1. The Job Search Process

2. What Mother Said WasRight1. Get a good6. Treat others nicely education.7. Be cooperative and2. Find a good job.help out.3. Work hard.8. Watch your time.4. Save your 9. Be honest and charitable. money. 10. Marry well.5. Associate with the right people. 3. Then Sometimes MotherWas Wrong Dont talk tostrangers. Dont discuss moneywith others. Dont talk aboutyourself.No One Will Hire Me:Avoid 17 Mistakesand Win the Job,Copyright 2007. 4. What Is The State Of The JobMarket Right Now? 5. US Unemployment 7.8%December 2012 8.5%December 2011 9.3%December 2010 9.9%December 2009Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, January 2013 6. Unemployment RatesBy Education Level According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics , unemployment rates in January 2013 were: College Graduates (at least 25 years old)= 3.9% Some College/Associate Degree=6.9% High School Graduates/No College= 8.0 % High School Dropouts=11.7 %Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, January 4, 2013 7. Average Length ofUnemploymentDecember 201238.1 weeks8 monthsNovember 201239.7 weeksOctober 2012 39.9 weeksSeptember 2012 39.6 weeksAugust 201239.3 weeksSource: Bureau of Labor Statistics, January 4, 2013 8. 2012 Graduates ReceivingJob Offers44% of 2012 graduates received at least 1 job offer 41% in 2011 28% of 2010 19% in 2009 26% in 2008 43% of recent grads who have a job are working at a job that does not require a four-year degree.(Underemployed)Source: National Association of Colleges andEmployers Survey, July 2012 9. Iowa Wesleyan CollegeGraduatesDec. 2011-May 2012Employment By Graduation100/163 Student Surveys ReturnedFull Time (29) 29%Part Time (40) 40% 32 students already in that job 46%Unemployed (32) 32%Graduate School (5)5%Not seeking employment (16) 16% 10. Evolution of Job Searching Classifieds/Help Wanted Signs Networking Internet Job Boards Social Networking: LinkedIn, Facebook Twitter Apps On Facebook Branchout, Beknown, Bright Mobile Applications for Smart Phones Job Search (Android) Job Compass (iPhone) 11. Advertised Job MarketNewspaper classified adsand Internet employmentsites15% chance of finding employmentOnline advertising is down 60% due to overwhelming number of resumes. 12. The Hidden Job Market Word-of-mouth Networking/SocialMedia InformationalInterviews Cold calls/Visits Direct Application orDropping Off Resume60-80% of themeaningful jobs gounadvertised. 13. Survey By Jobvite92% use social media to find talent in 20122012 20112010 LinkedIn93%87% 78% Facebook66%55% 55% Twitter 54%47% 45%Social Recruiting Survey Conducted by Jobvite, July2012 14. Employers Report SuccessfulHires Through SocialNetworks 2012 20112010 73%63% 58%89% through LinkedIn25% through Facebook 15% through TwitterSocial Recruiting Survey Conducted by Jobvite, July 2012 15. Career Online NetworkingLinkedIn is aprofessional networkingwebsite designed forcareer networking.Over 160,000 companyprofiles are on LinkedInLinkedIn LearningCenterhttp://learn.linkedin.com/ 16. Job Search Tips When UsingSocial Media Make sure your LinkedIn profile isprofessional. Clean up your Facebook profile. Find and reach out to the source of anopportunity by following them on Twitter. Dont talk about your previous employer in anegative way. Tweet about interesting things you are doinglike volunteering or working on a project. 17. Invest Your Time 10 monthwindow 5 hours perweek College Breaks Schedule timeinto your week 18. The Job Search Process1. Establish yourcareer objective2. Research hiringcompanies3. Network4. Prepare job searchtools5. Prepare for theinterview6. Accept an offer 19. Step 1: Establish Your CareerObjective Define your career andjob search goals. What geographic areawould you like towork? How large of acompany/schooldistrict/hospital wouldyou like to work for? What contacts do youhave that are currentlyin the field? 20. Step 2: Research HiringCompanies Researchcompanies to see ifthere are jobopenings. Company websiteshave with a wealthof information. 21. Step 3:Network1. Have at least 1-2 target jobs in mind.2. Put together a list of potential companies.3. Nurture your new network. 22. Traits of a Savvy Networker Prepare a 30-secondcommercial aboutyourself. Look people in the eye. Ask questions andlisten intently. Embrace all people,not just the rightpeople. 23. Job Opportunities With TopEmployers In Iowa Iowa College Recruiting Networks Spring Interview Day Friday, February 22, 2012 8:30-4:30Simpson College West Des Moines CampusPre-selected Interview Event Registration and Applications Accepted January 23-February 6 24. Step 4: Prepare Your JobSearch Tools Resume Cover letter 3-5 letters ofrecommendation 25. Resume and Cover LetterWorkshopMonday, February 11th at 4:00 inRoom 201 of Hershey HallTuesday, February 12th at 12:00 in West Private Dining Room 26. For more information onCareer ServicesContact:Director of Career Services, Heidi Seegers Office Hours: Monday-Friday8 am-12 pm and 1 pm-5pmOr by appointment Hershey Hall, Room 231 319-385-6375 hseegers@iwc.eduLinkedin.com/in/hseegers Twitter.com/IWCCareer Check out the Career Serviceswebsite at www.iwc.eduClick on Current Students Click on Career Services