Pihra Job Search Workshop 5 27 09

Career Services Job Search Assistance CAREER TRANSITION WORKSHOP Provided by PIHRA District 14 WHEN: Following the District 14 Meeting 5/27 9:45 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. COST: No cost – Provided by District 14 to support attendees who are in transition TOPICS: 1. Job search marketing plan 2. Networking approach 3. Your networking presentation 4. Using the Internet 5. On-line career resources

Job Search Marketing Plan  List of contacts and referrals  Organize – spreadsheet?  Contact for what?  411 – industry trends, events, company culture, market position, history, “the buzz”.  Advice – resume/ tips  Referrals – who, why them (knowledge, insight, contacts).

Networking Plan  Networking is the most effective tool used in a successful job search!  Research shows that 65% to 85% of positions are found by networking through personal contacts.  Start: Contact all people you know include family, friends, neighbors, former co-workers, professional contacts and organizations.

Networking Plan  Ask for information.  Key helper characteristics are:  Remember you when they are aware of suitable positions.  Gather vacancy change 411.  Provide at least two more people with whom to network as professional introductions.

Networking Plan- You and Your Network  When Growing Your Network Ask Yourself First:  What kind of Organization or Culture do you want to work in?  What kind of work do you want to do?  Which skills and abilities are the most attractive to employers?  What kind of commute are you willing to consider?

Networking Presentation  Verbal Presentations  10-Second Commercial  “Conversationalized” resume summary statement  2-Minute Pitch  Remainder of your resume that has been “conversationalized”.  Include many facts with emphasis on results you did for employers.

Networking  Networking Meeting  Groups  1 to 1  By Phone  Recruiters – Retained and Contingency  Follow Up

Using the Internet Tools at your Fingertips  Social Networking  Linked-In, Plaxo, FaceBook Job Searches  Online Searches  META Job Search Engines:  www.indeed.com  www.simplyhired.com  www.jujujobsearch.com  www.topusajobs.com  www.jobster.com  www.jobsniper.com  Definition Targets

Thank You for Your Attention Contact information: Presentation created by: VaNessa Vollmer, Psy.D. http://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessavollmer

Pihra Job Search Workshop 5 27 09

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