session 2 job search
TRANSCRIPT
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Job SearchTraditional/Non-traditionalMethods
Opportunity for Success
Session 2:
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Objectives1. Develop awareness of the
advantages to job leads
2. Analyze the Local LaborMarket
3. Receptive of best scheduledclassified posting
4. Distinguish warm verses coldcontacts
5. Identify proper networking
contacts
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How Do People FindJobs?
75% Informal
contacts
10% Ads
9% Agencies
6% Other
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Informal contacts are:
-Networking
2. Friends
3. Family
4. Former co-workers
5. Anyone youknow
-Directemployercontacts
-Volunteering
-Temporarywork
-Conventions
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Job Advertisements can be found
in: Newspapers
Magazines/Journals
Radio/television
Internet Billboards
Association Newsletters
Fliers
Personnel office listings
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Agencies and other sources make up 15%of job search tools. Here are a few
examples of each:Personnelagencies
Temporaryagencies
Corporaterecruiters
Federal/stateemploymentagencies
Create your ownjob
Start your own
business
Mass mailings
Resume banks
Civil ServiceTests
Unions
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Job Lead Sources
There are many places to find jobleads and information.
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Job Lead Sources
May be discouraging.Demands effort on yourpart. Some peoplerespond positively justto be polite. May behard to reach the personwith the power to hire.
Puts you in directcontact. Chances tosell yourself.Uncovers hiddenopportunities. Saveson visits if openingsdont exist. Canmake multiple
contacts in shorttime period.
PersonalPhoneSurvey
Friends
Location
Broad exposure.Several people
looking. Morepotential contacts.Different & uniqueideas, #1 source of
jobs.
Advantage
May not be committedto helping. May not have
as many contacts asindicated. Timeconsuming. Demandshard work on your part.
Disadvantage
This is a summary of the weak and strong points of the different
methods of job searching. This table can be used as a reference tool.
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Job Lead Sources
By now you have a good idea of not
only what interest you but what
occupations would be good topursue.
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Job Lead Sources Cont.
Must take a test.
Often long waitingperiods while on theregister. Mayrequire relocation.
The countrys
largest employer.Wide variety of jobsin almost all areas.Salary & benefitsare good
Government/ Civil
Service
Number ofpublications
depends upon sizeof library.Information may beout of date. Qualityof help varies.
One in everycommunity. Easy
access. Librariancan provide help.May have freeInternet access.
Library
Need access to acomputer. Some
sites require a fee.Not all jobs arelisted. Impersonal.
Access 24-hours aday. Ability to
customize jobsearches. Variety ofsites.
Internet
Heavy competition.May be misleading.
Sometimes difficultto read. Jobs may
Minimum of effortto find. Plentiful.
Quick.
Want ads
DisadvantageAdvantageLocation
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Job Lead Sources Cont.
Multiple contacts to
businesses. Quality varies
from town to town. Sees
large number of people.
Bureaucratic with multiple
forms.
Aware of many jobs
outside your local area.
Maintains file and
computer banks. Free
placement assistance.
May provide a counselor.
State Employment Service
Same leads provided to alot of people. Competitive.
May not get a lot of
personal attention.
Good source for leads onpeople hiring. May host
job fairs. Can give you
alumni references.
School Placement Offices
Quality varies. May charge
a fee. Totally job
placement oriented; mayoverlook job satisfaction.
Aware of many non-
advertised jobs.
Motivated- they get paidwhen you get a job. Many
different agencies from
which to choose.
Private Employment
Agencies
Can be outdated. Not
specific regarding
occupational data bymetropolitan areas.
Very accurate data.
Shows trends well.
Bureau of Labor Statistics
DisadvantageAdvantageLocation
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Job Leads Source Cont.
Limited to local area. May
not be on top of what is
happening. Quality varies.
May be too busy to help.
Many businesses are
members. May have a
good feel for current &
future needs. Could refer
you directly. May generatemultiple leads.
Chamber of Commerce
May need to be a member.
Often must be placed on a
rotation list. May take
time.
Know almost all job
openings in their field.
Services are free. One
contact puts you in touch
with lots of employers.
Professional
Associations/Trade Union
May require several calls
to track down. Quality of
help varies.
Good source of local
contacts and leads, they
know hiring needs.
Personnel Associates
Impersonal. Poor
expected return (2%).
Allows large exposure
with limited expense.
Direct Mail
DisadvantagesAdvantagesLocation
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Local Labor Market
Information It is important that you understand your local
labor market in order for your job search to beefficient and successful.
You can gather information on the local labormarket from a variety of sources.
You can get an overall picture of which industrieshave the most jobs and which ones are growingand which ones are declining.
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LOCAL JOB MARKET SUMMARY
The geographical boundaries of this labor marketare:___________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
The unemployment rate is:_________________%.
The total number of jobs in this labor marketis_________________
The five largest employers in this area are:
6. ___________________________________________________
7. ___________________________________________________
8. ___________________________________________________
9. ___________________________________________________
10.___________________________________________________
Handout/Overhead 2.1
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The five fastest-growing employers are:
2. __________________________________________________
3. __________________________________________________4. __________________________________________________
5. __________________________________________________
6. __________________________________________________
The average wage in this areais:__________________________
The five most numerous jobs are:
9. __________________________________________________
10.__________________________________________________
11.__________________________________________________
12.__________________________________________________
13.__________________________________________________
Handout/Overhead 2.1
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Future predictions of the most needed jobs in this areaare:
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
JOB MARKET SUMMARY CONT.
To find local information use WV Workforce website:
http://www.wvbep.org
*Go to Labor Market Information
*Click Latest Monthly Data
Handout/Overhead 2.1
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Networking
Is the process of contacting individualswho can help you in your job search byeither suggesting job leads or giving youreferrals to other people who know of job
openings.
As many as eight out of ten newjobs are obtained through someform of personal contact.
Over 80% of jobs are never advertisedin the newspaper or listed on any
service
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Through networking you will:
Find out about jobopenings
Obtain names of other
people to contact
Inform many peoplethat you are looking for
work
Have a foot-in-the-door for job openings
Discover job openingsbefore they areadvertised
Face less competition
Be more familiar to thehiring authority
Let people know whatyour skills andinterests are
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Begin Networking Now
Networking can happen all the time, evenif you are not in the process of job hunting
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Begin Networking Now
Networking begins by formingrelationships with members of yourcommunity and becoming familiar to them
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Begin Networking Now
Tell people what your interests and skillsare
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Begin Networking Now
Let your neighbors, friends andcolleagues that you value them
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Begin Networking Now
Be willing to help others when needed
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Begin Networking Now
They will become familiar with you and bewilling to help when the time comes
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Networking Basics
Be polite and friendly
Contact people at their convenience. Whenyou call ask if it is a good time to talk
If someone sounds reticent talking with you,thank them for their time and move on to
the next person
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Networking Basics
Do not ask your contact to give you a job.Ask them if they know of any openings forthe type of job you are seeking
Do not use your networking contacts as youremotional support system
Listen- be interested in what your contactshave to say
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Make a Networking Contact List
Write down the names of: Relatives
Friends
Work colleagues
Former supervisors
Members of social or sports groups
Handout/Overhead 2.2
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Make a Networking Contact List
Write down the names of: Members of your church or synagogue
Former school classmates
Neighbors
Professional associates
Doctors, dentists, hairdressers,shopkeepers
Other parents at your childrens school
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Helpful Networking Hints
Be clear and to the point
Decide on relevant questions ahead
of time Get names and numbers of
additional referrals if possible
Be polite and gracious with eachcontact
Thank each person verbally
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Networking will give you theadvantage of being known bythe employer before theinterview.
Employers generally feel more
comfortable interviewing andhiring someone who they knowor someone who has been
referred to them by someone
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The Job Screening Process
Now that you have several leads youcan contact them, apply for jobs and
set up interviews
Dont forget that although they arescreening you, you are alsoscreening them to decide whetheryou really want to apply
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The chart that follows summarizes the process youshould use when screening information
concerning job openings.
Job screen CallGive name & reason
for call. Requestinformation.
Are you stillInterested?
YES
No
1. Re-State that you areapplying for a specific job
2. Sell yourself briefly3. Request an interview.
Thank themFor
information
Theresponse?
yes
Obtain interview information
Prepare for interview.
No
Handout/Overhead 2.3
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Meet The Manager
1. Ask for the name of the person in charge ofhiring and ask to speak with him/her.
2. Introduce yourself and explain what you cando; then ask if the company is hiring.
A. If Yes, ask for an interview
B. If NO, offer to fill out an application and
emphasize your desire to work for thecompany.
Handout/Overhead 2.4
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Meet The Manager
Write the manager a thank you letter or call to
thank him/her personally.
4. Remain gently persistent.
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Remember 30% of all Americans find
employment through direct employer
contacts!!!!!!!!