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Job Search Strategies Nancy Bates, SPHR Jacobs ESSSA Group

Job Search Strategies Nancy Bates, SPHR Jacobs ESSSA Group. Job Search Strategies. Know Thyself Finding your Network Job Search Tools Hidden Job Market Networking Tips Informational Interviews Plan it, Track It, Get the Job!. How did you get your last job? . Social Network

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Job Search Strategies Nancy Bates, SPHR Jacobs ESSSA Group

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  1. Job Search StrategiesNancy Bates, SPHRJacobs ESSSA Group

  2. Job Search Strategies • Know Thyself • Finding your Network • Job Search Tools • Hidden Job Market • Networking Tips • Informational Interviews • Plan it, Track It, Get the Job!

  3. How didyougetyour last job? • Social Network • Job Board • Corporate Website • Newspaper • ?

  4. What tools do you use to find a job? • Job Boards • Corporate Websites • Friends sharing on Social Networks FaceBook, Twitter, Google+, LinkedIn • Temporary Agencies • Newspapers • Any Others?

  5. How do youThinkyouwillfindyournextjob? • Friend • Job boards • An agency • Job Fair • Corporate Website of a favorite company • Attend Industry Seminars & Conferences • Warriors to the Workforce Event!

  6. What are your Preferences? • What do you love about your current (or last) position? • What don’t you like about your current (or last) position? • What would be your ideal work schedule? • Do you work best with people or alone?  • With a lot of supervision or little supervision?

  7. What are your Preferences? • What size organization and corporate culture are the best matches for you? • How much money do you want/need to make? • Is there a job at your current company that you would want to do?  And/or is there a way your current job could become your dream job?

  8. Next Steps to Your Dream Job • Who in your life can you talk to about what it’s like to do X job? • What will you do to find out more about the day to day realities of X job? • Bonus Question • What’s your dream job?

  9. Tools • Business Cards: www.vistaprint.com • Start lists of Accomplishments, Interests • Create Bio • Elevator Pitch • Current Resume • Build Linkedin profile • Professional Email & Voice Message

  10. How do youadvertiseyourself? • Profile on Social Network • Online Resume • Blog • Website

  11. Build an Online Presence • Find companies you’re interested in • Subscribe to their blogs • Follow them on Facebook, LinkedIn, & Twitter • Follow their decisions makers • Learn what they’re talking about • Do a little research • Considerblogging • Impress them with your interest and insights

  12. Job Search Spreadsheet • Keep track of your job applications and networking with a spreadsheet • Job applied for • Company & Contact name & numbers • Email & mailing addresses • Date & how resume was submitted • How you heard about the job • Comments • Website, User name & Password

  13. Most Popular Websites For finding job openings: • www.google.com • www.monster.com • www.careerbuilder.com • www.linkedin.com • www.Indeed.com • www.simplyhired.com • www.jobster.com

  14. Tips for Creating Your Profile • List job search phone numbers • List job search email • Upload general resume (save with date) • If there is an option to set up an email alert – DO IT EVERY TIME! • Customize every job application to the best of your abilities • Review and modify often!

  15. Job Search Pot Holes To Avoid • You Nearly Completed Paper Work • You Didn’t Screen References • Your Social Media content is negative • You Underestimated The Depth Of Background Checks • You Quit? No, You Were Fired!

  16. Helpful Job Search Resources For Veterans • O*Net Online http://www.onetonline.org/find/ • Veteran Recruiting/VetFriendly • http://www.veteranrecruiting.com/ • Hiring Our Heroes http://www.hiringourheroes.org/ • Hire Veterans http://www.hireveterans.com/

  17. Helpful Job Search Resources For Veterans • Hire A Patriot • http://www.hirepatriots.com/ • Military.com • http://www.military.com/ • The Honor Bridge http://thehonorbridge.com/ • Senior Military In Transition • http://seniormilitaryintransition.com/

  18. Helpful Resources For Veterans • Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) • http://www.dfas.mil/ • Brothers Fund • http://www.brothersfund.org

  19. Jacobs ESSSA Group Website • Thought Starters • Job Networking Groups • Links to Job Search Resources • Veteran Resource Page • Huntsville Area Company Links • Chambers of Commerce https://jacobsesssa.com/communications

  20. Researching your Target Company • www.google.com • www.facebook.com • www.youtube.com • Company Website • Company Insiders • www.linkedin.com • www.Twitter.com • Search Engines • Financial Status

  21. Networking! • Is based on relationships • that are cultivated and nurtured • so that a mutual exchange of information • advice and support • is given and received • Networking is discovering and targeting your Hidden Job Market

  22. Hidden Job Market • Jobs that are not posted • Most are in the minds of employers • Employee referrals • Saves Companies: • time • money • resources • staff

  23. Use Networking to: • Generate career options • Advance in career or leadership positions • Make a career decision • Open up opportunities to “try out” career • Locate job or internship leads • Provide emotional support during the ups and downs

  24. What is Networking Not? • Bothering people • Being pushy • Cold Calling • A contest • One-sided • It IS being focused

  25. The Six Degrees of Networking • You know someone • who knows someone else… • who knows someone else… • who knows someone else… • who knows someone else… • who knows about a job that might be a fit for you

  26. Where to Network • One-on-one meetings with network contacts • Conferences • Career/Job Fairs • Training Sessions • Networking Groups • Social Settings

  27. Where to Network • Social Networking sites • Linkedin • Facebook • Twitter • Google+ • Chamber of Commerce

  28. Your networking opening line: • Be cheerful, confident and straightforward • Begin With A Compliment • Exploit connections and recommendations • Mention common interests • Report news of interest to the target

  29. Your networking opening line: • Wait for a response • Be mindful to know when to stop talking • Write down your opening lines before picking up the phone • Practice!

  30. Networking In person • Firm hand shake, be the first • Maintain eye contact • Dress appropriately • Bring business card, resumes • Lists of questions, notes • Stand up straight • SMILE • Be polite

  31. Establishing Rapport • Speak clearly • Convey enthusiasm • Don’t speak too fast or slowly • Remain poised and relaxed • Minimize distracting body language • Avoid Distractions

  32. Networking by Telephone • Background quiet • Be aware of Time • Stand • Be prepared • Leave an articulate, well prepared voice mail requesting an appointment • May I have 20 minutes of your time? • In-person is best, if feasible

  33. Skills Learned from Networking Patience Organization Marketing Global Thinking Diversity Awareness • Research • Writing • Oral Presentation • Leadership • Persistence

  34. Networking • Network circle • 10 / 10 • Online networking: LinkedIn www.linkedin.com • Asking for help - specifically • Follow-up: so you are on their radar screen • Keep your network alive

  35. Now What? With our contacts we now need to research: • Their occupation & employer • Their backgrounds • Create a list of questions/conversational statements that reflect your research • Have a list of your goals • Informational interview

  36. Target individuals for your network: • Focus on what you want to achieve and how people can help you • To find suitable companies • Gather key information on these companies • Figure out who is the one with the power to hire you • Find people connections and common areas of interest

  37. Network Contacts • Personal • Work • Education • Acquaintance • Professional Group • Multimedia • Personal Services • Professional Services

  38. Divide Your Network List Into: • People who can help plot your goals • People closely linked to your career goals • Professionals with expertise, i.e., career counselors • Mentors who set a good example & can offer advice • People who can provide emotional support

  39. Talented Networkers • Help others…..the Universe • Show their appreciation • Give more than you get • Hang around with employed people • Make Outings Count • Get involved

  40. Networking Tips • Attend conferences • Be a leader • Connect with people • Get to know your surroundings • Find role models • Job shadow

  41. Networking Tips • Get an internship • Volunteer in your community • Broaden your horizons • Send thank you notes • Hand written are unforgettable • Start a portfolio

  42. What is the informational interview? • Talking with people currently working in a field to gain a better understanding of an occupation or industry • A great way to build relationships in an organization • Provides an opportunity to see a job and an organization from the inside • Get tips for the field

  43. Informational Interview Goals • To get to know you • Experience, work history, SKILLS, etc. • Knowledge of their occupation • Education or work history • How did they get here? • Related groups, clubs, or volunteer opportunities • To get your name out there • Another contact

  44. Informational Interviews • Ask For An Informational Interview • Clearly Define What You Want To Get Out Of The Meeting • Getting A Job • Should Not Be Your Immediate Goal

  45. Informational Interviews • Go With The Flow • Prepare • Dress For Success • Don’t Forget To Follow-Up And Send The Thank You Letter

  46. Suggested attire for men • Solid color, conservative suit • White long sleeve shirt • Conservative tie • Dark socks, professional shoes • Neat, professional hairstyle • Go easy on the aftershave • Neatly trimmed nails • Portfolio or briefcase

  47. Suggested attire for women • Solid color, conservative suit or dress • Coordinated blouse • Moderate shoes • Limited jewelry • Neat, professional hairstyle • Tan or light hosiery • Sparse make-up & perfume • Manicured nails • Portfolio or briefcase

  48. Networking Land Mines To Avoid • You Didn’t Sell Yourself • You Used The “Me, Me, Me” Networking Technique • You Appeared Unteachable • You Didn’t Listen Well. (Or At All.) • You Told A White Lie (It’s A Lie!)

  49. Plan Your Job Search • Identify jobs / companies • Get Your Tools Handy • Schedule Time • Volunteer • Network daily • It’s your job until you find a job

  50. Networking Goals • Goals • Research, preparation • Networking • 3 contacts a day • Preferably face-to-face • Networking Events • 10+ quality contacts per event

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