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ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE
830 CHISHOLM AVE
FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, MD 207 55
301 -67 7 -5590
Job Search Strategies
Objectives
By the end of this session you will be able to:
Identify ways in which you can establish career goals
Determine how to research the job market
Understand specific job-search methods
Create a plan for your job search
Self Assessment
Skills and interests
Strengths and qualifications
Short-term and long-term career goals
Preferred work environments
Work values
COMPLETE THE “DREAM JOB” HANDOUT
SHARE YOUR DREAM JOB AND WHAT YOU NEED TO MEET ITS REQUIREMENTS
Dream Job
Creating Goals
Specific Is the outcome clear?
Measurable How can I determine if I have reached my goal?
Attainable Is this possible, give my circumstances?
Relevant Does this goal support my career plan?
Time Sensitive When will I achieve this goal?
COMPLETE THE “SMART GOALS” HANDOUT IN RELATION TO YOUR
DREAM JOB
SMART Goals
BUT . . . I Don’t Know What I Want
Prepare
Fine tune your resume
Work on interviewing skills
Create a budget
Line up references (at least three)
Select appropriate interview clothes
Clean up your social media
Research
Research
Job Research
• Duties
• Work environment
• Occupational outlook
• Salary ranges
• Education
• Skills
• Abilities
Company Research
• Customers• Mission• Location(s)• Size• Organizational
structure• Available jobs
Research
Labor market trends
Reduction in benefits
Greater job turnover
Which occupations are growing
Economic trends
Outsourcing
Knowledge-based economy
Department of Labor - http://www.bls.gov/
Job Search
Job Search Methods
Replying to Want Ads / On-line Job Boards
Cold Calling
Informational Interviewing
Job Fairs
Strategic Volunteerism
Employment / Temp Agencies
Recruiters / Staffing Firms
Networking
Want Ads / Job Boards
Less than 5% are hired this way
Want Ads Most Ads Placed on Wednesdays
and Sundays
Respond Quickly
Target Cover Letter and Resume to Key Words
Address Each Major Point
Job Boards Maryland Workforce Exchange – https://mwejobs.maryland.gov/
2 General boards and 2-3 profession specific boards
Email Distribution List ACS ERP
Professional Organizations
Cold Calling
Look up employers in phone book or on-line
Do a 30 second targeted commercial
Ask about vacancies
Ask for interview
Can also be done in person
Don’t go on Monday’s or Friday’s
CREATE YOUR OWN 30 SECOND COMMERCIAL USING THE HANDOUT
PROVIDED.
THIS COMMERCIAL IS USED FOR COLD CALLS, JOB FAIRS,
NETWORKING . . . PRETTY MUCH EVERYWHERE AND ANYWHERE!
30 Second Commercial
Informational Interviews
Great for career changers or career starters
Dress for an interview
Have a resume – but do NOT ask for a job
Informational Interviews – What to Ask
How did you get into the field?
What is a typical career path in this field?
What skills are needed for this job?
What professional organizations are worthwhile to join?
What is the salary range?
What should I include in my resume?
How should I prepare for an interview?
Who are the decision-makers in this company?
Job Fairs
Have a plan
Research companies before going
Tailor resumes to open positions / companies
Have your 30 second commercial prepared
Prepare a network card
Dress for success
NETWORK
Follow up after the fair
Strategic Volunteerism
Gain work experience
Create references in your career field
Make connections – become a company insider
Find opportunities
Employment Agencies / Temporary Agencies
Small and large employers use agencies to save them the trouble of doing the HR work themselves
Do not pay for services
Register with 3-5 agencies
Read the contract carefully
Ask Questions
Employment Agencies / Temporary Agencies
Questions to ask: How often do you get requests for my skills
Who are some of your client companies
Who will call me with assignments
What should I do if I don’t like the job
Do you have temp-to-hire assignments
Will you share feedback on my work performance
What happens if I decline an assignment
Can I interview with a potential employer
How much will I make
What benefits are offered
When is payday
Recruiters / Staffing Agencies (Headhunters)
Are normally paid for by the employer
Are often used for management and specialty positions
Do your research
Make sure they are reliable and have a strong reputation
What companies use them
Check their on-line presence
You should NOT pay for a recruiter or agency
Networking
Personal Network
Professional Network
On-Line Networking
EVERY PERSON YOU CONTACT!
Family
Friend
Co-workers
Acquaintances
Questions to Ask Your Network
Do you know of anyone who might have an opening for a person with my skills?
Do you know of anyone else who might know of someone who would?
Do you know someone who knows lots of people?
Personal Network
Family
Friends
Social Groups
Church
Organizations
Sports
Volunteer Work
Professional Network
Supervisors
Colleagues –in and outside your organizations
Employees you supervised
Professional organizations
On-Line Network
Social Media
Blogs
Professional verses Personal
Clean up your presence!
Goals and Expectations
There are jobs out there – but competition is keen for most of them
The average job search takes 4 – 6 months
In 2013 there were 383 applications per open position
If you can clearly picture the type of job you want, you are more likely to be successful
Looking for a job is a job in itself!
Finding a Job is a Job
Researching
Submitting application and/or resume
Prepare specifically for each employer and position
Interviewing
Follow-up
Send thank-you
Keep checking back
“Rejections are not a reflection of
your competence.”
LET’S NETWORK WITH EA CH OTHER!
YOU HAVE 5 MINUTES TO NETWORK WITH THE CLASS
Network!
Have a Plan
Create a Schedule
Create a daily routine for each day of the week, for example:
New contacts/applications - Mornings
Employer research – Mornings
Networking - Afternoons
Follow-ups – Afternoons
Relaxation / Recreation / Social Time
Household Chores
Volunteer Work
Treat your job search like a job!
Create a Schedule
This sample schedule shows: Active Job Search – 22 hours Networking – 8 hours Social connectivity – 14 hours Exercise – 15 hours Buddy time – 4 hours Continuing education – 4 hours
CREATE A SAMPLE SCHEDULE FOR YOURSELF USING THE “WEEKLY
SCHEDULE” HANDOUT
Create Your Own Schedule
Create a Job Search Log
SAMPLE JOB SEARCH LOG
Employer Job Title Where/when discovered
Contact Phone/Email
Send Cover Letter & Resume
Follow up 1
Follow up 2
Follow Up 3
American Red Cross, Woodland
Volunteer Recruiter
Jan 10, 2008 Idealist.org
Sam Smith [email protected] 530-661-1212
Emailed Jan 11
Sam called - asked for writing sample. Emailed on 1/11
Interview 1/24 9am 123 Main St Sam & panel
Bring 3 ref
Shriners Hosp Sac
Volunteer coordinator
Jan 14 Idealist.org
HR @ shrinerssac.com
Uploaded resume to their website 1/16
Called to verify 1/22.ok. nothing until Feb 1
Yolo Hospice
Jill Jones New case manager Met at
Rotaract mtg Jan 18
Don’t Forget to Take Care of Yourself!
Being unemployed, transitioning and searching for a job are stressful
Keep communication open with family and friends
Have a place to share your frustrations, challenges and successes
Focus on things you can control
Exercise and eat right
Use stress management and resiliency techniques
Your attitude – don’t take rejection personally
It’s okay to ask for help!
Objectives
By the end of this session you will be able to:
Identify ways in which you can establish career goals
Determine how to research the job market
Understand specific job-search methods
Create a plan for your job search
ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE
830 CHISHOLM AVE
FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, MD 207 55
301 -67 7 -5590
Job Search Strategies
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