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Welcome Welcome Job Search WorkshopJob Search Workshop
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What Employers Look ForWhat Employers Look For
1. First impressions
2. Dependability and other personality traits
3. Skills, experience, and training
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Did You Know?Did You Know?
Three out of four people are unable to describe their skills in an interview.
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Skills Employers WantSkills Employers Want
1. Willing to learn
2. Basic academic skills in reading, writing, computation
3. Listening and oral communication
4. Creative thinking and problem solving
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Skills Employers WantSkills Employers Want
5. Self-esteem and goal setting
6. Personal and career development
7. Interpersonal skills, negotiation, and teamwork
8. Organizational effectiveness and leadership
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Job Hunting is a ProcessJob Hunting is a Process
• Choose an occupation
• Show how you can handle the work
• Create your sales brochure
• Market yourself
• Create a good impression
• Sell yourself, ace the interview
• Follow-up after the interview
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Choose an OccupationChoose an Occupation• Start with your “wish” list: What kind of work
have you always dreamed of doing?
• Do you know someone with a job you would like to have?
• Do you have a hobby you can turn into a job?
• If not, take some “on-line personality tests.”
• Talk to a career counselor at your local ETC or your state’s Job Service office.
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Show that You Can Do the WorkShow that You Can Do the Work
• Identify that you can do the work
• Search your background to see if you have those skills-or similar skills
• Show how you have used those skills
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A Resume Is….A Resume Is….Expected by many employersA quick way to make an impression - either
good or badA way to answer “Why should I hire you?” by
listing related skills, accomplishments, and experiences
More likely to get you screened out than in!
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The Nuts and Bolts of a ResumeThe Nuts and Bolts of a Resume
• Work experience
• Military service
•Heading•Objective•Education•Skills and abilities
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Add Some SizzleAdd Some Sizzle
• Show that you can deliver results• Use numbers to show the extent• Use “Powerhouse Buzzwords” to sell
yourself to employers
Achieved Adapted Advised Assisted
Built Controlled Convinced Coordinated
Created Delivered Developed Directed
Employed Performed Repaired Wrote
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Give Your Resume a K.I.S.SGive Your Resume a K.I.S.SKeep it Sweet & SimpleKeep it Sweet & Simple
• Your resume is your sales brochure
• Keep it clean-avoid wordiness
• Keep it simple-stick to one page
• Pour on the sizzle-show that you can deliver results
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Get your Resume Out ThereGet your Resume Out There
• Help advertisements and job postings
• Networking• Employment agencies• Direct mail• Phone call – Cold Calling
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Help Wanted AdsHelp Wanted Ads
• Check the newspaper and the web daily
• Identify what the employer needs
• Write a letter that matches your qualifications to the employer’s needs
• Develop a system• Know the stakes
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NetworkingNetworking• Most employers fill
positions with friends and relatives of people who work for them
• Ask people you know about the job openings where they work. They may help you get a job interview
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Employment AgenciesEmployment Agencies
• Employment agencies are match makers
• Most agencies specialize
• Some agencies recruit people for full-time, permanent jobs, others recruit people for temporary jobs
• Agencies are listed in the yellow pages of your phone book under “employment”
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Direct MailDirect Mail
• Build a list of 20 companies that interest you
• Get the name of the manager who runs the department where you want to work
• Send your resume and a cover letter to each manager explaining why you want to work for them
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Use the Yellow Pages for Use the Yellow Pages for ProspectsProspects
Find the index Select likely targets Prioritize those
targets Call organizations
and ask for interviews
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The Phone CallThe Phone Call1. Introduce yourself2. Say something friendly3. Get down to business4. Prepare for the unexpected5. Ask for the interview6. Prepare for the “put off”7. Sell yourself, but don’t push and don’t beg8. Wrap it up and confirm the date
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Three Questions to Get ReferralsThree Questions to Get Referrals
1. Do you know of any employers who may have an opening for someone with my skills? If no ask
2. Do you know of someone else who might know of such an opening? If yes, get that persons name and phone number. If no ask
3. Do you know someone who knows lots of people? If all else fails this will usually get you a name
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Introduction to ApplicationsIntroduction to Applications
The problem with Applications Reveal your weaknesses Designed to screen you out Not a good tool for getting interviews Not used in many small businesses
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Introduction to ApplicationsIntroduction to Applications
Why bother with applications? Important in larger organizations and
government Force you to organize your experience Requested by many employers
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Job Applications Stumbling BlocksJob Applications Stumbling Blocks
♦ No work history
♦ References
♦ Poor reference
♦ Money
♦ Friends and relatives♦ Criminal record♦ Education♦ Layoff♦ Fired♦ Job hopping
♦ Unemployment gaps
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Tips for Completing ApplicationsTips for Completing Applications
Follow directions Be neat and complete Provide only positive information
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Interviewing Dress and Grooming Interviewing Dress and Grooming ChecklistChecklist
No jeans, tanks tops, shorts, or very casual clothes
Be conservativeDetails countDon’t overdo cologne,
aftershave, makeup, jewelry
Careful grooming is a must
Spend some money for a good outfit if
necessaryConsider an interview
“uniform”Dress up not downAsk for advice
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The Interview-Be PreparedThe Interview-Be Prepared
• Know what questions to expect• Have an automatic answer• Know what questions to ask• Practice with a friend before going on a real
interview• Don’t be caught off guard by a “stress interview”• Remember attitude, appearance, and manners
make a difference
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The Interview- Sell YourselfThe Interview- Sell Yourself
• Talk about your accomplishments, skills and abilities
• Show enthusiasm• Explain what you can do for the company• Demonstrate that you are a team player• Turn negative questions into positive answers • Summarize your strengths• Ask for the job
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Most Frequently Asked Interview Most Frequently Asked Interview QuestionsQuestions
Why don’t you tell me about yourself?Why should I hire you?What are your major strengths?What are your major weaknesses?What pay do you expect?
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Most Frequently Asked Interview Most Frequently Asked Interview QuestionsQuestions
How does your experience relate to the job?
What are your future plans?What will your past bosses say about you?Why this job and why here?What is your personal situation?
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Three Steps to Answering Problem Three Steps to Answering Problem QuestionsQuestions
1. Understand what is really being asked
Can I depend on you? Are you a good worker? Do you have the experience and
training to do the job if hired?
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Three Steps to Answering Problem Three Steps to Answering Problem QuestionsQuestions
2. Answer the question briefly
Acknowledge the facts, but …. Present them as a advantage not a
disadvantage
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Three Steps to Answering Problem Three Steps to Answering Problem QuestionsQuestions
3. Answer the real concern by presenting your related skills
Base your answer on your key skills Give examples to support your skills
statements
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Salary Negotiation RulesSalary Negotiation Rules
• Never discuss salary until your offered the job
• Know the probable salary range in advance
• Bracket your salary range
• Never say NO to an offer before it is made or within 24 hours
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Examples of Salary BracketsExamples of Salary Brackets
If the job pays: You say:
$ 9.00/hour…….. $8 to $11 per hour
$ 15,000………… Mid to upper teens
$ 18,000………… Upper teens to low twenties
$ 22,000………… Low to mid twenties
$ 90,000………… High five figure to low six figure
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Follow-up- After the interviewFollow-up- After the interview
• Send a thank you note after the interview
• Fewer than half your competitors will send a thank you note or call after an interview
• Following-up is a crucial part of your effort to “market” yourself
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Why People Get FiredWhy People Get Fired
Unable to get along with othersDishonestPoor dress and groomingUnreliableUsed work time for personal businessUnable or willing to do the work
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Why People Get FiredWhy People Get Fired
Too slow, too many mistakes, too many accidents
Would not follow ordersAbused alcohol or drugsMisrepresented their backgrounds
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12 Extra Steps to Get Ahead12 Extra Steps to Get Ahead
1. Correct weaknesses in basic skills
2. Dress and groom for promotion
3. Arrive early and stay late
4. Positive and enthusiastic
5. Set goals
6. Ask for more responsibility
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12 Extra Steps to Get Ahead12 Extra Steps to Get Ahead
7. Ask for advice in getting an increase or promotion
8. Ask for training
9. Learn more on your own
10. Volunteer for difficult projects
11. Get measurable results
12. Keep planning
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Some Final AdviceSome Final Advice• If you want a good job, you have to work
at getting that job• Go on a few “practice” interviews before
interviewing your favorite company• Be prepared appearance, manners,
attitude, and the right answers• Sell yourself & explain why the manager
should hire you• Follow-up after the interview
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