Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
From Degree to Career: Five Myths that College Graduates Must Shatter Before They Job Search
2
Myth #1
Getting a college degree will prevent unemployment
3
Truth
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Table 4-A Employment status of the Civilian population 25 years and over by educational attainment for Dec. 2009
More Education = Reduced Rate of Unemployment
15.7% • Less than HS diploma
10.6% • HS graduate, no college
8.4% • Some college or associate degree
4.7% • Bachelor’s degree and higher
4
Mythbuster Action Step
Study in advance what employers are looking for
Successful jobseekers know how to match their skills with what employers are looking
for in qualified applicants
5
Myth #2
Getting a college degree will ensure career satisfaction
6
Truth
Your satisfaction depends on making good career choices
• 45% of people are satisfied or extremely satisfied with their job• 20% feel passionate about their job• 33% believe they have reached a dead end in their career• 21% are eager to change careers
--Harris Research Poll
7
Mythbuster Action Step
Make career choices consistent with your goals and values
8
Myth #3
Getting a job is the result of diligent individual effort
9
Truth
Getting a job is better played as a team sport
10
Mythbuster Action Step
Develop networking as a life skill
“A few years back we contacted over 1,000 employers and asked them what they thought was the time frame for long-term employment. The vast majority indicated a five year period. No longer 30 years and a gold watch...The implication is that knowing how to find your next job is a crucial life skill since long-term tenure is so short.”
Richard GaitherOwner/President at Job Search Training Systems, Inc.
11
--The average tenure of jobs in the U.S. remains at just over four years.
--The average person will have 14-17 JOBS and 3-5 CAREERS in their lifetime.
--75-80% of available jobs are NEVER advertised.
--Bureau of Labor Statistics
12
“The wealthiest people in the world build networks. The rest of the people just look for work.” - Robert Kiyosaki
13
Myth #4
Employers read resumes with your best interest in mind
14
Truth
Employers read resumes with THEIR best interests in mind
15
Mythbuster Action Step
Market yourself with an emphasis on FIT, PERFORMANCE, & VALUE
How well does your resume communicate….
• Fit = job qualifications, attitude/personality, professionalism, knowledge of company• Performance = past accomplishments• Value = ability to cut costs, boost revenue, increase customer satisfaction…the “so what?” factor
16
“You don't get paid for the hour. You get paid for the value you bring to the hour.”
- Jim Rohn
17
Myth #5
What got you here will get you there
18
Truth
Job search requires a different skill set.
Focus of education = to graduateFocus of job search = to get a job
Education = investment in yourselfJob search = ability to get others to invest in you
Education = competition with yourselfJob search = competition with others
19
Mythbuster Action Step
Plan your job search with ROI in mind.
20
Professionalcareer
guidanceevery step
of the way
