presented by: jon eller, tami decker, deanna smith workforce services division oklahoma employment...
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OKJobMatch.com:A Revolution for Oklahoma
Presented by:
Jon Eller, Tami Decker, DeAnna SmithWorkforce Services Division
Oklahoma Employment Security Commission
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History
• In her 2012 State of the State address, Governor Mary Fallin announced a new initiative aimed at matching job seekers and students with employers.
• OKJobMatch.com is a joint project of the workforce system partners in the State of Oklahoma. The project is led by the Oklahoma Department of Commerce.
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History
• The project is funded by U.S. Department of Labor grants.
• OKJobMatch.com is part of the “game-changers”
proposed by the Governor’s Council for Workforce and Economic Development (GCWED) to be championed by the Governor.
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• This initiative helps meet the following goals identified by the GCWED:
> Improve the outcome of Oklahoma skill development systems through the use of online databases that will improve efficiency and measure effectiveness.
> Deepen public-private partnerships to improve the match between employer demanded skills and the skills of job applicants.
History
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Four New Tools
Oklahoma’s Workforce
Focus/Career For Job Seekers
Focus/Talent
For Employers
Labor/Insight
For Workforce Partners
Focus/Assist
For Staff
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JOB SEEKERMODULE
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Job seekers need:
A comprehensive job search tool
A way to match their skills with available jobs
Assistance building a resume
Job Seeker Module
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OKJobMatch.com helps job seekers:
>Build or improve their resumes – no writing required
>Automatically match their skills and other qualifications to relevant jobs
>Access jobs from thousands of sources
Job Seeker Module
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>Understand the skills, certifications, and other credentials needed to qualify for jobs
> Identify and articulate transferable skills
>Explore next steps in their careers based on successful transitions made by similar people
Job Seeker Module
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Key features include:
> Resume Builder
> Resume Makeover
> Job Match
> Job Search
> Job Spidering
> Deduplication
> Job Alerts
> Get Feedback
Job Seeker Module
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Resume Builder:
> This feature helps build a complete, detailed resume.
> Writing is not required; instead, the system builds the resume by “interviewing” you online.
> Skills and job functions are described using the keywords and phrases that employers include in their job descriptions.
Job Seeker Module
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Resume Makeover:
> Job seekers have the option to upload or paste an existing resume.
> OKJobMatch.com uses its knowledge of jobs and occupations to suggest skills and other qualifications job seekers might have forgotten to include.
Job Seeker Module
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Job Match:
> After a job seeker has created or uploaded a resume, the system automatically finds real-time job postings that match the skills and other qualifications described in the resume.
> Results can be fine-tuned by specifying location, posting date, keywords, and other criteria.
Job Seeker Module
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Job Search:
> Job seekers can search real-time job postings by specifying location, posting date, keywords, occupation, industry, education, and salary, with or without resume matching.
> Search criteria can be saved, enabling job seekers to update search results whenever desired.
Job Seeker Module
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Job Spidering:
> Every day, Burning Glass collects millions of online job postings from more than 17,000 sources.
> The system uses patented technology to mine and code detailed data from each job listing to provide information beyond just occupation and industry codes.
Job Seeker Module
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Deduplication of Job Postings:
> Removing duplicate jobs from the database is the only way to realize accurate job counts.
> Burning Glass removes more than 75% of the jobs it collects – but some duplicates still get through.
Job Seeker Module
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Job Alerts:
> OKJobMatch.com can automatically run a saved search and sends the results to a specified email address, even after job seekers sign out of the system.
> This means that you can be notified of highly relevant leads as soon as they become available.
Job Seeker Module
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Get Feedback:
> This feature provides job seekers with feedback by displaying the qualifications of real people who were hired for the kind of jobs they are pursuing.
> This enables job seekers to compare their qualifications with others and to identify any gaps that might exist.
Job Seeker Module
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EMPLOYER MODULE
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Employers need:
People with the right skills
An easy way to recruit qualified candidates
An efficient method of filling positions
Employer Module
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OKJobMatch.com helps employers:
>Determine which candidates make sense for the jobs they have open
>Fill key openings more rapidly
> Identify employee skill gaps relative to the business’s current needs
Employer Module
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>Analyze past placements to determine where the most successful candidates come from
>Determine where qualified candidates are located within the state
>Reduce recruitment costs
Employer Module
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Key features include:
>Job Posting Creation
>Application Management
>Talent Search
Employer Module
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Job Posting Creation:
>Employers can upload, improve, or create a job posting.
>Employers can create a posting by answering questions about typical work activities of similar jobs and to enhance the description by adding related keywords or copying text from current job listings.
Employer Module
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Application Management:
>Our solutions analyze every resume received in minute detail, evaluating a candidate’s qualifications, skill gaps, and likely career path, and then banking the information in a central database.
>This helps employers decide which candidates are best aligned for the jobs they need to fill.
Employer Module
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Talent Search:
>Employers can search for relevant talent from the Oklahoma talent Bank.
>The system provides automated pattern-based matching, the ability to find more resumes like a selected one, and a robust set of structured search capabilities.
Employer Module
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FOCUS/ASSIST
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Staff need:
Methods to identify job seekers with the right skills
An easy way to locate and match qualified candidates to jobs
An efficient method of filling positions for employers
Focus/Assist
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LABOR/INSIGHT
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Workforce partners need to know:
Where to invest training dollars
Hot new industries in the state
What skill gaps need to be filled
What certifications are in demand
Labor/Insight
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OKJobMatch.com helps public workforce partners:
>Gain insight on emerging jobs, careers, technologies, and skill requirements
> Identify the most promising career paths and reemployment options
>Highlight regional and local skill gaps
Labor/Insight
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Key features include:
>Easy-to-read graphical representations
>Real-time labor market information
>Customizable reports
Labor/Insight
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Easy-to-Read Graphical Representations:
> Labor/Insight is intuitive and easy to use. Data is presented graphically on screen and can also be downloaded to Excel.
> It’s a leading edge tool for workforce developers, economic developers, policy makers, and higher education.
Labor/Insight
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Real-Time Labor Market Information:
>Labor/Insight provides an up-to-the minute understanding of conditions and trends affecting a volatile labor market.
> It also gives access to an expanding set of historical data, which gives insight into trends within specific occupations, industries, regions, or employers.
Labor/Insight
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Customizable Reports:
>Users have the ability to create customizable and filterable reports:
Demand for an occupation Demand for skills and credentials Analysis of an industry Employers hiring in a selected region
Labor/Insight
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For more information on the capabilities of OKJobMatch.com with any of the modules/tools, please e-mail:
Questions?