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Launch an Effective Job Search
Learn pieces of a job search
Gain a realistic view of this job search process
Identify your priorities
Organize your plan
Know the steps
Maximize your ICC resources
Understand best strategies
Workshop Goals
Know yourself
Organize search plan & a “Plan B”
Research
Building needed skills/experience
Marketing tools: resume & cover letter
References
Networking
Interview skills
Negotiation
Uncover open positions & apply
Job Search Checklist
It only takes 1 job offer
Could take 6-9 months
80% of all jobs are never advertised
Network to access hidden job market
It is not a matter of if, but when you’ll get a job
Applying is not making a decision
It’s a numbers game - 15 “No-s”: 1 “Yes”
Rejections are not a reflection of your competency
Reality Check
Avoid unrealistic expectations- “I must find the perfect
job!”
Avoid negative or stressful sources/people
You are not the only person without a plan
Job descriptions are wish lists
Not your job to determine if you are qualified
Reality Check
Identifying Your Priorities & Needs
Location
Salary
Work Environment
Career Goals & small steps towards goals
Timeline
Housing
Community & Family
Support
Interests/Values
Cost of Living
Further Education or Promotion
Short-term Planning
Having a Plan “B” will ease anxiety!
Think of your worst fears, and create plans to address it
If you don’t have a perfect job, find an imperfect job with career-building or
networking opportunities
Separate source of income from career-related goals
volunteer, stay active, network and learn new skills
Know your financial requirements & cost-saving options
Remain transparent about your job search goals
Create a Strategy
Plan to spend 20 – 30 hours/week
Determine number of hours/week for each activity
Identify manageable goals for each day, week, or month
Find a location that allows you to be productive
Organize records for each company you apply to:
Copy of job posting(s)
Copy of resume/cover letter(s)
Company research, notes
Contact
Dates
Questions
Stick to a Schedule
Allocate blocks of time for:
• On-line job applications
• Follow-up phone calls
• Expanding your network
• Connecting with family & friends
• Recreation
• Household responsibilities
• Volunteer work/community service
Job Search Schedule
Create a Job Search Log
SAMPLE JOB SEARCH LOG
Employer Job Title Where/when discovered
Contact Phone/Email
Send Cover Letter & Resume
Follow up 1
Follow up 2
Follow Up 3
American Red Cross, Woodland
Volunteer Recruiter
Jan 10, 2008 Idealist.org
Sam Smith [email protected] 530-661-1212
Emailed Jan 11
Sam called - asked for writing sample. Emailed on 1/11
Interview 1/24 9am 123 Main St Sam & panel
Bring 3 ref
Shriners Hosp Sac
Volunteer coordinator
Jan 14 Idealist.org
HR @ shrinerssac.com
Uploaded resume to their website 1/16
Called to verify 1/22.ok. nothing until Feb 1
Yolo Hospice
Jill Jo nes New case manager Met at
Rotaract mtg Jan 18
Know Your Resources
Informational Interviews
Networking
California Career Zone http://www.cacareerzone.org/
Occupational Outlook Handbook: http://www.bls.gov/ooh/
Professional Association web sites/meetings
ICC Advising
ICC e-mail subscription
Assessments
Aggie Job Link (Resume Books, Mock Interviews, etc.)
LinkedIn- UC Davis Internship and Career Center group
One Stop Career Centers
Libraries
Maximize ICC Resources
ICC Alumni Services:
Aggie Job Link (AJL)
ICC e-mail subscription
Mock/Practice Interviews
Internship and Career Fairs
Workshops
Networking Events
ICC Website
Internship and Career Center LinkedIn group
Appointments & 1-on-1 advising (for 1 year after
graduation)
Aggie Job Link
What AJL can do for you?
Jobs & Internships
Professional Network
Resume Books
Career Fairs (employer lists)
On-campus Recruiting
Mock/Practice Interviews
Appointments
Searching for Jobs on AJL
You can search for jobs by several
criteria
Qualifications
Major
Industry
Key word
Location
Employer name
Position type
Keep account updated
Your account will manage your
applications
Resume, cover letter, transcript, etc.
Must have documents uploaded in
order to apply through AJL
Internship and Career Fairs
Fall, Winter (2) and Spring 2016-17 quarters:
Wednesday, October 19, 2016
Thursday, January 26, 2017- Engineering and Physical Sciences
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
Wednesday, April 12, 2017
Search companies based on key words/ interests
months before event
RSVP or submit resume to specific companies in
advance
Searching for Job Postings
Company Sites
Google “jobs for….”
Federal & State City & County Jobs
Temporary Agencies (Lab Support, Kelley Scientific, etc.)
Free Job Sites & Boards
Professional organizations (BayBio, AICPA, etc.)
AmeriCorps
Alumni resources: http://icc.ucdavis.edu/alumni/
Additional opportunities
Volunteer
http://www.volunteermatch.org/
United Fund/United Way
Network
Professional Development
Temp Agencies
Expand your geographic or career focus
Professional Associations/local chapters/conferences
Ask your local reference librarian
How to find a job: http://icc.ucdavis.edu/find/resources/index.htm
Responding to Job Postings
Read all detailed instructions
Send a cover letter even if not requested
Follow up to make sure your resume was received
Politely inquire about hiring process timing
Make an ally of the Human Resources rep or
receptionist
Send thank you notes
Be politely persistent
Identifying References
Ask permission and be strategic
Ask your references if they are willing to provide a strong,
supportive recommendation
NO family, friends or peers
List 3-5 people with whom you have worked, volunteered
or interned
i.e. faculty, current or former supervisors and/or campus staff
Pick individuals who can speak to relevant skills
Share your resume & your goals with references
ICC Tips
Be creative; look for contacts & job leads where others
are NOT looking
Avoid isolation; find a job-search buddy to set goals and
be accountable to
Thank everyone who helps you!
A brief email update is appreciated by all!
ICC Resources
Website: Alumni tab
Calendar of Events:
http://iccweb.ucdavis.edu/pdf/POE/
AJL
Info Sessions with Employers
Advising
Internship and Career Fair
Mock/Practice Interviews @
AJL
Career Resource Manual
Community Service Resource
Center
Career Library 215 South Hall
ICC e-mail subscription
On-Campus Interviews
Webshops
ICC LinkedIn group
THANK YOU!
UC Davis Internship and Career Center
Summer:
Open 10am-4pm
Advising available by appointment
South Hall 2nd
floor
Appointments with Career Advisers available:
Call (530) 752-2855
Visit icc.ucdavis.edu
PowerPoint: http://icc.ucdavis.edu/hire-me-academy.htm