1. Entering

2. ?EconomyCompetition

3. YES!BUT youneed aGAME PLAN!

4. Career Job Boards Informational Job Newspaper Interviews SearchCenter Social VolunteerResume & & Media & NetworkingApplication LinkedIn Internship

5. Connect with CareerProfessionalsFind your local One Stop a FREE employment resource: http://www.edd.ca.gov/Jobs_and_Training/pubs/osfile.pdf

6. ResumeApplication Cover Letter& what you offer the Employer

7. CareerAssessment www.motherlodejobconnection.org Take a LOOK at YOUR values, interests and abilities

8. Identify your skills Resume & Put them in your Application

9. TheStudyCompany!Find outwhat theywant andwhat theyare afraidof then put it in your Resume and Cover Letter!

10. JOB SEARCHUse a Variety of Sources: Indeed.com AmericasVOS.com LinkedIn Your local newspaper Google Company Websites-click on careers

11. .make sure you are on their mind!Stop in and introduce yourself Mention that youve recently applied. Bring a copy of your resume, and dress for interview! Express your interest in their company.Call If you cant get a name, ask to speak with Hiring Manager or Human Resources. State that youve applied and youre calling to touch base regarding where theyre at in the hiring process.

12. ENTRY LEVEL JOBS = APPLICANTS WITH 3-5 YEARS EXPERIENCE!Sotake thesteps topositionyourselfforsuccess!

13. Employers saythat it doesntmatter if yourexperience ispaid orunpaid itrates the sameon a resume!

14. Employers say:volunteering = experience! ATCAA HUMANE SOCIETY FORESTRY LIBRARY VETERANS OFFICES Find more volunteer opportunities online: www.americasvos.com

15. CREATE OPPORTUNITY Yard Care Car Wash/Detailing Babysitting Bookkeeping (Home Office) Housekeeping Pet Care Marketing (Create Flyers) Home Improvement Computer Services

16. Enroll in a Work Experience with Your Local One Stop

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18. Face to Face

19. SCRUB facebook of questionable content

20. BeSocialMedia SavvyBe a positiveonlinecontributor!

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22. Study InterviewQuestions, target thecompany in your answers -be a solution.Be 10 Min. EarlyPro Image Smell Clean No Fragrances Dress BUSINESS Conservative Remove Piercings/Hide TatoosAsk QuestionsBe POSITIVE = smile, goodEye Contact, can-do attitudeEnjoy YourselfSend Thank You Card Interview

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24. Your adventure continues with each step, you shape your realities and your future!