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JOB SEARCH WORKSHOP
Karen McClughanmyCareer CentreA218 – 15519 542 7751 Ext. 3386karen.mcclughan@lambtoncol lege.ca
Workshop Objectives
◦Job Market◦Networking◦Active Job Search◦Social Media
ADVERTISED JOB MARKET
◦Used by 80% of job seekers, includes ONLY 20% of the jobs
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HIDDEN JOB MARKET
◦Used by 20% of job seekers◦Includes 80% of the jobs
THE HIDDEN JOB MARKET
Most effective method of job search is…
NETWORKING
NETWORKING
70% of jobs are acquired through networking
NETWORKING
Networking involves having a “career conversation” with someone for the purpose of exploring careers or job searching
NETWORKING
Formal Networking:Make complete list with contact informationRecord & track all information Make initial contactsSchedule follow ups
Informal Networking:Chance meetingsBe prepared
NETWORKING
◦ Networking Cards
NETWORKING
Manage Your Attitude!
YOU ARE:“Looking for Employment”
VS. “Unemployed”
NETWORKING
◦ Quality vs. Quantity◦ Build relationships◦ Don’t Misuse Email –always professional◦ Positive people create positive results
BE PROFESSIONAL!
NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES◦ Career Fairs◦ myCareer Showcase◦ Join organizations◦ Trade shows◦ Professional
development◦ Volunteer◦ Informational Interviews◦ Social events
◦ Social Media◦ LinkedIn◦ Twitter
◦ Networking Organizations ◦ Meetup◦ Eventbrite
◦ Blogs, write/follow
ACTIVE JOB SEACH
◦To approach a potential employer to introduce yourself and discuss possible job opportunities
ACTIVE JOB SEARCH
Tap Into Employers◦ Think outside the box◦ Small Employers Often Don’t Advertise◦ Online business directories by city◦ Other directories (i.e. telephone; technical etc.)◦ Job Banks
◦ www.monster.ca◦ www.workopoliscampus.com ◦ www.indeed.ca◦ www.talentegg.ca◦ www.linkedin.com
◦ Employment Agencies◦ Express Employment Professionals◦ SOS◦ Kelly Services etc.
ACTIVE JOB SEARCH
Research and Prioritize ◦ A List vs. B List◦ Size of Company◦ Geographical location ◦ Networking Contacts – LinkedIn, Alumni
Determine Method of Contact◦ In Person◦ Telephone◦ Register Online◦ Send Resume
ACTIVE JOB SEARCHPrepare Communication
◦ Use the language or lingo of the company/industry◦ Telephone Script
◦ Do not leave voice mail◦ 60 Second Introduction for in Person Cold Calls
◦ Dress professionally◦ Go alone◦ Go early in the day◦ Bring resume
◦ Professional Email (no spelling mistakes!)◦ Attach resume & cover letter – PDF – 1 document
◦ Prepare for Objections◦ 9/10 contacts you make will likely say “No”◦ DON’T GIVE UP!
ACTIVE JOB SEARCH
Document Job Search◦ Keep record of all contacts and follow up
Follow up! Follow up! Follow up!◦ Never leave a voice mail◦ “Did you receive my resume?”◦ “Are you hiring in the near future?”◦ “Do I meet your hiring criteria?”◦ If not, “What can I do to improve?”◦ If not, “Can you recommend who (person/company)
else I can contact who might be hiring?”
ACTIVE JOB SEARCH
If Unsuccessful – try, try again
o Re-evaluate your plano Research new employerso Re-start at Point 1
SOCIAL MEDIA
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SOCIAL MEDIA Linkedin◦Business-oriented social networking◦Top site for job search◦Follow companies, groups◦Make connections◦Use a professional head shot photo◦Online resume
Linkedin myCareer Centre, Lambton College
SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter◦Follow companies, brands, news, issues
◦Tweet to show interest but keep it professional
◦Follow people in business, recruiters
SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook
◦Follow companies◦Many companies advertise employment◦Keep it professional◦Even with privacy settings companies can still get past that
◦Clean it up with Simplewash
SOCIAL MEDIA Blogs◦Follow bloggers in your industry
◦Follow company bloggers◦Create your own blog
SOCIAL MEDIA Google◦Google yourself◦Research companies, resume styles, interview techniques
◦Check for job posting scams◦Find top job search sites
JOB SCAMS◦Use legitimate job sites, not kiji, craig’s list
◦ Indeed◦ Monster◦ Workopolis◦ Job Bank. gc.ca◦ Simply Hired
◦Google the company◦Google the company with the word scam or reviews behind it
◦Use Glassdoor for employee comments
JOB SCAMS◦ If it seems too good to be true it is – high salary◦ You get an immediate response or offered the job
without an interview◦ E-mail is not a company email◦ You have to wire money◦ The employer is out of the country◦ They want you to shop for them◦ The ad has spelling or grammar mistakes◦ Offer is to work from home
Questions??
Thank you !!!
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