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Online Job Search Strategies

Online Job Search Strategies. James Bradley, M.L.I.S. Assistant Professor Instruction Librarian Wilmington University. Introductions. You First! Me. Before We Begin…. Make some notes: Target Job Company Industry Region/Commute/Relocation? Education/Certifications/Experiences

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Online Job Search Strategies

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  1. Online Job Search Strategies James Bradley, M.L.I.S. Assistant Professor Instruction Librarian Wilmington University

  2. Introductions • You First! • Me

  3. Before We Begin… • Make some notes: • Target Job • Company • Industry • Region/Commute/Relocation? • Education/Certifications/Experiences • Personality Traits/Preferences • Long & Short-term Goals

  4. Bad News • ~ 25 Million Americans unemployed 1.&2.5. • ~ 235,000 unemployed veterans – Iraq & Afghanistan wars • Job hunts last ~33 weeks to 1-2 years5. • Job qualifications tend to be very specific • Many don’t offer OTJ training • Long-term Unemployed May Face Discrimination • Broader unemployment rate U-6 • http://www.npr.org/blogs/money/2011/07/08/137698103/more-than-25-million-are-unemployed-or-cant-find-full-time-work • Put together, almost 26 million Americans are either unemployed, marginally attached to the labor force, or involuntarily working part-time—a number experts say is unprecedented. • http://money.usnews.com/money/careers/articles/2011/10/19/the-ranks-of-the-underemployed-continue-to-grow • 5. What Color is your Parachute? Guide to Job-Hunting Online by Bolles

  5. BIGGEST PROBLEM? • ‘Translating Military Experience Into Civilian Job Skills’ 1. • Many U.S. companies, and sometimes veterans themselves, do not know how to translate military experience into civilian job skills. There is a disconnect between companies demanding a college degree and veterans’ giving confusing descriptions of their military experience to civilian employers.” • “Hiring managers…are often bewildered by…jargon” 1. • “Private sector has it’s own rules”1. • Jobless veterans say military experience is not valued. By Ray Strom. Monday, October 31, 2011 www.reuters.com

  6. SOLUTION “Clearly articulate your experience to companies” 1. 1. Jobless veterans say military experience is not valued. By Ray Strom. Mon, Oct 31 2011

  7. Plenty of Good News on Hiring • “NEW YORK (CNN Money) -- Hiring was stronger than expected in September, a rare piece of good news amid growing worries of a weakening U.S. economy. Employers added 103,000 jobs in the month, the Labor Department reported Friday.” http://money.cnn.com/2011/10/07/news/economy/jobs_report_unemployment/index.htm

  8. Coalition of companies vows to hire 25,000 veterans, spousesBy Leo Shane IIIStars and StripesPublished: October 19, 2011 “WASHINGTON — A coalition of packaged goods companies has pledged to hire 25,000 veterans and military spouses over the next two years as part of White House initiatives to aid military families.”

  9. More Good News • New legislation encouraging employers to hire veterans • Unemployment extension being debated • “Trend…toward shorter job tenures” 1. • 1. What Color Is Your Parachute? Guide to Job-Hunting Online by Bolles.

  10. More Good News • College credit for prior military experience? • GI benefits • Advantage – strong support system

  11. Great News! • Some employers have a hiring preference for veterans! • Corporations • Government agencies • Military contractors • Veteran owned businesses

  12. Top Employers of Veterans Once they've received their last paycheckfrom Uncle Sam, where do most military folks go to find the next one? It turns out that many don't travel far. Former military members often get picked up by companies that work directly with the federal government and the military. http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2011/04/12/top-employers-of-veterans/

  13. Where to start searching?

  14. 10 Most Common Job Hunting Methods • Place resume on Internet Job Board – 4% • Check job boards for listings – 4-10% • Unsolicited - send out to companies – 7% • Pay Search Firm – 5-24% • Go to unemployment office – 14% • Networking – 33% • Knock on Doors – 47% • Yellow Pages – 69% • Use Internet - Research Industry or Field (contact) - ~75% • Self assessment & targeted job search – 86% • Using method from Bolles book (pgs. 12-19) • What Color Is Your Parachute? Guide to Job-Hunting Online • *all statistics approximated from What Color Is Your Parachute? Guide to Job-Hunting Online

  15. Libraries / Bookstores • Free resources - computers, magazines, newspapers, trade publications • Databases – company / industry research • faster internet - check email • free printing • helpful librarians • business &industry research databases

  16. Internet Search - portals, news, people, company homepages Research - qualifications, market, companies Network - informational interviews / other vets / job hunters Advertise Yourself-Online Presence LinkedIn, Facebook Job Alerts – send info to you

  17. Search Engines • Google - most popular • look for information on the Internet • 11 Billion pages 1. • terms, advanced search features • Stay for Part II ? • http://www.worldwidewebsize.com/

  18. Email • Like a electronic business card • Enables communication electronically • Preferred if not required • Get a separate account – Gmail • Address ex.: armymedic@gmail.com • Check regularly when job hunting!

  19. LinkedIn • Professional networking not social • Online resume / networking • Highlight your skills • Help people find you • Based upon mutual schools, organizations, work, etc.

  20. Making Some Decisions

  21. GOING THE “EASY” ROUTE? Easier • work for an org. where military experience is preferred such as… • start with state/fed./mil. friendly companies/mil. portals • related jobs/careers where your skills might be appreciated or be a good fit • See LibGuide for sites to translate skills to civilian terms

  22. Taking The Longer Road… • Career Changer • Rewrite resume • Functional skills • Education or certification / training • Requirements • Funding / GI benefits / Grant money • Start at the bottom new career • Uphill battle • Long-term satisfaction

  23. Invest In An Education • Dreams vs. Practical Choices • History Degree or Nursing Degree • Are there actual jobs out there? • Multiple opportunities? • Long-term • Solutions • Search OOH, News, Department of Labor, Riley Guide, jobprofiles.org

  24. LOCAL vs. REGIONAL or beyond… • Searching a radius of 30/50 miles+ • DE/PA/NJ/MD • Need to search multiple sites or create alerts • Think about relocation for the right job

  25. “Plan B” ?Part-time / Seasonal • Census Bureau • Tax Preparation Services • Retail Companies / Warehouse • Temporary / Staffing / Contract work • Truck Drivers / Delivery • Pet-sitting Business • Check out links on Military Outreach LibGuide • How to find part-time jobs online • Jobsforparttime.com

  26. Warnings • Phone numbers & social security #s • Craig’s List & “work at home” oppty’s in general • Tjobs.com 1. • Recruiters, Real Estate, Insurance, Retail, Auto sales • Commission (salary, draw, straight) • 1. What Color Is Your Parachute? Guide to Job-Hunting Online by Bolles.

  27. Getting Started • Create special email account • Set up alerts • Narrow & search • Let people know you are looking • Make a plan & targeted list • Create a networking site

  28. Sample Job Search • Engineering / aviation / pilot experience • Aerospace industry • Occupational Outlook Handbook • Growth jobs or at least average growth • Boeing • Company research – news, databases, libraries • Company website openings & niche job boards • Networking / LinkedIn / Informational interview related companies

  29. Sample Job Search • Army Medic • Healthcare Industry • Employment Outlook Online • Training / Certification • Nurse/EMT • BS Degree / Certification • Cost/Time/Earnings/Short-term vs. long-term choices

  30. Search Time • Refer to handouts & LibGuide • http://libguides.wilmu.edu/militaryoutreach • Choose: search engine, portal, specific targets • Region, full/part-time, spec. industry, gov. • Keep notes LET’S START SEARCHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! http://libguides.wilmu.edu/aecontent.php?pid=218662&sid=1816685

  31. IDEAS • Careers • Occupation Outlook Handbook, Riley Guide • Military or Civilian Portals • Misc. jobs posted vs. specialized • Monster.com, GIJobs.com • Research a Specific Company • AT&T

  32. Now hiring: North Dakota oil boom creates thousands of jobs “Those hurt hard by the ailing economy are flocking to Williston, N.D., where an oil boom has turned a sleepy prairie town into a place producing thousands of jobs.” "There's opportunity here and that's what we all need is opportunity," said Williston Mayor Ward Koeser.” http://rockcenter.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/10/27/8495501-now-hiring-north-dakota-oil-boom-creates-thousands-of-jobs?google_editors_picks=true

  33. FOR HANDOUTS AND FOLLOW-UP INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT www.OPSUCCESS.com

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