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Entering The Workforce - Youth
This document provides guidance on developing a career plan and job search strategies. It recommends utilizing various resources like career centers, job boards, informational interviews and networking to find employment opportunities. Key steps outlined include assessing skills, researching companies, customizing resumes and cover letters, gaining experience through volunteering, internships or work experience programs. The importance of an online presence through LinkedIn and managing social media profiles is also emphasized.
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Entering The Workforce - Youth
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- 3. YES! BUT you need a GAME PLAN!
- 4. Career Job Boards Informational Job Newspaper Interviews Search Center Social Volunteer Resume & & Media & Networking Application LinkedIn Internship
- 5. Connect with Career Professionals Findyour local “One Stop” – a FREE employment resource: http://www.edd.ca.gov/Jobs_and_Training/pubs/osfile.pdf
- 6. Resume Application Cover Letter …& what you offer the Employer
- 7. Career Assessment • www.motherlodejobconnection.org Take a LOOK at YOUR values, interests and abilities…
- 8. Identify your skills… Resume & Put them in your Application
- 9. The Study Company! Find out what they wantand what they are afraid of… then put it in your Resume and Cover Letter!
- 10. JOB SEARCH Use aVariety of Sources: Indeed.com AmericasVOS.com LinkedIn Your local newspaper Google Company Websites-click on careers
- 11. ….make sure youare on their mind! •Stop in and introduce yourself •Mention that you’ve recently applied. •Bring a copy of your resume, and dress for interview! •Express your interest in their company. •Call •If you can’t get a name, ask to speak with Hiring Manager or Human Resources. •State that you’ve applied and you’re calling to touch base regarding where they’re at in the hiring process.
- 12. …ENTRY LEVEL JOBS= APPLICANTS WITH 3-5 YEARS EXPERIENCE! So… take the steps to position yourself for success!
- 13. Employers say that itdoesn’t matter if your experience is paid or unpaid… it rates the same on a resume!
- 14. Employers say: volunteering =experience! ATCAA HUMANE SOCIETY FORESTRY LIBRARY VETERAN’S OFFICES Find more volunteer opportunities online: www.americasvos.com
- 15. CREATE OPPORTUNITY Yard Care Car Wash/Detailing Babysitting Bookkeeping (Home Office) Housekeeping Pet Care Marketing (Create Flyers) Home Improvement Computer Services
- 16. Enroll in aWork Experience with Your Local One Stop
- 17. FREE ONLINE TUTORIALS! •http://www.gcflearnfree.org/ •www.alison.com Word, Excel, PowerPoint Quickbooks & Accounting IT Services/Digital Literacy Business & Enterprise Financial Literacy Opening a Bank Account Psychology Health Studies Manufacturing HUNDREDS to choose from!
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- 19. SCRUB facebook of questionable content…
- 20. Be Social Media Savvy… Be apositive online contributor!
- 21. Did you know… …over 80% of Employers check LinkedIn before they HIRE? Key Tips: •Enter your Resume •Follow Employers of Interest •Join Groups & contribute!
- 22. •Study Interview Questions, targetthe company in your answers - be a solution. •Be 10 Min. Early •Pro Image •Smell Clean •No Fragrances •Dress BUSINESS Conservative •Remove Piercings/Hide Tatoos •Ask Questions •Be POSITIVE = smile, good Eye Contact, can-do attitude •Enjoy Yourself •Send Thank You Card Interview
- 23. Your Here for Local You! One Stop www.careeronestop.org
- 24. Your adventure continues… …with each step, you shape your realities and your future!
Editor's Notes
- #2 How many of you have ever looked for a job?
- #3 In today’s economy with it’s fierce job competition, many Youth ask me if there are any jobs out there.
- #4 I’d like to encourage you that there are jobs…but you have to have a game plan.
- #5 There is no ONE guaranteed way to find a job…it takes a variety of strategies to obtain employment. One thing that career counselors all agree on, however, is that in order to be successful in Job Search – you’ve got to be persistent. I’ve found that by taking consistent steps, with each step things start to line up for you.
- #6 In Job Search it’s important to have a career team supporting you. At Job Connection, we have trained professionals, as well as the tools, resources and equipment necessary to succeed. It’s easy to get hooked up – register online, or stop in Mon-Thurs, 8-4. Services are free, and anyone can use this resource. NOTE: If you are under 18 and you want to use our center, we will send a form home for your parent/guardian to sign.
- #7 Most jobs these days require you to submit an application, resume and cover letter. Job Connection has resume builders onsite that make it easy to showcase what you offer Employers. Start building a basic resume – which you will use as a template for later.
- #16 Paid or not
- #17 Occasionally your One Stop will have funding for a WEX. Based on eligibility.
- #19 People that you know – make sure everyone knows that you’re looking for a job (church…babysitting…)
- #23 Most important = clean and appropriately covered. Careful of smells – no perfume/aftershave. No smoke (wear jacket/take off).