This is a presentation that I gave to Arts and Science Seniors at The Ohio State University on Last Minute Job Search Strategies in preparation for graduation.
The document discusses the hidden job market and strategies for using networking to find job opportunities. It notes that 80% of jobs are not publicly posted but found through employee referrals and one's network. It provides tips for developing a network, conducting informational interviews, maintaining relationships, and utilizing networking to advance one's career or find job leads. The document emphasizes that successful networking involves cultivating relationships over time.
The document discusses strategies for accessing the "hidden job market", which accounts for 78-82% of jobs. It describes networking, canvassing letters, and telephone canvassing. Networking involves developing contacts and asking questions of your network to learn about new opportunities. Canvassing letters introduce yourself to potential employers to get them interested in meeting. Telephone canvassing involves directly calling employers to market your skills and set up meetings rather than interviews. The document provides tips for developing a phone script and conducting effective phone canvassing calls.
This document discusses strategies for accessing the hidden job market, including networking, cold calling, and expressing interest to companies. It emphasizes that most jobs are found through personal connections and unadvertised opportunities. Networking involves developing contacts that may be helpful for one's career through neighbors, social media, friends, and other associates. Cold calling and sending letters to companies allows applicants to inquire about unadvertised jobs and request interviews. The document provides tips for making cold calls, such as developing a phone script, introducing one's skills, and setting up meetings. Overall, it stresses the importance of utilizing one's connections and reaching out directly to companies to learn about hidden opportunities.
Hidden job market & power of networkingEhtesham Azad
This document discusses accessing the hidden job market. It defines the hidden job market as comprising 80% of available jobs that are never advertised. It recommends networking, informational interviews, volunteering at professional events, and talking to professors and alumni as ways to access hidden opportunities. The document provides tips on the art of networking, including identifying contacts, starting conversations, keeping them going, and following up appropriately.
It’s all about who you know networking for the job searchAlyson Weiss
This document provides guidance on networking and informational interviews for job searching. It begins by introducing Alyson Weiss as the contact person and outlines an icebreaker activity. It then defines networking as a two-way process to build connections and learn about opportunities, rather than a one-way asking for jobs. The document discusses finding networking events through personal and online contacts and provides tips for introducing oneself, following up, and requesting informational interviews. It includes examples of questions to ask during informational interviews and emphasizes practicing networking skills.
You have a profile, you are following companies and have joined some groups, but how are you taking advantage of LinkedIn to engage your connections, expand your network, and create new professional relationships and opportunities? Through this interactive workshop, participants will learn how to maximize LinkedIn and develop social media engagement behaviors that will take their networking to the next level.
This document provides techniques for developing strong networking skills to help with career success. It discusses why networking is important, how to manage yourself and others during networking, and how to plan for and follow up after networking events. The key points covered include smiling, making eye contact, active listening, focusing conversations on other people, following up with thank you notes and connections on LinkedIn, and providing value over time to build relationships.
The document discusses the hidden job market and strategies for using networking to find job opportunities. It notes that 80% of jobs are not publicly posted but found through employee referrals and one's network. It provides tips for developing a network, conducting informational interviews, maintaining relationships, and utilizing networking to advance one's career or find job leads. The document emphasizes that successful networking involves cultivating relationships over time.
The document discusses strategies for accessing the "hidden job market", which accounts for 78-82% of jobs. It describes networking, canvassing letters, and telephone canvassing. Networking involves developing contacts and asking questions of your network to learn about new opportunities. Canvassing letters introduce yourself to potential employers to get them interested in meeting. Telephone canvassing involves directly calling employers to market your skills and set up meetings rather than interviews. The document provides tips for developing a phone script and conducting effective phone canvassing calls.
This document discusses strategies for accessing the hidden job market, including networking, cold calling, and expressing interest to companies. It emphasizes that most jobs are found through personal connections and unadvertised opportunities. Networking involves developing contacts that may be helpful for one's career through neighbors, social media, friends, and other associates. Cold calling and sending letters to companies allows applicants to inquire about unadvertised jobs and request interviews. The document provides tips for making cold calls, such as developing a phone script, introducing one's skills, and setting up meetings. Overall, it stresses the importance of utilizing one's connections and reaching out directly to companies to learn about hidden opportunities.
Hidden job market & power of networkingEhtesham Azad
This document discusses accessing the hidden job market. It defines the hidden job market as comprising 80% of available jobs that are never advertised. It recommends networking, informational interviews, volunteering at professional events, and talking to professors and alumni as ways to access hidden opportunities. The document provides tips on the art of networking, including identifying contacts, starting conversations, keeping them going, and following up appropriately.
It’s all about who you know networking for the job searchAlyson Weiss
This document provides guidance on networking and informational interviews for job searching. It begins by introducing Alyson Weiss as the contact person and outlines an icebreaker activity. It then defines networking as a two-way process to build connections and learn about opportunities, rather than a one-way asking for jobs. The document discusses finding networking events through personal and online contacts and provides tips for introducing oneself, following up, and requesting informational interviews. It includes examples of questions to ask during informational interviews and emphasizes practicing networking skills.
You have a profile, you are following companies and have joined some groups, but how are you taking advantage of LinkedIn to engage your connections, expand your network, and create new professional relationships and opportunities? Through this interactive workshop, participants will learn how to maximize LinkedIn and develop social media engagement behaviors that will take their networking to the next level.
This document provides techniques for developing strong networking skills to help with career success. It discusses why networking is important, how to manage yourself and others during networking, and how to plan for and follow up after networking events. The key points covered include smiling, making eye contact, active listening, focusing conversations on other people, following up with thank you notes and connections on LinkedIn, and providing value over time to build relationships.
The document discusses various methods for job searching and networking. It finds that the most effective method for executives earning $50,000-$500,000 per year is personal contacts or friends, obtaining 75% of positions. Newspaper ads were the least effective at 5%. The document also emphasizes that networking is the most effective single method, especially when the economy is poor, and outlines best practices for networking, including maintaining contacts and following up.
This document summarizes the agenda and key topics from a COMM 202 tutorial on LinkedIn profiles and networking. The tutorial covered:
1) The key elements of a strong LinkedIn profile, including a professional photo, attention-grabbing headline, complete experiences section, and well-written summary.
2) Tips for personalizing connection requests and growing a professional network on LinkedIn through joining groups and requesting recommendations.
3) A recap of the class's progress in the semester, including completing informational interviews and reflections on a recent networking event.
Networking Is Key To Successful Job Search (2)klchristop
Networking is key to finding 75% of jobs, which are never publicly posted. The author recommends job seekers build a network by conducting informational interviews with contacts from friends, family, alumni associations, and professional organizations. During these interviews, ask open-ended questions to learn about opportunities and get referrals to 3 new contacts. Maintain a record of all network contacts to follow up and keep relationships strong over time. Practice interview skills to be prepared when opportunities arise from your network.
The document summarizes a tutorial for a communications course. It discusses feedback from teaching assistants, creating LinkedIn profiles, and an upcoming networking event. For TA feedback, students requested going slower and more one-on-one office hours. The session covered making LinkedIn profiles personal and engaging by following influencers and sharing content. It also provided tips for strong profile elements. Finally, it announced an upcoming networking event for students to meet alumni and professionals to practice networking skills.
The document provides tips for successful interviewing including how to get interviews, making a positive impression, preparing for the interview, what to do on interview day, common questions that may be asked, and following up after the interview. Key steps are researching the company beforehand, dressing professionally, being prepared with examples and questions, maintaining eye contact, asking relevant questions, and following up with a thank you note after the interview.
This document provides an agenda and information for a tutorial on networking. It discusses where networking occurs, the purpose of informational interviews, and an assignment to conduct an informational interview. It also discusses networking at events, best practices for introductions, continuing conversations, and follow ups. Students are reminded of upcoming events and assignment due dates. The key topics covered are informational interviews, networking event mechanics, and action items for students.
This document provides information on the importance of networking and how to effectively network. Networking is building relationships and alliances to share advice, information, and referrals. It is important as 70% of jobs are found through networking, allowing access to hidden job opportunities. Effective networking involves knowing your goals, providing value to others, building rapport through asking questions, and following up. Networking can be done both online and in-person at various events and groups. Proper preparation, a positive attitude, active listening and helping others are keys to successful networking.
This document provides guidance on developing networking skills to boost one's job search. It discusses identifying existing networks and contacts, developing networking skills, and techniques for effective networking. Self-assessments and case studies demonstrate the importance of networking in unexpected situations. Effective networking involves maintaining relationships, asking for advice and information in a mutually-beneficial way, and following up. Barriers like not circulating or making small talk can be overcome with preparation and a positive attitude.
Sterling Career Help Section 3 Of 4 Sections Sscareerhelp
The document provides career search advice in 3 parts:
1) Networking is the most effective way to find jobs, reaching 60-90% of opportunities. Informational interviews should focus on learning and getting referrals.
2) Research should understand industry and company needs to identify opportunities. Joining groups and getting published helps one "get on the radar."
3) Preparation includes creating a concise self-summary and researching contacts for referrals within targeted industries and companies.
The document discusses personal branding and provides guidance on how to develop and promote a personal brand. It defines personal branding as people's perception of you and your value. It recommends determining your vision, values, skills, and differentiators. It also suggests managing your online and offline profiles for consistency and using the "4 C's" of clarity, consistency, constancy, and commitment when developing your brand. Finally, it provides examples of ways to promote your brand through networking, volunteering, and maintaining an online presence.
This document summarizes the agenda and key points from COMM 202 Tutorial 6. It discusses feedback on resumes, networking at events, informational interviews, and action items. The tutor provides tips for an upcoming networking event, including how to dress, approach people, have conversations, and follow up. Students are assigned a reflection paper on the event and an informational interview with insights gained.
This document provides guidance for students on submitting assignments, preparing LinkedIn profiles, networking etiquette, and dressing appropriately for an upcoming networking event. It outlines that students must submit their resumes and cover letters twice by specific deadlines. It also discusses key elements of a strong LinkedIn profile including a professional photo, attention-grabbing headline, complete experiences, and interesting summary. Tips are provided for personalizing connection requests and researching potential contacts for the networking event. Lastly, it defines business casual attire for the event.
This document provides an agenda for a COMM 202 tutorial on informational interviews and networking at events. It includes details on informational interview assignments that are due, with a focus on conducting an interview and writing a reflection paper. It also outlines a networking event for students to attend, with tips on preparation, conversation skills, and follow-ups. Key deadlines are noted for resumes/cover letters and networking reflections.
This document provides guidance on creating an effective LinkedIn profile. It discusses key elements like using a professional photo, writing an attention-grabbing headline and interesting summary, and highlighting experiences and accomplishments. Students are encouraged to request recommendations from past colleagues to add credibility. The document also reviews LinkedIn etiquette like personalizing connection requests and using the platform to engage with others in their industry.
The document discusses the importance of networking skills and provides tips for effective networking. It defines networking as developing long-term relationships with others for mutual benefit. The key stages of networking are planning and preparing, the event itself, and following up. Effective networking involves preparing objectives and an elevator pitch, making a good first impression, asking questions of others, and following up after the event.
This document outlines the agenda and assignments for Tutorial 7 of the COMM 202 course. It includes a debrief of a previous assignment, an informational interview assignment due during exam period, and a networking event and reflection assignment. Tips are provided on conducting informational interviews, networking effectively at events, and submitting assignments. Key deadlines mentioned are an upcoming networking event on March 10th and submissions for the resume/cover letter and networking reflection assignments.
This document provides tips and guidance on networking for career and business development purposes. It discusses preparing for networking by thinking about your image and goals, doing research, and preparing an elevator pitch. It also offers tips for working a room at networking events, including arriving early, wearing a name tag, joining conversations, and following up after by sending thank you messages. The document emphasizes that networking is a long-term investment in relationships rather than just a job search tactic.
The document provides tips on conducting successful informational interviews and networking to further one's career. It emphasizes preparing for networking events and informational interviews by researching contacts and tailoring questions, following up professionally, and leveraging connections to build one's professional network and explore career opportunities. The overall goal is to make genuine connections and exchange value through networking and informational interviews.
This document provides guidance on developing networking skills to help with career exploration and job searching. It defines networking as exchanging information and contacts with others for professional purposes. Networking can help generate career ideas, provide insider information about jobs and industries, and access the hidden job market. Both online and in-person networking are discussed, with tips for attending events, introducing yourself, asking questions, and following up on contacts. Maintaining networks over time through follow ups and offering assistance is also recommended.
This document outlines asset-based strategies to support person-centered career planning and assessment. It discusses 4 main strategies: 1) priming the pump with positivity by focusing on strengths and aspirations, 2) building on past experiences, 3) developing positive habits, and 4) connecting to positive peers. Specific tools are provided for each strategy, such as vision boards, positive questioning, journaling, and story circles. The document emphasizes using a strengths-based, solution-focused approach to help job seekers develop inspiring career plans and management processes.
The document provides guidance on facilitating a job seeker's job search process. It discusses balancing support with independence, motivating job seekers to create and follow a plan, and building their job search skills. The job search process involves setting goals, identifying high-value activities, and developing and working a plan. Job seekers should know themselves, know the job market, and make the best match between their skills and available jobs.
The document discusses various methods for job searching and networking. It finds that the most effective method for executives earning $50,000-$500,000 per year is personal contacts or friends, obtaining 75% of positions. Newspaper ads were the least effective at 5%. The document also emphasizes that networking is the most effective single method, especially when the economy is poor, and outlines best practices for networking, including maintaining contacts and following up.
This document summarizes the agenda and key topics from a COMM 202 tutorial on LinkedIn profiles and networking. The tutorial covered:
1) The key elements of a strong LinkedIn profile, including a professional photo, attention-grabbing headline, complete experiences section, and well-written summary.
2) Tips for personalizing connection requests and growing a professional network on LinkedIn through joining groups and requesting recommendations.
3) A recap of the class's progress in the semester, including completing informational interviews and reflections on a recent networking event.
Networking Is Key To Successful Job Search (2)klchristop
Networking is key to finding 75% of jobs, which are never publicly posted. The author recommends job seekers build a network by conducting informational interviews with contacts from friends, family, alumni associations, and professional organizations. During these interviews, ask open-ended questions to learn about opportunities and get referrals to 3 new contacts. Maintain a record of all network contacts to follow up and keep relationships strong over time. Practice interview skills to be prepared when opportunities arise from your network.
The document summarizes a tutorial for a communications course. It discusses feedback from teaching assistants, creating LinkedIn profiles, and an upcoming networking event. For TA feedback, students requested going slower and more one-on-one office hours. The session covered making LinkedIn profiles personal and engaging by following influencers and sharing content. It also provided tips for strong profile elements. Finally, it announced an upcoming networking event for students to meet alumni and professionals to practice networking skills.
The document provides tips for successful interviewing including how to get interviews, making a positive impression, preparing for the interview, what to do on interview day, common questions that may be asked, and following up after the interview. Key steps are researching the company beforehand, dressing professionally, being prepared with examples and questions, maintaining eye contact, asking relevant questions, and following up with a thank you note after the interview.
This document provides an agenda and information for a tutorial on networking. It discusses where networking occurs, the purpose of informational interviews, and an assignment to conduct an informational interview. It also discusses networking at events, best practices for introductions, continuing conversations, and follow ups. Students are reminded of upcoming events and assignment due dates. The key topics covered are informational interviews, networking event mechanics, and action items for students.
This document provides information on the importance of networking and how to effectively network. Networking is building relationships and alliances to share advice, information, and referrals. It is important as 70% of jobs are found through networking, allowing access to hidden job opportunities. Effective networking involves knowing your goals, providing value to others, building rapport through asking questions, and following up. Networking can be done both online and in-person at various events and groups. Proper preparation, a positive attitude, active listening and helping others are keys to successful networking.
This document provides guidance on developing networking skills to boost one's job search. It discusses identifying existing networks and contacts, developing networking skills, and techniques for effective networking. Self-assessments and case studies demonstrate the importance of networking in unexpected situations. Effective networking involves maintaining relationships, asking for advice and information in a mutually-beneficial way, and following up. Barriers like not circulating or making small talk can be overcome with preparation and a positive attitude.
Sterling Career Help Section 3 Of 4 Sections Sscareerhelp
The document provides career search advice in 3 parts:
1) Networking is the most effective way to find jobs, reaching 60-90% of opportunities. Informational interviews should focus on learning and getting referrals.
2) Research should understand industry and company needs to identify opportunities. Joining groups and getting published helps one "get on the radar."
3) Preparation includes creating a concise self-summary and researching contacts for referrals within targeted industries and companies.
The document discusses personal branding and provides guidance on how to develop and promote a personal brand. It defines personal branding as people's perception of you and your value. It recommends determining your vision, values, skills, and differentiators. It also suggests managing your online and offline profiles for consistency and using the "4 C's" of clarity, consistency, constancy, and commitment when developing your brand. Finally, it provides examples of ways to promote your brand through networking, volunteering, and maintaining an online presence.
This document summarizes the agenda and key points from COMM 202 Tutorial 6. It discusses feedback on resumes, networking at events, informational interviews, and action items. The tutor provides tips for an upcoming networking event, including how to dress, approach people, have conversations, and follow up. Students are assigned a reflection paper on the event and an informational interview with insights gained.
This document provides guidance for students on submitting assignments, preparing LinkedIn profiles, networking etiquette, and dressing appropriately for an upcoming networking event. It outlines that students must submit their resumes and cover letters twice by specific deadlines. It also discusses key elements of a strong LinkedIn profile including a professional photo, attention-grabbing headline, complete experiences, and interesting summary. Tips are provided for personalizing connection requests and researching potential contacts for the networking event. Lastly, it defines business casual attire for the event.
This document provides an agenda for a COMM 202 tutorial on informational interviews and networking at events. It includes details on informational interview assignments that are due, with a focus on conducting an interview and writing a reflection paper. It also outlines a networking event for students to attend, with tips on preparation, conversation skills, and follow-ups. Key deadlines are noted for resumes/cover letters and networking reflections.
This document provides guidance on creating an effective LinkedIn profile. It discusses key elements like using a professional photo, writing an attention-grabbing headline and interesting summary, and highlighting experiences and accomplishments. Students are encouraged to request recommendations from past colleagues to add credibility. The document also reviews LinkedIn etiquette like personalizing connection requests and using the platform to engage with others in their industry.
The document discusses the importance of networking skills and provides tips for effective networking. It defines networking as developing long-term relationships with others for mutual benefit. The key stages of networking are planning and preparing, the event itself, and following up. Effective networking involves preparing objectives and an elevator pitch, making a good first impression, asking questions of others, and following up after the event.
This document outlines the agenda and assignments for Tutorial 7 of the COMM 202 course. It includes a debrief of a previous assignment, an informational interview assignment due during exam period, and a networking event and reflection assignment. Tips are provided on conducting informational interviews, networking effectively at events, and submitting assignments. Key deadlines mentioned are an upcoming networking event on March 10th and submissions for the resume/cover letter and networking reflection assignments.
This document provides tips and guidance on networking for career and business development purposes. It discusses preparing for networking by thinking about your image and goals, doing research, and preparing an elevator pitch. It also offers tips for working a room at networking events, including arriving early, wearing a name tag, joining conversations, and following up after by sending thank you messages. The document emphasizes that networking is a long-term investment in relationships rather than just a job search tactic.
The document provides tips on conducting successful informational interviews and networking to further one's career. It emphasizes preparing for networking events and informational interviews by researching contacts and tailoring questions, following up professionally, and leveraging connections to build one's professional network and explore career opportunities. The overall goal is to make genuine connections and exchange value through networking and informational interviews.
This document provides guidance on developing networking skills to help with career exploration and job searching. It defines networking as exchanging information and contacts with others for professional purposes. Networking can help generate career ideas, provide insider information about jobs and industries, and access the hidden job market. Both online and in-person networking are discussed, with tips for attending events, introducing yourself, asking questions, and following up on contacts. Maintaining networks over time through follow ups and offering assistance is also recommended.
This document outlines asset-based strategies to support person-centered career planning and assessment. It discusses 4 main strategies: 1) priming the pump with positivity by focusing on strengths and aspirations, 2) building on past experiences, 3) developing positive habits, and 4) connecting to positive peers. Specific tools are provided for each strategy, such as vision boards, positive questioning, journaling, and story circles. The document emphasizes using a strengths-based, solution-focused approach to help job seekers develop inspiring career plans and management processes.
The document provides guidance on facilitating a job seeker's job search process. It discusses balancing support with independence, motivating job seekers to create and follow a plan, and building their job search skills. The job search process involves setting goals, identifying high-value activities, and developing and working a plan. Job seekers should know themselves, know the job market, and make the best match between their skills and available jobs.
- The document discusses smartphone usage rates among different ethnic groups in the United States and the types of apps journalists can use on their smartphones.
- It provides statistics on app usage among Latinos and lists several apps journalists can use for immigration information, breaking news, mobile reporting, publishing, and managing workflow on the go.
- The document encourages journalists to try out the mobile tools and techniques discussed by completing exercises and publishing content to the specified accounts and sites.
NJ Labor Market Information: What's Hot and What's Not?DiscoverAbility NJ
This document provides an overview and analysis of New Jersey's current employment situation and industry/occupational outlook as of August 2012. It notes that the Great Recession, from December 2007 to June 2009, was the longest and most severe postwar recession. New Jersey lost over 261,000 jobs during this period, with unemployment levels not seen in over 30 years. As of June 2012, New Jersey had recovered about 77,800 jobs (30%) from the recession low point in September 2010, but employment remained below pre-recession levels.
This document summarizes a presentation about using social media as an effective job search tool. It discusses creating a positive online personal brand, using platforms like LinkedIn and Facebook to network and research companies, and tools like Google Alerts and Gmail for organizing the job search process. Employers are increasingly using social media to screen candidates, so job seekers need an online presence that projects a professional image. Networking, sharing resources, and customizing searches can help find job leads through social media.
This document analyzes the ability of low-income countries to recoup lost tariff revenue when transitioning to domestic consumption taxes through tax reforms. It finds mixed results from a cross-country study, with recovery dependent on enforcement capacity. A case study of Nepal estimates revenue impacts of coordinated tariff cuts and a regional trade agreement, finding offsets possible with strong enforcement and judicious use of exemptions. Overall, immediate revenue losses from trade reforms can be addressed to facilitate long-run growth.
This document provides guidance on disability disclosure in the job application process. It discusses when and what information to disclose to a potential employer regarding a disability. The key points are: disclose as late as possible while still allowing time for accommodations; disclose functional limitations and reasonable accommodations needed; and focus the disclosure on qualifications for the job and how any accommodations would allow performance of essential functions.
Informational Interviewing Ii Non Wctc No Animflutesusan
This document provides guidance on conducting informational interviews to research potential careers or jobs. Informational interviews allow you to learn about skill and qualification requirements, job opportunities, and speak directly with someone currently working in the field of interest. Key benefits include gaining industry insights, expanding your network, identifying strengths and weaknesses, and increasing confidence for future interviews. The document outlines best practices for selecting occupations to research, identifying contacts, scheduling interviews, conducting the interview, following up, and evaluating the information gathered.
The document provides information about networking and conducting informational interviews. It begins with defining networking and discussing common fears people have about networking. It then covers why networking is important, potential networking contacts, and tips for holiday, phone, and in-person networking. The document also discusses informational interviews, including how to request one, prepare, conduct the interview, and follow up afterwards. The overall purpose is to help students make the most of their holidays by networking and potentially securing internships or jobs.
This document provides information on networking for graduate students. It discusses assessing your current network, building your network through organizations and online platforms like LinkedIn, effectively talking to people in your network, using networking opportunities like events to further develop your contacts, and maintaining your network over time. The key aspects of networking highlighted are establishing mutually beneficial relationships, being friendly and showing interest in others, and cultivating ongoing personal relationships that can help with career and professional goals.
Networking is an important job search strategy. It involves building relationships and making connections that can help one achieve career goals. Effective networking requires preparation such as researching contacts, having an agenda of what information you need, and following up appropriately. Networking opportunities can be found through school, work, professional associations and events. Informational interviews are a key networking tool where one learns about industries rather than asking for a job. With practice and commitment to helping others, networking can significantly help one's job search.
The document discusses challenges faced in job searching, including a lack of suitable openings in classified ads, lack of responses after applying, and being overqualified. It then provides advice on taking a more proactive approach to job searching through networking, informational interviews, an online presence, and maintaining a positive attitude. Effective networking involves utilizing one's broad range of contacts to learn about opportunities and spread awareness of one's job search.
An introduction to networking slide show I prepared for a TRCA\'s pilot program with the Canadian Government to assist new Canadian immigrants in finding jobs in Canada.
The document discusses various challenges faced by a job seeker in their search, including not finding relevant openings in classified ads, sending applications but not receiving responses, feeling overqualified or underqualified for openings, and lacking a strong professional network in their new town. It provides advice on improving one's job search approach through networking assertively, conducting informational interviews, leveraging social media platforms, thinking creatively about opportunities, and maintaining a positive mindset.
Getting that next job requires marketing yourself in new ways. You must view your career as a continual process of networking, building your brand, and maintaining an online presence. Your personal brand and online profiles represent your "product" in the job market. It is important to keep these updated and ensure they highlight your skills, accomplishments, and areas of expertise in order to be found by recruiters and hiring managers. Building strong professional relationships through referrals and in-person networking remain very important strategies for finding new opportunities.
Marketing Yourself for Your Next Career Opportunity ClearedJobs.Net
Finding your next job will involved determine your brand and how to communicate this to future employers.
But there are some key steps to remembers such as what is your brand? what has your brand done over your career? How has it been communicated to past and current employers?
All of these will have an impact on your job search.
Networking for First Year College StudentsThadra Vrubel
This document provides an overview of networking and how to effectively network. It defines networking as connecting with others to exchange information and develop contacts. The document notes that about 80% of jobs are found through networking and people gain private information, access to diverse skills, and influence through networking. It then provides tips for networking, including being prepared with questions, calibrating one's schedule, and following up with thank you notes. The document also addresses how introverts can network effectively and gives suggestions for informational interviews, job shadowing, etiquette, and follow up.
This document provides guidance on improving networking skills. It defines networking as developing relationships based on common interests and experiences through talking and listening. Networking is important because 85% of jobs are found through relationships rather than online postings. The document offers tips for preparing for networking, including knowing your career goals and networking in a variety of settings. It also provides guidance on maintaining contacts through organized lists and follow-up communications. Informational interviewing is presented as an effective networking technique for gathering career advice and information. LinkedIn and maintaining an online professional presence are also discussed. The document concludes with networking exercises to practice introductions and mingling skills.
This document provides tips for marketing yourself and finding a government job. It discusses that career changes are now common and networking is the best way to find opportunities. Effective networking involves continuously building relationships, not just when looking for a job. The "Brand of You" is one's reputation and how you present yourself. Developing an online presence through profiles and maintaining them is important. Recruiters look for keywords and spend little time reviewing each resume. Referrals remain the top way positions are filled.
The document provides guidance on various aspects of job hunting, including utilizing social networks, writing effective cover letters and resumes, interviewing, and negotiating salary. It emphasizes customizing materials for each application, highlighting relevant qualifications and accomplishments, being proactive, and doing research on companies and typical interview questions. Interviews involve expressing enthusiasm for the role and asking questions of the interviewer. Salary negotiation involves understanding the market value of the role and negotiating benefits in addition to compensation.
LinkedIn is a professional social networking site that allows users to connect with colleagues, research people and companies, and share content. It can be used to deepen existing relationships, find new referral sources and connections, and uncover hidden relationships within one's network. The document provides tips for setting up a professional profile, getting connected with 50+ contacts in the first month, researching connections' connections, and spending 10 minutes per day on the site participating in groups and answering questions. LinkedIn can open doors to new opportunities by helping users find potential clients and speeding introductions to other professionals.
The BounceBack St. Louis team conducts two day workshops for those in career transition. Day 1 covers conducting a personal skills assessment, finding companies who hire those occupations, searching for jobs, understanding company culture and creating a great resume.
The document provides information about career preparation and networking. It emphasizes the importance of networking, developing clear career direction, and communicating effectively. It offers tips for career fairs and informational interviews. Key points include developing contacts, creating opportunities, impressing in interviews, researching companies in advance, following up after meetings, and focusing on long-term career goals and commitment rather than just short-term positions.
Getting a good job J.O.B. Inc [INCO-4025]Gian Acevedo
J.O.B. Inc. is dedicated to recruiting, hiring and retaining a diverse workforce by finding the right job for all clients. They recognize an inclusive workforce with diverse backgrounds and perspectives provides crucial ideas for business success. The document discusses job survival skills like networking, building a network through professional organizations, maintaining network relationships, writing job search letters and resumes, interview preparation and performance. It emphasizes dressing for success, being prompt, preparation, demonstrating skills and listening during interviews.
Networking involves building relationships with others for both professional and social purposes. It is important to network to showcase your skills and stay informed of opportunities, as most jobs are found through personal connections rather than external postings. Effective networking involves knowing your strengths, developing an elevator pitch, volunteering in your field of interest, and maintaining relationships over time through follow up. Networking should be a natural part of career development and can occur in various settings, from company events to social media to conferences.
Networking is the most effective way to find jobs, as 80% of positions are never advertised. Effective networking involves cultivating long-term relationships rather than just exchanging business cards. It should be a two-way process focused on learning about others rather than only promoting yourself. Informational interviews are a structured way to learn about careers from contacts and discover opportunities through asking questions in a scheduled one-on-one meeting. Maintaining contacts in a log and following up appropriately is important for continued networking success.
The document provides tips for networking and job searching, including building a contacts list, preparing an elevator pitch, researching target companies, and making effective calls to contacts. It emphasizes doing thorough research before calls, having a clear understanding of the company and industry, and establishing your reputation by being positive and well-prepared. The overall message is that an organized, strategic approach to networking can help one expand their career opportunities.
Engaging At-Risk Students Through Both Reactive and Proactive.pptxKimberly Knowles
This is the slide deck from a presentation I gave at a NACADA conference on the programs and playbooks that I created for the University of San Francisco School of Management that I created to reduce churn and increase student engagement in the five years that I was there after being brought in as Retention and Matriculation Advisor.
Kimberly Knowles AI CASA Department Automation ProposalKimberly Knowles
My final project for a Kellogg School of Management Executive Ed course on Generative AI: Executive Strategies to Unlock Enterprise Value.
This is a proposal with ideas for enhancing student success and retention at USF and other universities using AI tools and data integration.
Note - the AI Canvas used is a proprietary Kellogg School of Management model.
Using Your Personality & Interests to Drive Career ChoiceKimberly Knowles
I used this presentation as part of my INTD 053 Exploring Majors and Careers course in Spring 2014 to help students better understand elements of personality that can affect their career choices.
I use this presentation in my Exploring Majors and Careers class to facilitate an exploration of values. When each values stance comes up, I have students move to designated parts of the room depending if they Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, or Strongly Disagree with the statement. I then ask them to explain why they feel that way and why they may have moved since the previous slide.
This is the presentation that I give each semester to Academic Probation students on the night before classes start to help inspire them for the semester ahead. It discusses what it means to be on probation, steps they can take to improve academically and resources available to help them.
Bus 100 Launch Into Business Advising PresentationKimberly Knowles
This is a presentation that I developed for most first year business students to introduce them to the business curriculum, our USFConnect registration / student records system, and resources and tools at USF to assist them.
Exploring majors and careers in business final versionKimberly Knowles
This is a presentation shell that I have used for a panel presentation to help students explore major and career options within business. The main "meat" of the presentation is the discussion with the panelists, but I still think it provides a useful framework for considering major options within business.
This was a proposal for a First Year Experience / Leadership program while working as an intern at OSU-Newark / Central Ohio Technical College in Summer 2006.
This is an old paper that I wrote in Spring of 2007 at the conclusion of an Education and Spirituality course that I took. For my more current thoughts on spirituality, see my blog: http://careerintuition.blogspot.com
This is a paper that I wrote recently for the Career Development Facilitator (CDF) Training that I am taking with the Center on Education and Work at UW-Madison
Exploring Majors and Careers - Key Questions to Ask YourselfKimberly Knowles
This is a guide that I developed in 2007 for a presentation on Self Motivation that I gave - it gives useful suggestions for questions to ask yourself to help narrow in a major or career choice.
These are some case study activities that I created to use with students in the Brown Bag session, "AM I IN THE RIGHT MAJOR?: Exploring Academic Programs at USF" that I facilitate.
This is a presentation that I used to give to Ohio State University freshmen as part of the First Year Experience program - it emphasized how diversity awareness and leadership development could positively influence their career achievement.
Engaging At Risk Students Through Both Reactive and Proactive MeansKimberly Knowles
The document describes proactive and reactive programs created by an undergraduate program to increase student retention. It provides an overview of multiple intervention points to lay a solid foundation for students, repair cracks and build barriers when issues arise, and reverse damage for at-risk students. Proactive programs include freshman seminars and workshops on time management and majors exploration. Reactive programs include early alert systems, outreach to struggling students, and academic success plans. The document advocates a blueprint for retention that includes dedicated advising, faculty relationships, and online resources. It prompts discussion of effective retention practices and how to develop new intervention points.
Jill Pizzola's Tenure as Senior Talent Acquisition Partner at THOMSON REUTERS...dsnow9802
Jill Pizzola's tenure as Senior Talent Acquisition Partner at THOMSON REUTERS in Marlton, New Jersey, from 2018 to 2023, was marked by innovation and excellence.
IT Career Hacks Navigate the Tech Jungle with a RoadmapBase Camp
Feeling overwhelmed by IT options? This presentation unlocks your personalized roadmap! Learn key skills, explore career paths & build your IT dream job strategy. Visit now & navigate the tech world with confidence! Visit https://www.basecamp.com.sg for more details.
Resumes, Cover Letters, and Applying OnlineBruce Bennett
This webinar showcases resume styles and the elements that go into building your resume. Every job application requires unique skills, and this session will show you how to improve your resume to match the jobs to which you are applying. Additionally, we will discuss cover letters and learn about ideas to include. Every job application requires unique skills so learn ways to give you the best chance of success when applying for a new position. Learn how to take advantage of all the features when uploading a job application to a company’s applicant tracking system.
Leadership Ambassador club Adventist modulekakomaeric00
Aims to equip people who aspire to become leaders with good qualities,and with Christian values and morals as per Biblical teachings.The you who aspire to be leaders should first read and understand what the ambassador module for leadership says about leadership and marry that to what the bible says.Christians sh
Learnings from Successful Jobs SearchersBruce Bennett
Are you interested to know what actions help in a job search? This webinar is the summary of several individuals who discussed their job search journey for others to follow. You will learn there are common actions that helped them succeed in their quest for gainful employment.
A Guide to a Winning Interview June 2024Bruce Bennett
This webinar is an in-depth review of the interview process. Preparation is a key element to acing an interview. Learn the best approaches from the initial phone screen to the face-to-face meeting with the hiring manager. You will hear great answers to several standard questions, including the dreaded “Tell Me About Yourself”.
5 Common Mistakes to Avoid During the Job Application Process.pdfAlliance Jobs
The journey toward landing your dream job can be both exhilarating and nerve-wracking. As you navigate through the intricate web of job applications, interviews, and follow-ups, it’s crucial to steer clear of common pitfalls that could hinder your chances. Let’s delve into some of the most frequent mistakes applicants make during the job application process and explore how you can sidestep them. Plus, we’ll highlight how Alliance Job Search can enhance your local job hunt.
Joyce M Sullivan, Founder & CEO of SocMediaFin, Inc. shares her "Five Questions - The Story of You", "Reflections - What Matters to You?" and "The Three Circle Exercise" to guide those evaluating what their next move may be in their careers.
Job Finding Apps Everything You Need to Know in 2024SnapJob
SnapJob is revolutionizing the way people connect with work opportunities and find talented professionals for their projects. Find your dream job with ease using the best job finding apps. Discover top-rated apps that connect you with employers, provide personalized job recommendations, and streamline the application process. Explore features, ratings, and reviews to find the app that suits your needs and helps you land your next opportunity.
10. How Do Most People Find Their Jobs? Taken From: Rosile, L. Interviewing Basics. The Northwestern Mutual Financial Network
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Overall – help you jumpstart your job search so you can either find something before you graduate or so that you know how to continue it after you graduate it. Feel free to ask questions along the way. Participation is encouraged and invited. Also, additional resources are available through the Arts and Sciences Career Services office.
Need a professional working resume, resume is your calling card to employers its goal is to help you obtain an interview. Resume template handout.(2mins)
Peer mentors are also available to help critique resumes and cover letters during walk-in hours. Present tense for current positions, past tense for completed positions
Essentially a cover letter is an introduction / first impression and a teaser / sales pitch to try and get you in the door and frame the way in which people view your resume.
Appropriate e-mail and voicemail message
Options for finding a job. (1)
Think of a story / example to give – someone who found a job through networking / met someone in an odd place.
The most important thing is to have good people skills
At the end ask for some volunteers to share what they found out, what it was like going through the exercise…
Should I add on-campus interviews?
Remind participants that they have taken an important step in the right direction just by coming today…that it is hard work but they will get through this!