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Job Search Strategies

Workshop Agenda Workshop Agenda

“Tips for Your 2016 Job Search” (TIPS)

“Tips” for Planning & Strategies for Getting a Job”

Additional Helpful Materials:

• “Suggested Solutions to the Problem of Procrastination”& “The 12 Rules of Lasting Success”

• Vallejo / Fairfield Calendars

• “Book of Lists”

Workshop Agenda cont.Workshop Agenda cont.

Websites we will use to help you with your Job Search

• linkedin.com

• Résumé Websites

• vistaprint.com

• caljobs.ca.gov

• edd.ca.gov- How to contact EDD- Using the Labor Market Information to get a JOB

Assess your Needs and Wants Assess your Needs and Wants Take some AssessmentsTake some Assessments

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(Check out EDD’s Labor Market Site edd.ca.gov)

- California Career Zone- Quick Assessment - Work Keys- Skills Profiler - My Next Move

Résumé Website Ideas resumeexamplesweb.com, www.susanireland.com, worksmart.ca.gov/success_tips_menu.html

Business Cards or check out Staples(www.vistaprint.com Business Cards Free + shipping apx. $10.)

(Highly encourage to take)

Workshops atWorkshops at: :

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Take Advantage of all the Workshops at Take Advantage of all the Workshops at your Center your Center or otheror other OfficesOffices: : Vallejo, Fairfield, Napa or Richmond. Vallejo, Fairfield, Napa or Richmond. Find out which workshops are available and where…Find out which workshops are available and where…

Participate in the “Participate in the “Job Fairs” Job Fairs” --- Get a --- Get a JOBJOB !!! !!!

Check into the Orientation ProgramCheck into the Orientation Program

The Pathway ProgramThe Pathway Program

The Job Search ClassesThe Job Search Classes

The Veteran’s Programs The Veteran’s Programs . . .. . . .. . . . . . . .. . . .. . . ..

And other Programs that we may offer….And other Programs that we may offer….

Educational InformationEducational InformationPage 2Learn about California Training Benefits (CTB)

Eligible Training Provider List – etpl.edd.ca.gov on the Caljobs WebsiteCheck out Local Adult Education SchoolsCheck out Community CollegesCheck out Special ProgramsUse Free On-line Educational Websites

gcflearnfree.org = free computer software tutorials like Microsoft, QuickBooks and more

coursera.org and udacity.com = hundreds of free on-line computer classes from Stanford, Berkeley, MIT and other colleges and universities

TypingCertifications

Job Search Web SitesJob Search Web Sites

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10 of 100 GREAT Web Sites to Look for Work beyond.com careerbuilder.com

craigslist.com

caljobs.ca.gov

monster.com

indeed.com

jobcentral.org

simplyhired.com

dice.com

linkedin.com

craigslistcraigslist

Job Search Web SitesJob Search Web Sites

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Salary Calculator SitesSalary Calculator Sites

• beyond.salary.com

• salary.com

• cbsalary.com

• glassdoor.com

• hoover.org

Learn what the going salary is in the Learn what the going salary is in the location that you are look, it will ask 3 location that you are look, it will ask 3 main question to determine your salary.main question to determine your salary.1.1.What is your education?What is your education?2.2.How much experience?How much experience?3.3.Where is the job located?Where is the job located?

Learn the salary as well as information Learn the salary as well as information about the company on glassdoor.com about the company on glassdoor.com or hoover.org. or hoover.org. These sites have information about These sites have information about companies.companies.

Job Search Web SitesJob Search Web Sites

Page 3 Cont.Social Media Web SitesSocial Media Web Sites

linkedin.com Put YOUR Great Profile on linkedin.com so that employers can find YOU. Up to 97% of the Employers are now using linkedin.com to find new employees

facebook.com Many Employers find out about potential employees on facebook.com

twitter.com Did you know many employers tweet their jobs so you can go on-line immediately to submit your application and résumé. Check out these sites to see which company is using it: tweepz.com or tweetmyjobs.com

Job Search Web SitesJob Search Web Sites

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Use Web Sites forUse Web Sites for:• D…40+, 50+ 60+

• E…Veterans

• F…Designers

• G…Entertainment

• H…Educators

• I…Medical

• J…Technical

• K…Scientific

• L…Non Profit

• M…Engineering

• N…Reentry / X Offenders

• O…Miscellaneous Web Sites - keepyourhomecalifornia.org - fiverr.com Help for $5Help for $5

Temporary / Staffing AgenciesTemporary / Staffing Agencies Recruiters RecruitersPage 4Review the list of 44 agencies to see if one of themReview the list of 44 agencies to see if one of themmight help you find work. Some of the industries are as follows:might help you find work. Some of the industries are as follows:

• Accountant• Architecture• Aviation• Business• Construction• Customer Service• Engineering• Finance• Gaming• Graphics• Insurance• T (Computer Jobs)

• Laborers• Legal• Management• Manufacturing• Mechanics• Medical / Healthcare• Sales• Technology• Training / Education• Transportation• Warehouse

Many Full Many Full Time Jobs Time Jobs start out start out

with a with a Temp Temp

AgencyAgency

Did you Know Nelson Did you Know Nelson Fills Jobs Fills Jobs at John Muir?at John Muir?

……and Staffmark / Venturi Staffing and Staffmark / Venturi Staffing Fills Jobs Fills Jobs at Chevron?at Chevron?

Networking is EssentialNetworking is Essentialto Get a Job in this Marketto Get a Job in this Market

Page 5 Organized Networking GroupsOrganized Networking Groups

1. Experience Unlimited (Concord / Walnut Creek)

Casual NetworkingCasual Networking 1. Grocery Store, Church, School, Workshops2. Gym, Walking, Sporting Events3. Neighbors, Neighborhood events

Tell people you are Tell people you are lookinglooking

for a Job.for a Job.

Don’t feel guilty Don’t feel guilty about your job loss. about your job loss. Many are aware of Many are aware of

our present our present economy.economy.

Its probably not Its probably not your fault !!!your fault !!!

It’s easier to tell othersIt’s easier to tell othersYOU need a JOBYOU need a JOB

when you hand out a business card.when you hand out a business card.

Miscellaneous Information: Miscellaneous Information: HELPHELP-dial -dial

211211,,Unemployment, Security - TWIC, Etc.Unemployment, Security - TWIC, Etc.

Page 6 Emergency Assistance:Emergency Assistance: go on-line OR dial go on-line OR dial 211211on your phoneon your phone

Great Leads to Jobs:Great Leads to Jobs: ““The Book of ListsThe Book of Lists,” are at libraries ,” are at libraries

edd.ca.govedd.ca.gov:: Applications, Certifications and unemployment informationApplications, Certifications and unemployment information

Important Workshops:Important Workshops: Job Search StrategiesJob Search Strategies, , Linkedin.comLinkedin.com (Social Networking), “Hidden Job Market”“Hidden Job Market” Labor Market Information

Get free Certificates at from some offices.Get free Certificates at from some offices. Do you need a TWICDo you need a TWIC or a or a Guard CardGuard Card (security cards)?(security cards)?

EDD special programs: EDD special programs: ask your office about them.

WOTCWOTC – – Work Opportunity Tax Credit; (up to $9,000 help)Work Opportunity Tax Credit; (up to $9,000 help)

BONDINGBONDING – – Fidelity Bonding Program; ($5,000 to $25,000 help) Fidelity Bonding Program; ($5,000 to $25,000 help)

OJTOJT – – On the Job Training (up to $4,000 worth of wage reimburesement)On the Job Training (up to $4,000 worth of wage reimburesement)

How to e-mail UnemploymentHow to e-mail Unemployment

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1. Edd.ca.gov

2. Click on …………. Contact EDD3. Click on …………. ASK EDD4. Select ...…………. Unemployment5. Choose Category ______________6. Choose Category ______________7. Click on CONTINUE8. Fill out Ask EDD information CAREFULLY9. Click on CONTINUE10. Fill out the e-mail window as carefully as you can

Unemployment is Unemployment is trying to keep up trying to keep up with e-mails, they with e-mails, they

respond in 48 respond in 48 hours to 10 hours to 10

working daysworking days

Stay PositiveStay PositiveMaintain a Great AttitudeMaintain a Great Attitude

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You Only Have “1” Chance to Make a First Impression

• Have a Positive Attitude

• Have a Great Appearance

• Stand out… Be Different… In a Positive way

• Brand YOU

• Learn how to Market Yourself to Employers

• Employers and Agencies Hire who they Like

Take Care of YOUTake Care of YOUGet a Make OverGet a Make OverPage 8

Be Sharp, Look Sharp, Rested and Invigorated

• Is it time for a new look?

• Do you need a mental adjustment?

• This is such a stressful time, it is one of the top life stresses.Is it time to check in with a Doctor?

• Do you need someone to talk with?

• Are you eating right and getting exercise?

• Do you need professional clothing for the interview?

You are not alone…reach out, there are people to assist.

Computer Quick KeysComputer Quick Keys

Page 9 We live in a computerized world the sooner you learn shortcuts the easier it will be for you.

ComputerComputer

QUICKQUICK

KEYSKEYS

====For PC usersFor PC users

The Right MouseThe Right MouseButton can Copy Button can Copy

and Pasteand Paste

Select All – CTRL ACopy – CTRL CPaste – CTRL VSave – CTRL SPrint – CTRL PUndo – CTRL ZRedo – CTRL YBOLD – CTRL BUnbold – CTRL BFind – CTRL F

Backspace (deletes to the LEFT)

Delete(deletes to the RIGHT)

Enter (Moves Text to the next line)

Insert (can eat up your text this is a toggle OFF/ON)

You have Helped others, You have Helped others, here are some here are some FreeFree Food Sources Food Sources

See Your Center for Special Food Help

Central Contra Costa• Brown Bag Programs, Salvation Army, St. Francis Church, Church of the

Nazarene, Christ the King Church and the Seventh-Day Adventist Church

East Contra Costa• Brown Bag Programs, and Neighborhood Churches

Solano County• Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, Good Samaritan Missionary Baptist Church,

North bay Foursquare Church, Salvation Army, Seventh Day Adventist Community Services, St Vincent de Paul Society (St. Basil’s Parish) and St. Dominic’s Parish, Union Baptist Church

West Contra Costa• Brown Bag Programs and Neighborhood Churches

These are particularly hard times, people are sharing what they can, and you would do the These are particularly hard times, people are sharing what they can, and you would do the same, so reach out if you are in need of assistance. same, so reach out if you are in need of assistance.

Appendix Appendix II – Skills List – Skills ListTransferable Skill SetsTransferable Skill Sets

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What are your skills? Everyone asks you, and its hard to give an answer. Go through this list and highlight all the skills that you can do really well in one color and the skill you wish to improve on in another color. This will help you in in your job search to better describe yourself… also come to the Labor Market Class and we will introduce you to ONET.

Communication SkillsResearch and Planning SkillsHuman Relations SkillsOrganization, Management and Leadership SkillsWork Survival Skills

Résumé InformationRésumé Information

Page 9 500 Action Verbs (A - W) for your résumé Two Absolutes of a Résumé

1. Everything Must be Spelled Correctly. 2. Everything Must be True.

Have a Targeted Résumé • You have 5-9 Seconds to capture the readers attention.

• Make sure in the top 1/3rd of your résumé you let the reader know that you can do at least 99% of the what they desire of an employee.

• This can be done in 6 to 8 bullets or sentences that show value, make sure you use “keywords”. (Use PAR sentences if possible.(Use PAR sentences if possible. PAR = Problem, Action, Results)PAR = Problem, Action, Results)

• Take our Résumé classes to learn how to do this.

MakeMake

Your RésuméYour Résumé

InterestingInteresting

Appendix Appendix IIII – Master Application – Master Application

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If you e-mail the person at the bottom of this sheet they will send this to you in a MSWord doc. Fill it all out, Proof it carefully then save to your email, flash drive and or even to a sky drive then the next time you have to fill out an application all you have to do is copy and paste. Communication Research and Planning Skills Human Relations Skills Organization, Management and Leadership Skills Work Survival Skills Also include “Soft Skills,” i.e. on time, dedicated, great customers services skills, kind, helpful…

Appendix Appendix IIIIII – Follow Through Sheet – Follow Through Sheet

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You must be the Squeaky Wheel in your Job Search. Employers and Temp Agencies are too busy to keep following up, you must be that nice, diligent, kind person who keeps contacting them to let them know you really are the right person for the job and what an asset you will be for the company. Follow ThroughFollow Through every 7 to 10 days if you really want to work at the companyevery 7 to 10 days if you really want to work at the company.

Keep Track of their Information• Name, Address, Email, Phone, Job, Contact Person, Remarks

or Conversation, Follow up and Date of…Ways to keep in Contact:

• E-mail, Internet, Application, In Person, Telephone, Fax, Interview, Thank You,Letter, Other

Thank You for AttendingEDD’s

Job Search Strategies Workshop

Thank You for AttendingEDD’s

Job Search Strategies Workshop