Job Center Retreat: Job Center Retreat: Re-Energize, Re-Organize and ReflectRe-Energize, Re-Organize and Reflect

An Introduction to Career Guidance & CounselingAn Introduction to Career Guidance & Counseling

Myron Daubert MAC, JDMyron Daubert MAC, JD

Employment and Training Counselor Employment and Training Counselor

WI Department of Workforce Development WI Department of Workforce Development WDA 9WDA 9

Myron.Daubert@dwd.wisconsin.gov

Group IntroductionsGroup Introductions

• Please introduce yourself

• What would be a “dream job” for you or a job you would really like to do?

• What do you consider a roadblock or obstacle that you need to work around in order to land that “dream job?”

Video of My “Dream” Job

Dream Job Obstacles

• Not own electric guitar• Hair Length• Gender• Voice gone• Finger speed on guitar• Not really know how to play

• Possible strategies for overcoming

What Job CenterWhat Job Center Employment Counselors Do Employment Counselors Do

• Group and individual counseling

• Career testing/assessment

• Exploration of training options

• Career/Job Exploration

• Assist in developing a career plan

How to Access ServicesHow to Access Services

• Workshops

• One-on-one sessions

• Email

• Telephone

What We Typically Do Not DoWhat We Typically Do Not Do

• Mental health or family counseling

• Disability applications

• Laundry

• Child Care

• Valet Service

• Windows

Stress relief, general resourcesStress relief, general resources• Many links of various forms of stress relief• Cinematherapy • Movie therapy: with links to free movies• Extensive resource with many links to usef

ul information on many issues including stress; on a college website but most is relevant to anyone

• Stress Reduction and Meditation• Wellness site with many resources

Stress Relief Break – Dance!Stress Relief Break – Dance!

• Dance for Stress Relief Video

• Website to find weekly dance exercise

• Dance at work sample

• In chair at office example

• Interview explaining “Muve” and samples

• Another “Muve” example

Dancing at the “Office” clipsDancing at the “Office” clips

• “The Office” dance clip, disco

• “Nobody but you” “Office” style

• Andy featured on this clip

• The whole “Office” getting with it

• Dance mix of Michael Scott

• The “Office” rap remix

• Jim and Pam’s Wedding Dance

What Are Roadblocks to Employment?What Are Roadblocks to Employment?

• Personal/family

• Financial

• Disability of some type (emotional, physical)

• Training & education

• Job seeking knowledge and career decision-making/planning

• Transportation

Some Recommendations for Some Recommendations for Overcoming Roadblocks to Overcoming Roadblocks to

EmploymentEmployment• Get assistance in the process • Find a support network • Change your thinking• Learn about community resources• Coulee Region Resource Guide• Online Resource Directory• Help for Hard Times

Call UnitedWay’s 211 Statewide

Stress in Job Seeking & TransitionStress in Job Seeking & Transition

• What does it look like and how can one deal with it?

• The grief process

• Anger, Anxiety and Depression

• Real and Understandable Feelings

• Changeable: You have the power and ability

• Opportunity for growth

Links to attitude/mental health Links to attitude/mental health resourcesresources

• Problem Solving Techniques• The Minnesota Website with many good resources• Stress Relief Resource link page• Life Stress Questionnaire• Minnesota Job Search Guide with Resources• Positive Attitude• Qualities an Employer looks for when hiring• Job Seekers Guide from Georgia

Why some remain unemployed: AppearanceWhy some remain unemployed: Appearance

• Nice brief video on interview appearance• Another interview appearance/body langu

age video• Video on dressing for the interview• On more formal female interview attire• On more formal male interview attire• Nice video on job interview etiquette • Excellent video on interview etiquette/tips

Why some remain unemployed: Answering Why some remain unemployed: Answering the difficult interview questionsthe difficult interview questions

• Great interview guide by Job Center, includes some suggested answers to interview questions

• Good selection of interview questions and suggested answers

• Sample tough questions and suggested answers• Older list, but 25 good questions & suggestions• Nice article on interviewing by US Government• Good video on answering a tough question (relat

ed links suggest more by same source)• Video summarizing behavioral interviewing• More detailed video on behavioral interviewing

Funny/Bad Job InterviewsFunny/Bad Job Interviews

• Origins of Job Interviews• Funny Job Interview #1• So bad its funny job interview #2• Not really funny, but it gives examples of bad an

swers and reasons why (set of 16)• Sometimes friends can help you get that job • Planned bad interview with hidden camera• Fun compilation of bad interviewing• The Pursuit Of Happyness

Between Jobs or Unemployed?Between Jobs or Unemployed?

• Hope vs Despair• Making lemonade out of lemons• This is OPPORTUNITY time! It’s up to ME…

If answer is yes to following 3 questions, the job search is a temporary situation

1. Do I have the ability/capacity to work?2. Am I motivated to work?3. Am I conducting an EFFECTIVE job search?

Making lemons out of lemonadeMaking lemons out of lemonade

• Sam Glenn making lemons out of lemonade video and positive perspectives

• Baby not in need of an attitude adjustment• This girl does not need a pep talk• Other Sam Glenn on Attitude• Sam Glenn 3• Attitude Test• Sam Glenn Inspirational Chalk Art• Sam Glenn on humor & a Wisconsin experience

Unhelpful thoughtsUnhelpful thoughts

• It’s not fair! (victim stance)

• I was fired, only “bad” workers are fired…

• I have no skills…

• No one will hire me, I give up…

• It’s no use, I’m a “loser”…

• I’m not “young enough”…

• It’s my record…

Power of Positive ThinkingPower of Positive Thinking

• Avoid unhealthy “shouldy attitude”• Replace unemployed with “between jobs”• I’m 1 day closer to my next opportunity• Time of personal and professional growth• Time to move on…• Embrace change and empower self

View Power of Positive Thinking Video

JournalingJournaling• Journal writing video• Good information, general info at 1:25• Stress management through journaling, se

cond video• How to journal effectively on the website• Career journaling resource guide• Another journaling online guide• Very nice journal writing therapy site, with

more ideas and prompts, most free• Creative journaling website guide

Career Journaling

• Using a Journal for Career Development• Career Journal Guide for Career Changers• Career Journal for Job Seekers• Career Journal for those considering going

to graduate school• Tutorial for those laid off• Career Branding tutorial• Find your career passion tutorial

Stress Relieving Music ClipsStress Relieving Music Clips

• Stress relief Music 1

• Stress relief Music with peaceful pictures

• More music and pictures

• And still more

• Another relaxation clip

• Relaxation and Meditation Clip

• 3 hours relaxing spa music

It’s all about ATTITUDEIt’s all about ATTITUDE

• This is my chance to do something different

• Got the ok to do what I always wanted to

• Opportunity to “reinvent” myself

• I’ve been through changes before…it will be ok

• Your ATTITUDE greatly affects the Outcome

Event + Response = OutcomeEvent + Response = OutcomeE+R=OE+R=O

• My Response to the Event determines the Outcome (not the event itself)

• Can’t change the past, yet I have control over my future…

• “That was one of the best things that happened to me” (said mostly in hindsight)

Watch the E+R=O Video

GO FISH!GO FISH!

• Introducing Fish!

• Another good video explaining FISH!

• Using Fish! For health and well being

• How one company uses Fish!

• FISH! Philosophy website

• Promotional video with summary

• Sam Glenn having fun/choose attitude

• Sam Glenn make someone’s day

Nick Vujicic InspirationNick Vujicic Inspiration

• Video introduction to Nick and his inspirational philosophy

• Nick Vujicic on 60 Minutes

• Nick’s Website

This Gives Me HopeThis Gives Me Hope

• This Gives Me Hope website with reasons to be optimistic

• Smiling can change your life, includes a good video linked on this page

• Meditation for the rest of us• Jessica flies without arms• Dorothy turns 100 and wows Jay Leno• Young Korean man, inspirational singing on Kor

ea’s Got Talent show• Improv Everywhere!

Improv Everywhere!

• Carousel horse race• Mall Santa Musical• Say Something Nice• Who you gonna call?• High Five Escalator• Play Balloon video for tutorial on Improv• Take a peek, no pants subway rides• Look up More

Smile, let’s enjoy the day!Smile, let’s enjoy the day!

• It’s a Good Day video

• Miles of Smiles

• Does your job make you dance?

• Smile Experiment

• Make a Stranger Smile

• Have you filled a bucket today? [Kids activity in some schools, but sure can give the rest of us ideas!]

Positive Psychology

• Introduction to Positive Psychology• Positive Psychology_ Shawn Achor• Nice illustrated description of Positive Psy

chology• Website of founder of Positive Psychology• PERMA model of Positive Psychology• Another article on PERMA model• More resources for Positive Psychology

The Science of Happiness

• Introduction to the Science of Happiness

• Extensive lecture on Positive Psychology

• 10 Keys for Happier Living

• Action for Happiness main page

• 20 ways to boost health and happiness

• In-Depth articles on Science of Happiness

• The New Science of Happiness

Could you use Inspiration?

• KarmaTube: Watch. Be Inspired. Act.• KindSpring: Kindness is contagious• Daily Good• Karma Kitchen and giftivism• Some videos: Johnny the Bagger• More: Unlikely Friendship Book Club• Mr. Happy Man• Free Hugs

Stress relief and working with animalsStress relief and working with animals

• 5 ways time with animals help your health

• Animal Therapy

• Wikipedia on animal therapy, extensive

• Equine Assisted Therapy, Eau Claire

• Minnesota Equine Assisted Therapy

• Pets and Stress relief video

• Article on pets and stress relief, w/ links

Foods for Stress Relief

• Nice Powerpoint on Web MD

• Stress relief food

• Top 10 stress relief food by Food Channel

• How to eat to reduce stress video

• Health benefits of Chocolate

• Dark Chocolate takes the bite out of stress, by WebMD

Aromatherapy

• Wikipedia article on Aromatherapy

• National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy

• Aromatherapy by the University of Maryland Medical Center

• Aromatherapy for Beginners

Finding a job usually takesFinding a job usually takesa search with a plana search with a plan

There’s a fine line between persistence –

and doing the same thing over and over and over and expecting different results…

Career Development Process:Career Development Process:

• Individual assessment-Who am I?

(What skills, interests, personality, and abilities of mine fit in with which jobs?)

• Exploration- What options do I have?

• Career decision making-What career is best for me?

• Career action plan-How do I get there?

ONLINE TOOLSONLINE TOOLS• Self Assessment & Skills Enhancement

Career Cruising (U:wjclacrosse;P:402)WisCareers (Register Code: wjc-c375)Key Train for National Career Readiness

CertificateLearn Free on Computers and more! Mental Health Information ResourceOnline typing test

Link Pages for resources covered in past Job Clubs

• Answering difficult interview questions• Application tips• Cold Call Strategies• Informational Interviewing (couple links)• Job Shadowing• LinkedIn resources• Prove you are the one they need• Beyond Cover Letters and Resumes

More Link pages from Job Clubs

• Age as a factor in job searching• Career Changing Challenges and Choices• Career Exploration tools• Be Inspired, Inspire Others• Researching Employers• Researching Salaries• Volunteering Resources• Transferable Skills, Identifying/transforming• Trends in the Workforce

E-LearningE-Learning• Free Online learning resources• Even more Online learning resources• Career Development Games• Hidden Resources on JCW• Looking for Unadvertised Jobs• Mock Interviewing• Remaining Positive in Difficult Times• Resources for working at home (you need to be careful b

ut there is some guidance here)• Science of Happiness• Stress Relief Tips

Job hunting strategies in rural areasJob hunting strategies in rural areas

• Nice website for smart job searching in rural areas

• Advice given to recruiters in rural areas (but think of yourself as your own recruiter)

• Job website for Rural Health Careers in WI

The Career PlanThe Career Plan

• Research what you think you may want to do- informational interviewing, online information, volunteer, job shadowing

• Meet with a counselor to develop the plan

• Learn about your resources

• Commit to do something every day to reach your goal

Career Development GuidesCareer Development Guides

• GCF Learnfree Career Development Plan (click download plan to develop your own)

• Four Steps to a New Career• Journaling for Career Development• Informational Interviewing• Another Informational Interviewing article by US Government• 80% of Job Search Success Depends on Research• Networking• Resume and Cover letter tips

Informative articles regarding job outlook and possible paths by US Government

• Job outlook “in brief”

• Job outlook based on education level

• Employment trends and training in IT

• High wage earners without bachelor’s degrees

• What to do with a liberal arts degree

More articles by the US Government for job opportunities that might be outside the box

• Careers in Wind Energy• Environmental occupations for scientists and en

gineers• Getting hired by the Federal Government• Apprenticeships• Working vacations and jobs in tourism and travel• Work abroad with internships and entry level pos

itions

Few other tips in articles by the US Government

• Advising on the dangers of some work at home opportunities

• Back in the job market after an absence

• Getting more flexible with work schedule

• Tips for job seekers including the “overqualified” label

US Government articles on rights

• Guide on Fair Labor Standards

• Employee Workplace Rights

• Employment background and credit checks: advice and rights

Resume ResourcesResume Resources

• Resume Worksheet• Resume Guide by the State• Thoughts on Resumes by the State• Guide to Write Resumes by UW Madison• Writing Descriptive Bullet Points (UW Madison)• Parts of a Bullet Point (UW Madison)• Power Verbs for Bullet Points (UW Madison)• Right Words to use in Job Searching (State)• Prove it! (State)

More Resume and related ResourcesMore Resume and related Resources

• Resume Strategies for Career Changers• Cover Letter and Reference Sample (UWO)• Sample Recommendation Letter

Resume SamplesResume Samples• Functional Samples:• Sample 1• Sample 2• Sample with a view entries for ideas• Sample from UWO• Chronological Samples:• Basic Resume 1• Basic Resume 2• Basic Resume Template• Elegant Resume Template• Contemporary Resume Template

Interviewing ResourcesInterviewing Resources

• Key to Successful Interviewing

• Hidden Elements of Interviewing

• Questions, Questions, Questions

• Telephone Tips and Techniques

• Informational Interview

• Prove it!

Using LinkedIn as your Portfolio

• 5 ways to visually enhance LinkedIn Profile

• Another article on doing this enhancement

• More information from HubSpot

• PowerPoint on the process basics

Using Linkedin

• Very nice a brief video on starting account

• Another video on starting your profile

• CEO of Linkedin summarizing its value

• Funny introduction to Linkedin

• Funny video on social networking in an interview

• Info on using Linkedin by Linkedin

• One way to make LinkedIn a Portfolio

More resources for LinkedIn

• The Ultimate Cheat Sheet for Mastering LinkedIn

• 21 Ways to improve your brand on LinkedIn

• Turn your LinkedIn Profile into a resume with this tool

• Six tips to improve leverage of your LinkedIn account

Tweeting, not just for the birds!• Signing up for Twitter (its free)• Tweeting for jobs• Video on getting started on Twitter• Another good video on starting Twitter• Great resource from trusted source on Twitter Job Searc

hing• 4 Proactive ways for job seekers to use Twitter• Nice article with resources on How to find a job using Twi

tter• Nice Tweeting song on YouTube• Tweeting music video• Another music video poking fun at Twitter• Tweeting music video must be new wave

Finding Employers in Coulee RegionFinding Employers in Coulee Region

• Crawford County Employers• Monroe County Employers• Vernon County Employers• Trempealeau County Employers• Jackson County Employers• Buffalo County Employers• Juneau County Employers • La Crosse County Employer names only

More Resources for job seekers in rural areasMore Resources for job seekers in rural areas

• Computer Access and resources in SW Wisconsin• Researching Employers• Tips on Cold Calling• Tips on finding unadvertised jobs• Using Linked in and improving it• E-Learning• Pretty good site covering good ideas for looking in rural a

reas• Article suggesting 10 best rural jobs• Rural Development from the Department of Agriculture

Starting your own business

• Virtual Business Incubator

• Score (For the life of your business)

• IRS info on starting your own business

• Small Business Administration help on this

• Tutorial for launching your own business

• Kiplinger’s 6 steps to start your own business

Resources: Free StuffResources: Free Stuff

• FreeCycle, give stuff away instead of tossing it or find some free stuff in La Crosse

• Listia, an online nationwide barter system

• Free Stuff in La Crosse area Classified

• Craigslist Free Stuff, click on “free” under “for sale”

Resources: for those recently released from Resources: for those recently released from incarceration or with criminal recordincarceration or with criminal record

• Guide by fellow Career Counselor

• Information on Fidelity Bonding

• Work opportunity tax credit for employers (for others too, like: Veterans, others receiving assistance like food stamps, etc.)

• Job Seeking tips for those with record

• Another employment guide by corrections

• Fair Shake, reentry resource center

Presenter’s Contact InformationPresenter’s Contact Information

Myron Daubert402 8th StreetLa Crosse, WI 54601608-789-5637

Myron.Daubert@dwd.wisconsin.gov