Job Search Strategies That Get Results!

Identify your remarkable message Use a strategic mix of job search strategies Increase your visibility Leverage technology to tap into the hidden job market ©2009 Exceed With Purpose Coaching www.ExceedWithPurposeCoaching.com All rights reserved

Must be Unique, Valuable, Remarkable Needs to sound natural (not rehearsed) Can deliver it in 45 seconds or less Weave Purple Cow message throughout your entire job search campaign ©2009 Exceed With Purpose Coaching www.ExceedWithPurposeCoaching.com All rights reserved

Online Resume ½% Internet 4 – 10% Job Fairs 8% Published Leads 5 – 24% Employment Agencies 5 – 28% Networking with family, friends 33% Cold calling employers 47% Targeted Employer Campaign 69% - 84% ©2009 Exceed With Purpose Coaching www.ExceedWithPurposeCoaching.com All rights reserved

PUBLISHED Strategies  UNPUBLISHED Strategies 35% 65%  5+ years experience in the targeted  Career Changer field  Lack of experience  Strong educational background  Lack of education (Masters Degree and above)  If you have a large network  You are an introvert and find  If you are extraverted and enjoy unpublished strategies extremely getting out and meeting others painful  You have time for a full-time job  You only have time for a part-time search (4-6 hours a day) job search (less than 2 hours a day) ©2009 Exceed With Purpose Coaching www.ExceedWithPurposeCoaching.com All rights reserved

WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 Action Goal Actual Goal Actual Goal Actual Goal Actual PUBLISHED ______________% Post Resume Online Classified Ads Job Fairs Staffing Agencies UNPUBLISHED ___________% Targeted Employers / Cold Call Networking Friends/Relatives/ Colleagues/ Co-Workers Volunteer Networking Groups Professional Associations Informational Interviews Social Media TOTAL ©2009 Exceed With Purpose Coaching www.ExceedWithPurposeCoaching.com All rights reserved

Explore volunteer opportunities at www.volunteermatch.org Look for natural opportunities to network Job Search Support Groups Informational Interviews Targeted Employers Campaign Targeted Contacts Campaign ©2009 Exceed With Purpose Coaching www.ExceedWithPurposeCoaching.com All rights reserved

Need a 10-second networking message Simple enough for a 12-year-old to understand Network with an agenda Be prepared Conversation Starters Conversation Busters ©2009 Exceed With Purpose Coaching www.ExceedWithPurposeCoaching.com All rights reserved

Makes it easier for employers to find you Strong online presence reinforces your brand Demonstrates working understanding of Web 2.0 Some employers are choosing to use social media strategies to tap into a higher caliber employee New approach to social networking is about attracting job opportunities directly onto your doorstep ©2009 Exceed With Purpose Coaching www.ExceedWithPurposeCoaching.com All rights reserved

World’s largest professional network with over 40 million members Helps you exchange knowledge, ideas, and opportunities with a broader network of professionals Search People, Jobs, Companies ©2009 Exceed With Purpose Coaching www.ExceedWithPurposeCoaching.com All rights reserved

Has over 110 million users Most trafficked social media site Privacy is one of the key differentiators Fan Pages are the newest buzz for companies ©2009 Exceed With Purpose Coaching www.ExceedWithPurposeCoaching.com All rights reserved

Free social messaging utility for staying connected in real-time – 24/7 networking event Considered micro-blogger because each message is limited to 140 characters (tweets) Provides direct access to industry leaders in your field ©2009 Exceed With Purpose Coaching www.ExceedWithPurposeCoaching.com All rights reserved

Networking Branding LinkedIn – expand your Twitter – showcases professional network expertise and builds your Facebook – frequent brand networking with family Blogging – showcases and friends expertise and builds your brand ©2009 Exceed With Purpose Coaching www.ExceedWithPurposeCoaching.com All rights reserved

Becoming a “Purple Cow” with a remarkable message Executing a strategic job search campaign Increasing your visibility by networking effectively Using social media to expand your network and reinforce your brand What do these strategies have in common? Executing a job search with purpose! ©2009 Exceed With Purpose Coaching www.ExceedWithPurposeCoaching.com All rights reserved

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Job Search Strategies That Get Results!

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