How to effectively brainstorm your options to identify your ideal career path.

1. CAREER SEARCH OVERWHELM
HOW TO EFFECTIVELY BRAINSTORM YOUR
OPTIONS TO IDENTIFY
YOUR IDEAL CAREER PATH
HallieCrawford.com, LLC
www.halliecrawford.com
Copyright 2013
Hallie Crawford, MA, CPCC
Certified Career Coach and
Founder

2. TOO MANY PEOPLE ARE NOT
IN THE RIGHT FIT – ARE YOU?
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2013 Gallup poll: only 30% engaged and inspired at work
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3 categories:
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http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/06/30/americans-hate-jobs-office-perks/2457089/
Very Satisfied – be prepared if things change
Somewhat Satisfied - separate what works and what
doesn’t or
Very Unhappy – define the right fit
Career management

3. Good
News
You can find
direction and
fulfillment

4. Brainstorming
Career Options
Problem:
• Difficult to narrow down choices
• Many factors to consider to find right fit
• No website with comprehensive list
• Result: Career seekers, already unhappy, can become
overwhelmed and fearful
• Where to start?

5. SOLUTION
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Online research
Brainstorm with others
Dream team
 Informational Interviews
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Informational Interviews:
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http://tinyurl.com/lrow8q6
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http://tinyurl.com/l22yd54
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http://tinyurl.com/lzrhus3
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6. ONLINE RESEARCH
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Online research: 4 step process
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Keywords
General search sites
Brainstorming sites
Job boards
Client Catherine in Denver
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Associations
Education

7. STAY ORGANIZED!
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Use Excel to track:
Relevant keywords
 Career ideas
 Pages you want to re-visit
 Requirements, salary
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Sample Excel Sheet
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http://tinyurl.com/l3muely

8. OVERVIEW OF SITES
o General
search
o Brainstorming sites
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o Job
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www.mypursuit.com
www.onetcenter.org
www.wetfeet.com
www.glassdoor.com
boards
www.indeed.com
www.simplyhired.com
Industry-specific

9. STEP ONE: KEYWORDS
interests,
values, skills

10. STEP TWO: GENERAL
SEARCH SITES
Cast a wide net
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11. STEP THREE:
Brainstorming Sites
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Keywords plugged into
these sites help you…
Narrow down ideas
o Begin to make real – See
requirements and salary
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Brainstorming: http://tinyurl.com/kf5tf4o

12. STEP FOUR:
Industry
Specific Sites
search job boards

13. Additional Assistance
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5 Keys to Identify Your Ideal Career ebook
http://tinyurl.com/ley3yua
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Complimentary Consultation
20 minutes over phone. Experience coaching
and learn more about our services.
http://www.halliecrawford.com/contact

14. 4 steps
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Keywords
General search sites
Brainstorming sites
Job boards

15. ACTION
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Write down 1 action step for this week
Specific
 Deadline
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More information about staying organized:
http://tinyurl.com/kopq386

16. NEXT STEP
Informational interviews

17. The greatest
risk in life is not
taking one.
Anonymous
Door Prize:
Career transition ebook
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