2. I check the classified ads - no job openings for me
I find ads, send in a great resume & cover letter but never
hear from them
I am overqualified for the openings I find
I lack a degree or years of experience required
No one in my area needs anyone who does what I do
I haven’t been through a job search in years
I know I could do the job if I could get an interview
I am willing to conduct my job search with skill,
persistence and creativity (same as what I bring to work)
I don’t know many people, I’m new in the area, I’m shy,
I can’t handle hearing “no”
3.
4.
5.
6. I check the classified ads - no job openings for me
I find ads, send in a great resume & cover letter but never
hear from them
I am overqualified for the openings I find
I lack a degree or years of experience required
No one in my area needs anyone who does what I do
I haven’t been through a job search in years
I know I could do the job if I could get an interview
I am willing to conduct my job search with skill,
persistence and creativity (same as what I bring to work)
I don’t know many people, I’m new in the area, I’m shy,
I can’t handle hearing “no”
7.
8. Think like an employer
Say you're a hiring manager, and you have a stack of
resumes on your desk from people you don't know. Then
your door opens and a co-worker walks in with resume in
hand, saying, 'I know someone who's interested in
applying, and I can vouch for her.' Guess whose resume
will make it to the top of the pile?
"Let's be open and look at who we can get,"
VS.
"Who can we get, quickly, with minimum risk.“
9.
10.
11. “I have looked though the help wanted ads.
There is nothing in there.”
If this is what your job search consists of,
you are not doing enough…
Employers like to hire
assertive “go-getters”!
SO ACT LIKE ONE!!
12.
13. Something to think about…
Job coaches recommend that job seekers should spend
no more than 20% of their time answering ads
14. Four Stages of a Job Opening
People get jobs
where none are
open.
As time passes, people who become known to employers
get hired… which is why most jobs are never advertised!
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Fourth Stage
Ad is in the paper.
The thundering
horde appears!
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Third Stage
Job now “open”, in
house posting.
Referral desired,
applications being
accepted.
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Second Stage
The need is clear,
the insiders know,
but no action is
taken.
Time Variable
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First Stage
No job opening,
but employers
always looking for
good workers.
20. Network = Net Worth
Fancy word for…
The right people
Outside your circle
Most won’t help…
if you if you don’t ask!
21. Where Should I ?
Any job worth having is worth pursuing!
It is very important to let people know…
Let them help you do the searching!
22. Where and Who??
Relatives
Friends
Alumni organizations
Children's contacts
Classmates
Community job clubs
Former employers
Hobby groups
Members of clubs
Members of your church
23. Where else? Who else?
Military connections
Neighbors
Trade shows, seminars
or workshops
Political groups
Professional associations
Professionals
Relatives
Service or fraternal
organizations
Services
Volunteer associations
27. What is an employer going to do??
Not hire you???
Showing a great deal of interest and desire to
work for a company is what they want
Hardworking, driven and determined...
It all says the perfect employee
28. Waiting
Being Clueless
Being Unprepared
Forgetting Business
Cards
Using a Silly-Sounding
Email Name
Being Pompous
Monopolizing Someone’s Time
Dressing Down
Being a Wallflower
Being Passive
Being Unprepared
Lying
Treating Your Networking
Relationships as Short-Term
Flings
Forgetting Where You Came
From
29. Cold Call
Resumes first
Phone employers
Have a 30 second commercial planned
Make yourself stand out
The squeaky wheel…
30. “Spice” it up - catch attention
Get to the right person
Give them what they want
Ask how they hire
33. Purpose: to obtain information, not a job
However, they do help generate referrals and occasionally
may lead to a job offer
Every time you talk with someone on the phone or in
person, you remind them of you
34. Make valuable connections and expand your network
Practice your interviewing skills and increase your
confidence
Grasp the reality of what a particular job entails
Gain knowledge and insight about a company or industry
Ask questions
Uncover additional resources and opportunities available
to you
Make important decisions about your future
Enable you to talk about industry-specific issues
35. Call/email and ask for an
“informational interview”
Start with HR department
Or the department you are
interested in working with
Treat it like any other
interview
Wear appropriate attire
Arrive on time
Be prepared
Keep it brief
36. How did you get into this line of work?
What experience and requirements are needed to work in
and be successful in this field?
When hiring, what do you look for in job candidates?
What’s the best way to break into this field or industry?
What is a typical day like?
What sets your company apart from the competition?
What can you tell me about the corporate culture?
How do you typically post job openings or find people to
work here?
37. Leave your resume or card and get their card
Make notes, schedule follow up, send a thank you
38. Gain career-related experience
Get your foot in the door at a company, possibly leading
to future employment
Understand the dynamics of a work environment
Generate work-related references
39. This is not just about finding a job
NETWORK!
Learn about companies and positions
Be careful to “rule out” or not consider companies before
you really know about them
40. What is it?
Who can use it?
What are the benefits?
Concerns?
How do you start?
41.
42. 85% of employers use social networking to find
information on potential employees
43% of candidates are eliminated based on recruiter
findings
Clean up your online image
Google search yourself
Bad is bad
Nothing is also bad
43.
44.
45. 414 million users
Specifically geared toward
professional networking
www.linkedin.com
46.
47. What can you do on ?
Create an online portfolio (resume)
Join groups – think networking/learning
Follow/learn about companies
Search the company - pages
Find people who are connected to other people you know
Ask your personal contact to connect you
Jobs are often posted on the site
Usually professional jobs
48. Linking with others
You might have something in common with whom
you’re trying to connect.
“Hi Susan, I’ve been following your updates and feel
that we have a great deal in common. Would you
accept an invitation to be in my LinkedIn network?”
Maybe you’re the bold type.
“Hey, Bob. You and I are in career development.
Isn’t that cool? Let’s link up!”
49. Inviting someone to link
Inviting someone to be part of your LinkedIn network is
a perfect way to follow up with that person after a face-
to-face meeting.
“Sam, it was great meeting with you at the Friends of
Kevin networking event. I looked you up on LinkedIn
and thought we could stay in touch.”
Boost the person’s ego.
“Bob, I read one of your posts and thought it was
spot on. I’d like to connect with you.” Or “Jason, I saw
you speak at the Arena and what you said really
resonated with me. I’d like to follow up with you.”
50. 1.591 billion active users
Increasingly recommended
as a visibility and brand-
building venue
www.facebook.com
51. What can you do on ?
Connect with friends or people you know currently and
reconnect with people from your past
Join groups
Follow companies
Status Updates
Post updates relating to your job search
“I had a great interview this morning… keep your fingers
crossed!”
“I have a networking meeting later today with a company I’m
really interested in!”
Mix it up – not all job search related
52.
53. Other Sites
100 million users
Curate topics that show
expertise
Follow companies
Learn
1 billion users
300 hours of new content
uploaded to YouTube
every minute
Job search tips
Subscribe to companies
54. 360 degree view
Be consistent with your image throughout all online platforms
Computers and smart phones -- not the only way to network
BALANCE!
55.
56. Anything that sets you apart from the crowd!
Portfolio
Online portfolio
Visual resume
Self-Improvement
Continuing Education
Make yourself memorable!
57. You can do this!
Confidence is contagious
Show employers confidence and let
them feel your energy
Remain positive
You are not the first person to be in
this situation
Push yourself
Stay connected and involved with
others
What WON’T work!!!