Job Training Webinar November 2009

Career Skills Webinar Benjamin Rivera Owner / Coach www.CoachSecurity.Info

Career Skills Webinar 1. Introductions 2. Experience 3. Credentials 4. Why I’m Here / Why you’re here 5. Job Search Options 6. Interview Tips 7. Resume Writing 8. Conclusion www.CoachSecurity.Info

1. Introductions

Introductions

Let’s get started

“ You can’t climb a smooth mountain.”

Zig Ziglar

www.CoachSecurity.Info

2. My Experience

9 Years of Interviewing and Job Hunting

Applied for 400+ positions

Hands-on interviewing experience for over 100+ positions, gaining 35+ positions

Experience as Government Contractor, Government Employee, Commercial Employee

3. Credentials

Military Transition Assistance Program

Veteran Transition Assistance Program

Career Coach / CoachVille.com Member

Skilled Resume Writer

Skilled Internet Researcher

Skilled Interviewee via Phone & In-person

4. Why I’m Here

Made a GOAL to help others succeed!

I’m not a recruiter, but an experienced job hunter who can show you skills that work

I can help with your career search!

To share my real-world knowledge of searching, applying, interviewing, and gaining employment!

4. Why You’re Here

Improve Job Search Skills

Improve Interviewing Skills

Improve Resume Writing Skills

Want to be in position to get Hired!

Learn what to do that others aren’t doing!!

Tips, tricks, good habits I’ve learned throughout my journey

5. Job Search Options

Online Job Search

Corporate Job Search

Government

Network

Walk-ins

Newspapers

5. Online Job Search Tools

CoachSecurity.Info

Monster.com

JuJu.com

Careerbuilder.com

HotJobs.com

Dice.com

ClearanceJobs.com

Local City Jobs Search Sites

5. Corporate Online Search

Government Contractors

LockheedJobs.com

Raytheon.com

Local Hospitals

Local Universities and Schools

Local Business Franchises (ERAC, Verizon, AT&T, etc.)

Local Business

5. Government Positions

Government

www.USAJobs.gov

www.scsc.state.pa.us

www.usps.gov

Search “civil service” in your state

5. Government Positions

Positions Available:

Security

Healthcare

Intelligence

Finance

Laborers

Craftsmen/women

MORE!

5. “Network”

Online

LinkedIn.com

Start a Blog

Apply to positions and get the recruiters information

Keep contacts updated and handy

5. “Network”

In-Person Networking

Family

Friends

Strangers

Doctors/Dentists/etc.

Groups – Chamber of Commerce

Free Marketing Meetings

Career Networking groups

5. Walk-ins and Newspapers

Walk-ins

Not as effective as in the past

Mostly told to apply online

**BUT – May get a “Network” connection!

Newspapers

Last place a company will post positions

6. Interview Tips

Best Tips

Get name, position, e-mail address, phone number

WRITE them down, keep a log, contact list

Needed for interview and for follow-up thank you notes

6. Interview Tips

Best Tips

Memorize names and positions prior to your interview

This will help you in the interview to remember names

Keep eye contact

Treat everyone as the owner of the company!

6. Interview Tips

Best Tips

Keep eye contact!

Go Prepared

Research the company online, get facts

Research the Interviewers/Managers online

Take 5 copies of your resume and cover letter

Get rest

Arrive 15-20 minutes early!

Dress to impress – always!

6. Interview Tips

Best Tips

**Think of a successful event in your life and concentrate on it!** prior to your appt.

Bring this good “vibe” to your interview

Go to make friends - Network!!

Relax

6. Interview Tips

More Tips

Nervous hands – Keep a tissue in your pocket

Arrive extra early and visit the restroom to ensure you look sharp

SMILE!

6. Interview Tips

Lastly:

Immediately when you get home from the interview send a “Thank You” e-mail to everyone:

The Recruiter

The Interviewer(s)

The Human Resource Manager

Anyone who helped you get the interview

6. Favorite Interview Tips

Schedule your interview late in the day

You will be remembered

better, if you go last!

Be Ready to answer:

What is your biggest weakness?

Become a salesperson!**

Never talk bad about your previous employers

6. Favorite Interview Tips

#1 TIP

Stay and Say Positive

Spin everything you say in a positive way!

7. Resume Writing

What is a resume?

A picture of you in words

Your 1st marketing tool about YOU!

7. Resume Writing

Contains:

Contact information

Objective

Summary

Work Experience

Education/Certifications

Organizations

Accomplishments/Papers

7. Resume Writing

Must Have:

NO Mistakes

Proper Grammar

Catch the attention of the HRM!!

First 1/3 of the First Page must be your BEST information

Hiring Mangers skim though 100’s to 1000’s of resumes

Yours Must Stand Out!

7. Resume Writing

Get your resume to the RIGHT person! (Network!)

7. Resume Writing

Research Job Postings

Copy and Paste applicable lines into your resume

Hiring mangers/Recruiters use “search software” to weed out resumes for the best match

Keep yours at the top of their list!

Career Skills Webinar What we’ve gone over today: Job Search Options Interview Tips Resume Writing Conclusion www.CoachSecurity.Info

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Questions?

Zig Ziglar

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Thank you for your time!

Please visit my blog for FREE career advice!

And to find out when the next Career Skills Webinar will be held!

Zig Ziglar

Job Training Webinar November 2009

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