job search preparation to land quickly
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Objective for this session:
• Give you an understanding of the process we will use to support your
transition
• Engage you in hands-on practice using the LHH tools and resources
available to start your resume and LinkedIn review/“Branding”
• Assist you in starting your transition action plan to help you land faster
• Provide actionable next steps
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Jennifer Johnson – [email protected]
09 October 2020
► Jennifer is a Webinar Facilitator, Trainer and Career Consultant for
LHH.
► Over the past fifteen years Jennifer has worked as a consultant for a
multitude of industries for all levels of Human Resources and Training
& Development.
► Her greatest achievement was to develop skills, build networks and
create an elevated and connected HR community, by way of owning
and operating San Diego HR Roundtable.
► Her passion for coaching and career development led her to work for
LHH and run her own Career Development Consulting Firm.
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Cameron Pedicord – [email protected]
09 October 2020
► Cameron is a Career Consultant and Webinar Facilitator for LHH.
► For over 8 years Cameron worked in the non-profit field, primarily
focused on teen and young adult development. After experiencing a
layoff, he transitioned into coaching at the urging of former colleagues
and joined LHH.
► He brings a passion for helping people achieve their full potential
from his previous work and his greatest achievements have been
helping highly gifted young people find the perfect college and career
path.
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Thomas Smith – [email protected]
09 October 2020
► Tom is a Webinar Facilitator, Trainer and Career Consultant for LHH.
► He recently left a 20-year banking career with HSBC to navigate a
more diversified job portfolio that includes coaching (both career and
golf) and teaching at the university level. He’s also a retired US Army
finance officer.
► Tom’s passionate about sharing his career experiences with students,
business executives, and military members in career transition.
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Active Placement
Use Your Roadmap . . .
You're Here
Accelerate Your Visibility in the Marketplace with your Resume and LinkedIn
• Position Yourself for Success
• Confidently Network to Find Jobs
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Your LHH Team
supporting you throughout your program
Workshop Facilitators
Candidate Services Coordinator
Webinar Facilitators
Branding Specialist
Engagement Specialist
Consultant
YOU
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Spending Your Job Search Time
60% Meeting with people to tap into and grow your network
30% Updating and growing your online presence
10% Looking at job boards and postings and applying for jobs
10%
30%
60%
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Assessing Yourself and the Market
SkillsKnowledge
Characteristics
Interests &Professional Preferences
Values / Motivations Personal Preferences
Enjoy Most
Do Best
Life Priorities
“The” job resides in the “Sweet Spot”
of your skills, interests, and the
market need Do Best
SkillsKnowledge
Characteristics
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Know your “Professional Brand”
Branding is defined as the process
of differentiating yourself and
standing out from the crowd by
presenting your unique value.
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Hands On Exercises
09 October 2020
1. Review Your Personal and Consultant Information
(About Me & Coach Picture)
4. Access your Roadmap
(RoadMap)
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6. Run queries in D&B Hoovers
(Explore // Premium Tools)
8. Activate Ella
(Top Right)
2. Get Your Resume Reviewed by LHH's Branding Specialists
(Home Page Link)
3. Know our Digital Talent Exchange: Get Seen by the Hiring Community
(Home Page Link)
5. Register for your first Webinars: Learning Center Events
(Learn)
7. Begin to draft your Personal Marketing Plan
(I want to: )
9. Alumni Status
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Introducing the Marketing Plan
WHAT: A summary of your product (YOU!) and your target market
WHY: • Focus your job search
HOW:• Share with networking contacts• Leverage LinkedIn to find contacts• Follow companies of interest• Share with Career Consultant
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Key Components of the Marketing Plan
What companies would be a
good fit for you? (20-40)
What are you seeking?
What is your background?
What are your skills?
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WHAT: ➢ Global database of over 18 million public and private companies. Over 25
million executive bios
WHY: ➢ To connect with companies and contacts
HOW:➢ Research target companies, industries, and contacts➢ Incorporate research findings into your search strategy and supporting
material➢ Network in your target audience to connect with hiring managers
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WHAT: Database of over 33,000 recruiters at 16,500+ US and Canadian firms
WHY: To connect with recruiters from your target industry and region
HOW:➢ Research recruiters by industry, position, salary and location➢ Network and connect with recruiters
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Reach Out To Your Consultant Today for 1st Meeting
Start Draft of Marketing Plan
Upload Resume to Branding Specialist
Schedule Meeting
with Consultant
Now that You’ve
Attended Today
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Your Next Steps Using the CRN / Roadmap
Week 1 Week 2 +
❑ Attend Fast Track Session ❑Meet with your consultant
❑ Upload resume ❑ Fine tune marketing plan
❑ Sign up for webinars ❑ Attend a Job Search Work Team (JSWT)
❑ Start working on your brand ❑ Attend webinars/ workshops
❑ Download marketing plan and SOAR
templates
❑Meet with Branding Specialist
❑ Reach out to your consultant via email to
set time to meet
❑ Get feedback on your branding from your
network
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Job Search in a Time of Uncertainty
✓ Let people know you’re looking
✓ Don't assume the company will put hiring on hold
✓ Be prepared for virtual interviews
✓ Explore contract or temporary roles
✓ Keep networking and applying for jobs
✓ Increase your virtual networking capability and knowledge
✓ Don't assume you have to settle for lower compensation
✓ Consider online training
✓ Explore how your experience might be leveraged in another industry or look for opportunities in the crisis
✓ Ready your Marketing Plan, Branding, Interview Prep, LinkedIn, so you are ready to go after new roles when they become available
✓ Post your resume on the Digital Talent Exchange (DTE)!!!
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Thank you
• Thank you for joining me today.
• I wish you great success with your job search!Thank You
• You will receive a brief survey via email after the webinar.
• We value your feedback!
Webinar
Evaluation
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D & B Hoovers: Creating a Targeted Company List
Step 1: Click on: Roadmap
Step 2: Click on: Jobs
Step 3: Click on: D&B Hoovers | Database of Industries, Companies & Contacts
Step 4: Download Reports or Create Smartlist
Step 5: Run One Stop Report on targeted companies
Attend “Research/Develop a List of Targeted Companies Using D&B Hoovers!”