JOB SEARCH PIT-STOP

Ed HunterJanuary 25, 2014

How Most People Job Search How Most People Find Jobs A More Effective Way!

Agenda

S.A.W.

HOW MOST PEOPLE JOB SEARCH

HOW DO PEOPLE REALLY GET THEIR NEXT JOB?

HOW 1,600 U.S. EMPLOYEES GOT THEIR LAST JOB

FOCUS

I.D. YOUR NETWORK

I.D. TARGET EMPLOYERS

LAND AND EXPAND

A BETTER WAY

What would be fun to try next…◦ …that I have some skills for?◦ …which interests me?◦ …which aligns with my needs?◦ …which is healthy for me?◦ …with manageable level of stress?

NEXT STEPS: FOCUS

Organize a list

◦ Family, friends, those who love you◦ People you have worked with (successfully!)

in the past◦ Acquaintances (e.g. service professionals,

friends of friends…)◦ Communities of Shared Interest

LinkedIn Groups, MeetUp Groups, Church or civic groups, and support groups!

NEXT STEPS: NETWORKING

Think about your FOCUS statements…◦ Industries, companies and/or work

settings What companies have you already

thought of?◦ Others like them◦ Try a Reference Librarian

Start showing your list (even if small) to people you Network with

NEXT STEPS: TARGET EMPLOYERS

1. State who referred you (If applicable) 2. Be honest: Yes, I am navigating a career transition3. Help Them See Your Background: My work

history (brief) and quick summary of top employable skills

4. Educate: “What I’d love to do next in my career is…”

5. Be Direct: “What I would like from you is…” Suggestions on related job roles I might consider Perhaps connect me with people you know who might be

helpful Look at my list of target employers and suggest

additions or deletions

A NETWORKING AGENDA

Keep a record of :◦ everyone you meet (CONTACTS) ◦ every meeting (NOTES)◦ who referred you

Always ask permission to use their name when contacting referrals.

Practice with someone easy & forgiving before moving on to the BIG DOGS!

NEXT STEPS: LAND & EXPAND

LET’S TRY IT OUT!

NAME My background is in (ROLES, INDUSTRIES) I know I’m very good at (TRANSFERABLE

SKILLS) What I’d LOVE to try next would be… Right now, I’m hoping to get (REQUEST)

◦ Contacts◦ Ideas to expand my targets◦ Company List suggestions

THE NETWORKING INTRODUCTION

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