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CAREER SEARCH OVERWHELM
HOW TO EFFECTIVELY BRAINSTORM YOUR
OPTIONS TO IDENTIFY
YOUR IDEAL CAREER PATH
HallieCrawford.com, LLC
www.halliecrawford.com
Copyright 2013 Hallie Crawford, MA, CPCC
Certified Career Coach and
Founder
TOO MANY PEOPLE ARE NOT
IN THE RIGHT FIT – ARE YOU?
2013 Gallup poll: only 30% engaged and inspired at work
http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/06/30/americans-hate-jobs-office-perks/2457089/
3 categories:
Very Satisfied – be prepared if things change
Somewhat Satisfied - separate what works and what
doesn’t or
Very Unhappy – define the right fit
Career management
Good
News
You can find
direction and
fulfillment
• Difficult to narrow down choices
• Many factors to consider to find right fit
• No website with comprehensive list
• Result: Career seekers, already unhappy, can become
overwhelmed and fearful
• Where to start?
Problem: Brainstorming
Career Options
SOLUTION
Online research
Brainstorm with others
Dream team
Informational Interviews
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Informational Interviews: • http://tinyurl.com/lrow8q6
• http://tinyurl.com/l22yd54
• http://tinyurl.com/lzrhus3
ONLINE RESEARCH
• Online research: 4 step process
• Keywords
• General search sites
• Brainstorming sites
• Job boards
• Client Catherine in Denver
• Associations
• Education
STAY ORGANIZED!
Use Excel to track:
Relevant keywords
Career ideas
Pages you want to re-visit
Requirements, salary
Sample Excel Sheet
http://tinyurl.com/l3muely
OVERVIEW OF SITES
o General search
o Brainstorming sites o www.mypursuit.com
o www.onetcenter.org
o www.wetfeet.com
o www.glassdoor.com
o Job boards o www.indeed.com
o www.simplyhired.com
o Industry-specific
STEP ONE: KEYWORDS
interests,
values, skills
STEP TWO: GENERAL SEARCH SITES
Cast a wide net
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STEP THREE:
o Keywords plugged into
these sites help you…
o Narrow down ideas
o Begin to make real – See
requirements and salary
Brainstorming: http://tinyurl.com/kf5tf4o
Brainstorming Sites
search job boards
STEP FOUR:
Industry
Specific Sites
Additional Assistance
• 5 Keys to Identify Your Ideal Career ebook http://tinyurl.com/ley3yua
• Complimentary Consultation 20 minutes over phone. Experience coaching
and learn more about our services. http://www.halliecrawford.com/contact
4 steps
1. Keywords
2. General search sites
3. Brainstorming sites
4. Job boards
Write down 1 action step for this week
Specific
Deadline
More information about staying organized: http://tinyurl.com/kopq386
ACTION
NEXT STEP
Informational interviews
The greatest
risk in life is not
taking one. Anonymous
Door Prize:
Career transition ebook
Learn more about coaching
www.halliecrawford.com