Creative Job Search Strategies in a Challenging Job Market
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A Workshop for The Boston College Career Summit Hosted by Career Treking LLC June 24, 2009 Susan Kennedy Mary Gibbs
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Creative Job Search Strategies in a Challenging Job Market
- 1. Creative Job Search Strategies in a Challenging Job Market © 2009 Career Treking LLC A Workshop for The Boston College Career Summit Hosted by Career Treking LLC June 24, 2009 Susan Kennedy Mary Gibbs www.careertreking.com (781) 237-2252
- 7. Setting Career Direction © 2009 Career Treking LLC Your Profile Skills Degree Achievements Interests Preferences Potential Careers Job Goals Goal A Goal B Goal C Translate Profile to Careers Careers, Industries Jobs Stimulus Package Jobs Learn From Others Network Informational Interviews Test Reality Job Shadowing Internships Volunteering Part-time Work
- 16. Success Rates by Job Source
- 19. Comfort Zone © 2009 Career Treking LLC Friends & FOF Friend's Parents Family & FOF Community Alumni Professors Bosses & Coaches Associations
- 23. Beefing Up Job Search Skills © 2009 Career Treking LLC Search Activity My Skills 1(low)-10 (high) Resources to Build Skills Due Date Set career direction, job goals, industry targets Networking and informational interviews Resumes and cover letters Interviewing Assertive, company-specific job search Organization, follow-through
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- Figuring out what you want to do with your life-Easy right? Not really! Relax, you’re in good company, over half of college grads don’t have a clue! I love to write, I’m a poli sci, econ, bio major and don’t know what to do with it. Sometimes your major translates into a career (engineering), but mostly not. It can be confusing & overwhelming. We find if you follow a four step process it’s doable, even exciting Start by taking a look in the mirror to figure out Who am I and what do I want? Take a look at how your major, skills, interests, and preferences (work env, work x life balance, location) fit together. Then gather outside information Gather input from people who know you best-Your friends, their parents, get ready to groan, your family and family friends, your high school & college faculty well to seek their suggestions about what you might be good at, good careers, first jobs, companies, industries