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LaWanda Woods, M.Ed., B.A. On-Ramp Program Coordinator. Job Search Tools. Workshop Objective. To provide students with Ten Time Saving Tips to Speed Up Your Job Search. #1: The “Be Prepared” Toolkit. Email Address Instant Message Acronyms Answering Machine or Voicemail - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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On-Ramp Program 2010
JOB SEARCH TOOLS
LaWanda Woods, M.Ed., B.A.On-Ramp Program Coordinator
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Workshop Objective
To provide students with Ten Time Saving Tips to Speed Up Your Job Search
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Email Address Instant Message Acronyms Answering Machine or Voicemail Resume Paper Resume Content Contact Organizer Keeping Track Appropriate Attire
#1: The “Be Prepared” Toolkit
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Email Address & IM Screen Names
Make sure your email address is appropriate for Business use.
Appropriate Email Address
[email protected] Email Address
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Acronyms
Don’t use acronyms like “u” for you or “TTYL” for talk to you later, when communicating by email. It’s not professional.
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Answering Machine or Voicemail
If you have a bizarre voicemail message the caller might decide not to leave a message.
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Resume Paper
When sending paper resumes and cover letters, use good quality paper in a traditional color. White or beige is best!
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Resume ContentYour resume needs to include contact information as well as work history and skills.
PROOF your resume to verify the phone number, email address and other information is accurate.
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Contact Organizer• Set up a directory on your hard drive for job searching. Include copies of all the cover letters you send.
• Set up a folder for job searching in your email client.
• Use appointment book, notebook, or online organizer to keep track of interviews & follow-up emails.
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Keeping Track
Maybe “Old Fashion” but,if writing everything down in a notebook works for you – DO IT!
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Appropriate Attire
Add a conservative business suit, traditional shirt or blouse and moderate shoes to your toolkit.
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Always have an up-to-date resume ready to send – even if you’re not currently looking for work. You never
know when an opportunity that is too good to pass up might
come along!
#2: Be More Than Prepared
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If you are laid-off, file for unemployment benefits right away.
#3: Don’t Wait
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Virginia Education Wizard
#4: Get Help
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Have copies of your resume and cover letter ready to edit. That way you can change the content to match the requirements of the job you’re applying for, but, the contact information and your opening and closing paragraphs won’t need to be changed.
#5: Create Your Own Template
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Use Job Search Engine sites to search the major job banks, company sites, associations, and other site with job postings for you.
#6: Use Job Search Engines
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Let the jobs come to you! Use job search agents to sign up and receive job listings by email.
#7: Jobs By Email
Job Alert!CAREERBUILDER
Monster.com
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#8 Applying For A Job By Email
You don’t always get to apply for a job in person. Job postings often ask you for an email application.
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Type the name of the job posting in the subject line. For instance, if you are applying for a chemical engineering job, type "chemical engineer" in the subject line. Your email will stand out as the employer scans his inbox.
Chemical Engineer
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Begin with a professional salutation. If you know the name of the person you are emailing, use that; or begin with "Dear Sir or Madam."
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Place your cover letter in the body of the e-mail. Make it short and to the point--two or three sentences that highlight your accomplishments and strengths.
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Sign the email with a signature that includes all of your contact information: your home and mobile phone numbers, home address and email address.
Cynthia Smith639 Finmore RoadChester, VA [email protected]
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Read through the entire email to look for errors. Do not trust spell checking to make sure that your grammar and spelling are correct. Be sure you've used the professional tone a job application requires.
Attach your resume to the email. Note that the resume is attached in the body of the email so the prospective employer doesn't miss it. A simple line such as "Please see resume, attached." will suffice.
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New Military Job Search Site
www.EmployerPartnership.org
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Widgets, Gadgets & Tools
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Resume posting services will post your resume to multiple job sites at once which can save you a lot of time.
#9: Time Savers
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Networking Sites LinkedIn is the top site for professional networking. Everyone who is job searching or building their career should have a presence on Linked in. Here are tips on how to get started on LinkedIn and to use it to network your way to a new job.
Facebook is not only great for connecting with family and friends; it can also be used for job searching and networking. See how it's done.
VIDEO
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Have a list of three reference including the name, job title, company, phone number and email address ready to give to interviewers.
#10: Reference Ready
REFERENCES
Ms. Jill Scott, BookkeeperReDial Corporation(804) [email protected]
Mr. Clyde Jones, VP AuditBank of Tyler(540) [email protected]
Mrs. Ethel Past, Account ManagerJobSearch.com(804) [email protected]
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A lot of jobs are NOT advertised. Tell everyone you know that you are looking for work. Ask if they can help.
#11: Use Your Network
