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An O*NET Academy Briefing:An O*NET Academy Briefing:

O*NET Tools for the Job SeekerO*NET Tools for the Job Seeker

Presented by Dr. JanetPresented by Dr. Janet WallWall

Senior Trainer, O*NET AcademySenior Trainer, O*NET Academy

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Goals of WebinarGoals of Webinar

• Provide some tools that will help you work with job seekers– Finding a Job– Resume Preparation– Interviewing– Thank You Letters– Salary Negotiation

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Finding a Job: State Job BanksFinding a Job: State Job Bankshttp://www.careeronestop.org/JobSearch/COS_jobsites.aspx

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Create a Resume: Forest Fire FightersCreate a Resume: Forest Fire Fighters

• What do they do?

• What tools do they use?

• What skills and abilities do they have?

Use O*NET information to create a resume.

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ResumeResume

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Enter Occupational TitleEnter Occupational Title

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What Do They Do?What Do They Do?

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What Tools Do They Use?What Tools Do They Use?

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What Skills Do They Have?What Skills Do They Have?

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What Abilities Do They Use?What Abilities Do They Use?

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Tools for Creating a ResumeTools for Creating a Resume

http://www.careerinfonet.org/resume/resume_intro.asp?nodeid=26

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Types of ResumesTypes of Resumes

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FeaturesFeatures

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Types of Resumes and TemplatesTypes of Resumes and Templates

http://www.careeronestop.org/ResumesInterviews/ResumeAdvice/SamplesTemplates.aspx

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InterviewsInterviews

• O*NET Occupational Information– Provides language that can be used

“Over the past 5 years, I have used my listening skills to assess the needs of my department. This resulted in the creation of policies that are still in use today.”

“I am interested in this position because I believe my service orientation fits well with the job requirements.”

“I have used my teaching and training skills to increase the capabilities of the volunteer fire fighters.”

“Because of my interest in computers, I was the person responsible for using our spreadsheet program to monitor our budget and procure equipment.”

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Before the Job InterviewBefore the Job Interview

• Research the employer– What product/services does the employer

provide?– How many employees does the employer have?– How long have they been in business?– What is the company’s mission statement or

philosophy?– Where is it located? Transportation?– What is the company’s financial situation?

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Sources of Information Sources of Information About the EmployerAbout the Employer

• Job description • Employer brochures • Annual business reports • Trade periodicals • Manufacturers’ guides • Union representatives • School placement offices • Local and state employment service offices • Chambers of Commerce • Professional organizations • Current employees

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Service LocatorService Locator

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Example State Web InformationExample State Web Information

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Find Employers – Search by IndustryFind Employers – Search by Industry

http://www.careerinfonet.org/employerlocator/employerlocator.asp?nodeid=18

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Select a StateSelect a State

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Select Geographic Area and CitySelect Geographic Area and City

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Select CategorySelect Category

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Specific InformationSpecific Information

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Thank You LetterThank You Letter

http://www.careeronestop.org/ResumesInterviews/Letters/ThankYouNoteSample.aspx

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Job Offer – Now What?Job Offer – Now What?

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Salary Negotiation - GeneralSalary Negotiation - General

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Salary – More SpecificSalary – More Specific

http://www.careerinfonet.org/select_state.asp?next=wages1&level=&optstatus=&id=1&nodeid=208&soccode=&jobfam=&SOC=

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Select Occupation and LocationSelect Occupation and Location

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ResultsResults

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ResourcesResources

• Creative Job Search http://www.deed.state.mn.us/cjs/cjsbook/index.htm

• Candidates Guide to the Perfect Interview (http://www.cfstaffing.com/CFS/Job+Seekers/Resources/Candidates+Guide+to+the+Perfect+Interview.htm)

• Employment Interviewing (http://www.bls.gov/opub/ooq/2000/Summer/art02.pdf)

• Salary Calculations (http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/salary)

• Job Seekers Online Goldmine: A Step-by-Step Guidebook to Government and Interactive Web Tools (www.jist.com)

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QUESTIONS ??

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Some Supporting WebinarsSome Supporting Webinars

• How to Download and Use the O*NET Interest Profiler and Work Importance Profiler

• Overview of the O*NET Ability Profiler• How to Administer the O*NET Ability Profiler• How to Interpret the Ability Profiler• O*NET Tools for the Older Worker• Linking Education, Occupations and Pay• O*NET Tools for Military in Transition• O*NET Tools for School Counselors• Tools and Technology• Emerging Occupations

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Opportunities for YouOpportunities for You

• Spotlight – www.onetknowledgesite.com

• Podcast – audio interview

• User-Focused Webinars– Contact sagesolutions@earthlink.net

ASSESSMENT RESOURCES

http://assessmentresources.pbwiki.com