job search workshop
DESCRIPTION
Steps you need to find your desired job.TRANSCRIPT
Marco A. García, PHR
Outreach Coordinator(928) 329-0990 Ext. 173
Opening Doors Between
Job Seekers and Employers
Effective Job Search Techniques
Job Hunting It’s a full time job!
Focus
Narrow down search
Keep a log
Resume
What is its purpose?
Application Cover Letter Get help!
Make business cards.
Use a phrase or an image to give your cards personality and make sure they're appropriate to the industry you are targeting.
Real - and Virtual - Social Groups
Social networking Websites Professional and industry associations
and societies School Alumni/ae Associations Employer Alumni Associations. Join a job hunting support group Online discussion groups
Content
FacebookLinkedinE-mail Address (format, grammar)
Voice Mail MessageTwitter
Evaluate your personal network.
Make a list with contact information for relatives, neighbors, classmates, community leaders and co-workers — anyone who can serve as a contact for you.
Networking
Start out with a Positive Attitude
Snack before you arrive
Nametags Are Useful
Stand-Up
Introduce Yourself
Don’t Assume You May Give Another Person a Nickname
Forgetting Names
Networking (Cont..)
Mix and Mingle
Holding a Drink
Do Not Overindulge
Less is Best
A Conversation Requires Closure
Skip the Men’s Black Suit
Hand Out Business Cards with Discretion
Don’t Forget to Write
Volunteering
Story
BACKGROUND CHECKS
Credit RecordDriving RecordCriminal Record
Local One-Stop Center One-Stop Services in Yuma County
Yuma Career Center
3834 West 16th StreetYuma, AZ 85364(928) 329-0990
(Fully ADA Compliant)
Somerton Career Center201 North Bingham,
Suite 19Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 627-9396
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Marco A. Garcia, PHR, CSP
Community Outreach Coordinator
Yuma Private Industry Council, Inc.
(928) 329-0990 Ext. 173