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Agenda

• Introduction• Purpose• Social Media• Workshop of the Week• Microsoft IT Academy e-Learning • Volunteers• Questions or comments

Introduction

Facilitator introduction

Staff introduction

Group member introductions

Purpose

Gain valuable contacts Learn from industry professionals

and guest speakers Share effective job search

techniques with members Receive and distribute job leads

Purpose continued

Improve communication and presentation skills

Explore career options and opportunities

Build long-term relationships

Social Media – LinkedIn

Invitations sent Meet with

different cultures, ages, interests and learning styles

1. Upload your photo

5 Critical LinkedIn Optimizations That Take 5 Minutes or Less

2. Customize your Professional Headline



3. Enrich your Summary with relevant keywords


4. Add Skills


5. Create your LinkedIn “Vanity URL”

Workshop for the Week

Exploring Your Job Options Exploring Your Job Options

Identify your goals, interests, skills, preferences, salary

requirements and work priorities

O*Net Interest Profiler

The O*NET Interest Profiler can help you find out what your interests are and how they relate to the world of work. You can find out what you like to do.

The O*NET Interest Profiler helps you decide what kinds of careers you might want to explore.

1 Build kitchen cabinets2 Help people with personal or emotional problems3 Develop a new medicine4 Buy and sell stocks and bonds5 Write books or plays6 Play a musical instrument7 Teach an individual an exercise routine


http://www.mynextmove.org/explore/ip

Here are your Interest Profiler results! The more a career meets your interests, the more likely it will be satisfying and rewarding to you.

Realistic 14Investigative 17ArtisticArtistic 30SocialSocial 25Enterprising 23ConventionalConventional 24


Realistic People with Realistic interests like work that includes practical, hands-on problems and answers. Often people with Realistic interests do not like careers that involve paperwork or working closely with others. They like: •Working with plants and animals•Real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery•Outside work


Investigative People with Investigative interests like work that has to do with ideas and thinking rather than physical activity or leading people. They like: • Searching for facts• Figuring out problems


Artistic People with Artistic interests like work that deals with the artistic side of things, such as acting, music, art, and design. They like: •Creativity in their work•Work that can be done without following a set of rules


Social People with Social interests like working with others to help them learn and grow. They like working with people more than working with objects, machines, or information. They like: •Teaching•Giving advice•Helping and being of service to people


Enterprising People with Enterprising interests like work that has to do with starting up and carrying out business projects. These people like taking action rather than thinking about things. They like: •Persuading and leading people•Making decisions•Taking risks for profits


Conventional People with Conventional interests like work that follows set procedures and routines. They prefer working with information and paying attention to details rather than working with ideas. They like: •Working with clear rules•Following a strong leader


• To focus your search, think about the following question:

• How much education, training, and experience do I need to do the job?

• Each O*NET career is in one of five Job Zones, which group careers that need the same level of experience, education, and training.

• Different careers need different amounts of preparation. You will be asked to pick a Job Zone. Using your Job Zone and your interests, the Interest Profiler will help you identify and explore careers that might be right for you.


Job Zone One: Little or No Preparation Needed

ExperienceLittle or no previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. TrainingEmployees in these occupations need anywhere from a few days to a few months of training.

EducationSome of these occupations may require a high school diploma or GED certificate.ExamplesThese occupations involve following instructions and helping others.


Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed

ExperiencePrevious work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. TrainingEmployees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers

EducationMost occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.ExamplesThese occupations usually involve using communication and organizational skills to coordinate, supervise, manage, or train others to accomplish goals.


Artistic careers that fit your preparation level:

Anthropologists *

Architects*

Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary

*Art, Drama, & Music Teachers, Postsecondary

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Astronomers *Biochemists & Biophysicists *

Microsoft IT Academy e-Learning

Self – Paced learning of Microsoft Applications

Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and more!

Volunteers

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Questions or Comments?

Questions or comments

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items Thank you for

attending! Happy Holidays!

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