connected to that company. More than 75% of
employers use social networks to look up potential employees!
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When will you start your Active Job Search? Now you have a
Round Tu-It . So just do it!!! Stand and tell me when!
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Coming Soon!
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Networking to get a Job
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The Elevator Speech/Pitch An elevator speech or pitch is a
short summary used to quickly and simply define a person, product,
service, or organization and its promise of value to be delivered.
The name elevator pitch reflects the idea that it should be
possible to deliver the summary in the time span of an elevator
ride, or approximately thirty seconds to two minutes. Who am I?
What do I offer ? What problem can I solve ? What are the main
contributions I can make to the company? What should the listener
do as a result of hearing this?
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Developing your Elevator Speech Know your audience and know
yourself -- including your key strengths, adjectives that describe
you, a description of what you are trying to let others know about
you, and a statement of your interest in the company or industry
the person represents. Include the 3 Ps o Previous Experience from
education or previous job experience o Portable (transferrable)
Skills customer focus, leadership, organization, communication,
time management, budgeting o Personal traits/passions quick
learner, results-oriented, positive attitude, creative, analytical
Sources:
http://careerservices.wvu.edu/students/build-it/interviewing/developing-your-elevator-speech
http://www.wellesley.edu/sites/default/files/assets/departments/cws/files/elevatorspeech.pdf
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Think Like the Employer What does the employer need/want from a
new employee? Honesty / Integrity Loyalty Focused Problem Solver
Initiative Trustworthiness Team Player Fit into Company Culture
Customer Service Willing to Learn Communication Skills Positive
Attitude Flexible Creative Good Work Ethic Positive Representative
of Company Technical Skills Respectful Professionalism
Dependability Ability
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Create your Speech/Pitch Clarify your job target -- Until you
know your job target, nobody can help you find it. Put it on paper
-- Write down everything youd want a prospective employer to know
about your skills, accomplishments and work experiences that are
relevant to your target position. Edit it down to the most
important points. Format it -- A good pitch should answer three
questions: Who are you? What do you do? What do you want?
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Create your Speech/Pitch Tailor the speech/pitch to them, not
you -- Its important to remember that the people listening to your
speech will have their antennas tuned to WIFM (Whats in It for Me?)
So be sure to focus your message on their needs. Eliminate industry
jargon -- make your pitch easy for anyone to understand, so avoid
using acronyms and tech-speak that the average person or job
interviewer might not understand. Practice reading your
speech/pitch out loud -- writing is more formal and structured than
speaking. If youre not careful, your elevator pitch can come off
sounding more like an infomercial than a conversation. Source:
http://www.forbes.com/sites/nextavenue/2013/02/04/the-perfect-elevator-
pitch-to-land-a-job/
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Hello, my name is Andrew Parker. My work experience is in the
food service industry where I learned the importance of
high-quality customer service. I will soon graduate from Kiamichi
Technology Centers Automotive Service Technology program. I am
eager to begin a career where I can use my analytical skills, my
passion for cars, and my automotive training to keep my customers
cars running at optimal performance levels. I have a positive
attitude and strive to do my best every day. Do I sound like
someone you would want on your team?
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Hi, my name is Michelle James and I will soon be a graduate of
Kiamichi Technology Centers Health Careers Program. I have a
passion for working with elderly people, and have recently
completed the requirements for my Home Health Aide certification. I
am looking forward to starting a career providing excellent care
for senior citizens in our community. While completing my nurse
aide clinical work, my clients commented that I provided excellent
care and that I brightened their day with my visits. Could I
schedule a time to discuss any opportunities that your company
might have for a person with my qualifications?
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Critically-Important Smile Eye Contact Hand shake
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So tell me When is the Choctaw Career Expo? February 26, 2014
Please stand if you know the answer!
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Coming Soon! Halliburton Verizon Communications Tyson Foods
Kelworth Trucking OU Medical System Fedex Trinity Industries Mercy
Hospital Lowes Providence of Oklahoma Mays Home Care Tulsa Life
Flight Symbiotic Aquaponics OK Dept. of Transportation BancFirst
Choctaw Nation HR McAlester Regional Health OSU-IT Grayson College
OSU Oklahoma City University OU Paris Jr. College St. Gregorys
University Veterans Resource Center
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Present Yourself Dress like a Professional in your career
field. o 4 Words of Wisdom Clean Neat Conservative Well-fitting o
Ladies not too short, not too low-cut, not too tight o Gentlemen
not too baggy, they dont want to see your underwear What does your
Clothing & personal appearance say about your work habits?
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**Jeans? Only in career fields where jeans are acceptable or
required (i.e. welding, construction, warehouses, etc.) o ALWAYS:
Clothing that makes you look & feel confident Conservative
clothing & shoes that are appropriate for your industry
SunglassesFlip-flopsHats T-ShirtsFlashy jewelry Strong
perfume/cologne Bright colors/designs StilettosDramatic Makeup
Over-worn clothingShortsSpaghetti Straps Chew gum Drinking
soda/coffee Taking cell phone Show tattoosJeans**Sandals (open
toes) (Avoid)
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Whats right in my field? Research the company o What does a
professional person in my field wear to work every day? Company
website Your network Be a customer Chamber of Commerce Current
employee of the company Research your industry
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Appropriate?
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Details Personal Hygiene o Soap/Shampoo o Deodorant o Brush
teeth o Neat hair style o Clean/neat finger nails Other o
Wrinkle-free clothing o Clean shoes o Organization Folder,
Briefcase, Purse Ink Pen, Resume, Business Cards, Portfolio Time
management
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Clothing Sources Job search clothing may be obtained at a
variety of resources o Theres no $ amount required Wal-Mart Stage
Thrift store Borrowed, Etc. Visit the Dress For Success Exhibit at
the Career Expo for additional information!
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So tell me What will YOU wear to the Career Expo to meet with a
potential employer? Please stand and share!
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10 Lucky KTC Students will win $25 gift cards!
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VIP Career Success Passport Lapel Pin Dress for Success in your
Professional field Resume o www.okjobmatch.com (excellent Resume
builder) www.okjobmatch.com o Resume Resources:
www.choctawcareers.com, Employment Serviceswww.choctawcareers.com
10 Lucky KTC Students will win $25 gift cards
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Completing the Killer App The Employment Application o
Organizations typically use the application form as the initial
screening device for applicants. What makes them "killer" is they
too often ask for superficial information. Yet employers use this
information to make deep cuts in the applicant pool, using
applications to eliminate as much as 90 percent of the applicants.
Source: Dr. Robert Gatewood:
http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-
careers/2013/04/25/how-to-complete-a-killer-job-applicationhttp://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-
careers/2013/04/25/how-to-complete-a-killer-job-application
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What Does Your Application Tell About You? Attention to detail
o Did you fill in the blanks correctly? Problem solving skills o
Did you read and analyze questions on application? Ability to
follow instructions o Can/did you take the time to read and follow
instructions? Organizational skills and neat work habits o Can you
write legibly ? Can you organize & communicate
information?
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Filling out the Application Dress professionally (you never
know who you will meet!) Dont take your cell phone in with you!
Take 2 identical black ink pens (fine point) Take your resume
&/or portfolio (it has information that will help you) Take
identification at least 2 types Take applicable
certificates/licenses Take a dictionary (and use it!) Tell the
TRUTH, dont try to hide anything & dont exaggerate!
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Use Caution READ the entire application (including
instructions) before you write anything! Never leave blanks if the
question doesnt apply, write NA or N/A or -------- Write within
spaces allowed. ALWAYS PRINT!.......NEATLY!!! If they cant read it,
it goes in the trash. Errors? Draw a single line through it.
White-out may be used very conservatively. NEATNESS COUNTS! A neat
application tells the employer that you take pride in your
work.
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The Questions Position o Never write Anything. It gives the
employer no clues about your skills; be specific & tell the
employer exactly which position you want Start Date o 2 week
notice, reliable transportation, child care, appointments; Never
write ASAP give them a date Salary Desired o Entry Level,
Negotiable, Open Education o Correct dates & hours/years
completed, school names & addresses, certificates, degrees Work
History o Be honest, never write Quit, be Positive, COMPLETE work
history
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The Big Blank Space Many applications have a space that says
something like Please list additional skills or training applicable
to the position for which you have applied. This is a chance to
sell yourself! Know the minimum requirements & desired
qualities for the job you want. List ALL of your technical skills,
qualifications, certifications, soft skills, computer skills, etc.
that might be useful in meeting the requirements of this job. Give
examples! Make a bullet list OR write in sentence format. FILL the
space! Watch your spelling! Prepare your statement/list ahead of
time!
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References Individuals who can Honestly Say Good Things About
You ! supervisors, teachers, coaches, co- workers, customers,
community leaders, prominent people who know you References should
be 18 or older Never use relatives as references ASK BEFORE YOU
LIST o Spell names correctly o Get correct mailing addresses &
phone numbers Hiring managers WILL contact your references!
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Background Checks If the manager wants to hire you, he/she can
check These may be National checks! Past Employment Education
References Professional Licenses Criminal Convictions Sex Offender
Registry Credit Report Social Security Number Marriage/Divorce
Records Motor Vehicle Reports Workers Compensation Claims Terrorist
Search Address History Lawsuits Judgments & Liens Bankruptcy
Records News & Media Reports They may also Check your MySpace
or FaceBook or Twitter!!! Google your name??!!
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Complete the Application Sign it! write in cursive! Date it! Be
sure you know the date! Read it over! If you completed it at home
Dont fold it, keep it neat & clean! Ask if you may attach your
resume. Politely turn it in! What does an incomplete/soiled/
wrinkled application say about your work habits?
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On-Line Applications Locate the application and the job
description on the companys website Identify key terms in order to
match your skills to the position Download and print appl. for
review Fill out a written rough draft Review written copy for
accuracy Type the correction information into the online form Proof
and submit Just as with a paper application, include Key words that
match the job description. Neatness Counts!... Watch for typos
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Summary Summary How is Active Job Searching different from
traditional job searching? How/where can you build your Network?
Should you ask a person in your network for a job? What should I
wear as a Professional in my field? What skills can I communicate
through my employment application?
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So tell me How might a KTC student be qualified to get a VIP
Career Success Passport at the Expo? Wear Winds of Change Lapel Pin
Dress Professionally Bring your Resume
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Need help with your Resume, Applications, Interviews? Find
webinars and tons of helpful job search information at:
www.choctawcareers.com/jobs www.choctawcareers.com/jobs Workshop
hand-outs and Job Search Webinars are available at:
www.choctawcareers.comwww.choctawcareers.com Click on Employment
Services then Find A Job
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We hope that you will capture the Winds of Change Active Job
Search strategies to reach your job search goals! Bryan Martin
Leflore, Latimer, & Haskell counties Jane Buffington -Atoka,
Coal, Pittsburg, Hughes counties ** Deidre Inselman Bryan county
and Texas ** Stacy Hallmark Choctaw, Pushmataha, & McCurtain
counties Rhonda Mize Oklahoma, Logan, Payne, Pawnee, Creek, Tulsa,
Rogers, & Lincoln counties ** ** These specialists also work
with clients in OK counties outside of Choctaw Nation boundaries.
Choctaw Nation Career Development 580-920-2260 | 866-933-2260
www.choctawcareers.com