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From Degree to Career: Five Myths that College Graduates Must Shatter Before They Job Search

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Myth #1

Getting a college degree will prevent unemployment

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Truth

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Table 4-A Employment status of the Civilian population 25 years and over by educational attainment for Dec. 2009

More Education = Reduced Rate of Unemployment

15.7% • Less than HS diploma

10.6% • HS graduate, no college

8.4% • Some college or associate degree

4.7% • Bachelor’s degree and higher

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Mythbuster Action Step

Study in advance what employers are looking for

Successful jobseekers know how to match their skills with what employers are looking

for in qualified applicants

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Myth #2

Getting a college degree will ensure career satisfaction

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Truth

Your satisfaction depends on making good career choices

• 45% of people are satisfied or extremely satisfied with their job• 20% feel passionate about their job• 33% believe they have reached a dead end in their career• 21% are eager to change careers

--Harris Research Poll

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Mythbuster Action Step

Make career choices consistent with your goals and values

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Myth #3

Getting a job is the result of diligent individual effort

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Truth

Getting a job is better played as a team sport

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Mythbuster Action Step

Develop networking as a life skill

“A few years back we contacted over 1,000 employers and asked them what they thought was the time frame for long-term employment. The vast majority indicated a five year period. No longer 30 years and a gold watch...The implication is that knowing how to find your next job is a crucial life skill since long-term tenure is so short.”

Richard GaitherOwner/President at Job Search Training Systems, Inc.

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--The average tenure of jobs in the U.S. remains at just over four years.

--The average person will have 14-17 JOBS and 3-5 CAREERS in their lifetime.

--75-80% of available jobs are NEVER advertised.

--Bureau of Labor Statistics

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“The wealthiest people in the world build networks. The rest of the people just look for work.” - Robert Kiyosaki

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Myth #4

Employers read resumes with your best interest in mind

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Truth

Employers read resumes with THEIR best interests in mind

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Mythbuster Action Step

Market yourself with an emphasis on FIT, PERFORMANCE, & VALUE

How well does your resume communicate….

• Fit = job qualifications, attitude/personality, professionalism, knowledge of company• Performance = past accomplishments• Value = ability to cut costs, boost revenue, increase customer satisfaction…the “so what?” factor

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“You don't get paid for the hour. You get paid for the value you bring to the hour.”

- Jim Rohn

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Myth #5

What got you here will get you there

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Truth

Job search requires a different skill set.

Focus of education = to graduateFocus of job search = to get a job

Education = investment in yourselfJob search = ability to get others to invest in you

Education = competition with yourselfJob search = competition with others

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Mythbuster Action Step

Plan your job search with ROI in mind.

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