Everything needed to get started on a job search - career assessment, resume/cover letter prep, interviewing, networking and lots of worksheets.

1. Nancy Anderson
Blackbird Learning Associates
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Job Search for Moms is
packed full of useful,
practical ideas to get you
started on a career change or
job search. Written for Moms
but useful for anyone, this
book presents the tools and
techniques needed to plan,
prepare, and launch your
career plan. By the end of the
book you will be prepared
and motivated to unleash
your talents and land the job
you deserve.

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4. Passion + Purpose = Personal EXCELLENCE
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5.  Focus on You
◦ What skills have you developed while at
home?
◦ What would you like to do?
◦ What are your guidelines, boundaries?
 Focus on the Job
◦ Do you have the skills for this job?
◦ Do you know anyone in this field?
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7. Values Interests Personality
1. Security
2. Family
3. Salary/Benefits
4. Power
5. Prestige
6. Recognition
7. Achievement
8. Autonomy
9. Interpersonal
10. Helping others
11. Work Environment
12. Leisure time
13. Other
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8. Values Interests Personality
1. Security
2. Family
3. Salary/benefits
4. Power
5. Prestige/Status
6. Recognition
7. Achievement
8. Autonomy
9. Interpersonal
10. Helping others
11. Work Environment
12. Leisure time
13. Other
1. Working with your
hands
2. Problem solving
3. Speaking
4. Writing
5. Researching
6. Analyzing
7. Creating
8. Sports
9. Art
10. Other
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9. Values Interests Personality
1. Security
2. Family
3. Salary/benefits
4. Power
5. Prestige/Status
6. Recognition
7. Achievement
8. Autonomy
9. Interpersonal
10. Helping others
11. Work Environment
12. Leisure time
13. Other
1. Working with your
hands
2. Problem solving
3. Speaking
4. Writing
5. Researching
6. Analyzing
7. Creating
8. Sports
9. Art
10. Other
Goal Driven
Communicator
Logical
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10.  www.aarp.org/money/careers/employerresourcecenter
 https://www.onetonline.org/skills/
 http://www.careeronestop.org/
 http://www.oprah.com/spirit/Who-Am-I-Meant-to-Be
 http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/JTypes2.asp
 http://coachcompass.com/
 http://www.careerpath.com/career-tests/
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11.  The work and volunteer skills that transfer
to another job.
 Skills that are transferable across a range
of jobs.
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12. Retail Sales Computer Support Specialist
High School diploma usually needed
Tact and patience to deal with difficult
customers;
An interest in sales work;
A neat appearance;
The ability to communicate clearly and
effectively
Associate degree /BA or experience
Assist users or customers with
computer problems
Strong communication and problem
solving skills
Strong analytical skills
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13. Name of Activity Role
Board Member of Family and
Community Services
Finance Committee, team member in
community Activities (yard sales)
Women’s Club Officer, art director, food drive
School Activities Fashion Show, Sports activities
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14.  Identify what you like to do.
 Identify what you are good at doing.
 Gather your Accomplishments. What impact have they
made?
 What are your “Mom” or “Dad” skills?
 List your recent certifications, trainings, awards,
professional associations
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15. Position
The Name of
Company and Your
Title
Noteworthy
Accomplishment
Who? What? When?
Where? Why? How?
How Many? How
Much? Savings? Why
is this noteworthy?
Soft Skills That
Supported This
Accomplishment.
Communication,
Teamwork, Problem
Solving, Leadership,
Planning,
Interpersonal Skills,
Other
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16.  Where is Your Passion?
 What is Your Purpose?
 Who Can Assist You?
◦ Family or Friends
◦ Mentor
◦ Manager
◦ Peers
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17. What Would You Like To Do?
 Make a list of possibilities
 List the Skills Required
 Set Goals
 Include Training
 Include Dates But Be Realistic
 Who Can Help You?
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18. Career
Possibilities
Skills
Needed
Goals Training or
Education
Needed?
Date
s
Who Can
Help?
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19.  Research community colleges for free or low cost
classes.
 Talk to colleges about financial support
 Look to your library for free/low cost classes
 Look for internal training
 Look at various resources
 Create a profile in LinkedIn and join groups
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20.  Creating a Professional Resume
◦ It’s OK to be a stay at home care giver
 Interviewing
 Networking
◦ Personal
◦ Professional
◦ Social
 LinkedIn
 Facebook
 Twitter
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21.  Look at your Competencies, Accomplishments and
You Worksheet
 Look at the Job Description and details
 Do your skills match? Are you interested?
 If the answer is Yes…
GO FOR IT!!
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22.  What are the three top words to describe this job?
 What industry phrases are in job description?
 What job competencies are generally in this
position? (examples can include negotiation,
teamwork, project management, customer
service…)
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23.  The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational
Outlook Handbook
http://www.bls.gov/oco/
 The Bureau of Labor Statistics: Career Information
for Kids (no kidding!)
http://www.bls.gov/k12/index.htm
 Annual Report of Company or go on-line
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24.  Networking (Job-Related and Informational)
 Screening or Telephone
 Decision Making or Face-to-Face
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25.  Research the company
 Research the position
 Identify the competencies needed for this job
(Skills, Knowledge, Behaviors)
 Identify your strengths, weaknesses, goals,
background
 Come up with STAR Stories about yourself
 Prepare questions to ask the interviewer
 Prepare list of personal and professional
references
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26.  Review skills listed in job requisition. Do your
skills match?
 What soft skills are needed in this position?
(teamwork, supervision, customer service, etc.)
 Where do I find this type of information?
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27. STAR is an acronym for:
 S - Specific
 T – Task
 A – Action
 R - Results
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28.  Can you give me an example of a
time when you had to work within a
tight deadline (S and T). Tell me
specifically the steps you took (A)
and the results of these actions (R).
 REMEMBER: Review the job, what types of
STAR questions would the interviewer ask based
upon the job?
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29.  Do you have the skills for the job?
 Do you fit?
 Do you understand the company and its purpose?
 How do you stack up against the competition?
 Do you want the job?
 Do you have the right mind-set for the
job/company?
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30.  Tell Me About Yourself.
 What Are Your Strengths?
 What Are Your Weaknesses?
 What Are Your Long-Term Goals?
 Why are You Leaving Your Present Position?
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32. a. What are the short and long term goals of the
company?
b. What is the vision of the department?
c. What is the company environment like?
d. What concerns need to be addressed immediately?
e. What do you see happening with this position for the
next 3 to 6 months?
f. What are the particular attributes needed to succeed in
this job?
g. What are the challenges a person coming to this job will
face
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33. Obtaining Advice, Information and
referrals from personal contacts
you know or have developed.
Approximately 70 – 85% of jobs are filled
through networking.
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34.  Informational: Used to learn about a
position or industry to clarify your career
direction.
 Hidden Job Market: Not advertised.
About 80% of jobs are found in this
market.
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35. Family Friends College
/School
Alumni
Business
Associates
Social/Grou
p
Associates
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36. ◦ Name
◦ Industry
◦ Specializing In
◦ What you do
◦ Why You Are the Best (save $, increased clients, etc.)
◦ Call to action (Next Steps)
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37.  Who you are
 What you do
 What you’re looking for
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38.  Engage rather than lecture.
 Ask a question about something that might be
interesting or engaging.
Example
“You know how you never hear back after
submitting a resume and it feels as if it goes into a
black hole?
I write resumes and LinkedIn profiles that get
responses.”
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39.  Job Search for Moms, Nancy Range Anderson,
2010.
 Monster.com
 Job Hunting for Dummies. Max Messemer IDG
Books Worldwide 1995.
 Workforce NJ www.wnjpin.net
 NJ Department of labor: www.state.nj.us/labor
 www.indeed.com
 www.quintcareeers.com
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Twitter: @Nancy_1
Nancy Range Anderson is the President of Blackbird Learning
Associates, LLC a company that specializes in job search
training.
Nancy is a training & development leader with over 25 years
experience in Human Resources and Learning & Development in
the pharmaceutical, finance and insurance industries. Known for
her excellent facilitation skills, Nancy teaches resume preparation,
interviewing, networking, and career change tactics to individuals
and groups. In 2010, Nancy released the book, Job Search for
Moms.