Career Coaching

Getting the Job You Want June 1, 2007

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What is Work?

Work is something made or done as the result of effort or activity

Having a job is a commitment to show up and do something for pay

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Terms for Work

JobEmploymentVocationOccupationBusiness

TradeCraftProfession CareerLifework

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A Job Can Be

The Thing you

LOVE

To Do

with Passion

The Best Job is Fun too

OR…

A Means to

An

End…..

Earn $ to buy:

what I need,

what I want,

to save for vacation

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Choices for Work

Work for Someone or Some CompanyWork for Self - Self EmployedStart a BusinessWork on a Crew in Supported Employment

Full time work - 35-40 hours per weekPart time work - Less than 35 hours

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Planning for Getting a Job

Know what you like – Know what you want

Know your ChoicesPrepare yourselfBe realisticGet the Supports you needNetwork

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Prepare Yourself

Volunteer, get experienceTake courses, adult education, Red Cross, local

community collegeObserve people doing workGet a mentor Practice interviewing, social skills,computer

skillsDress for success, get a haircut, get into shape

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ATTITUDE

Be Realistic, willing to Compromise or Sacrifice for the right job

It takes time, it is not easy, and you start at the bottom and work your way up

Believe in YourselfHave Ambition, Drive, EnergySee yourself getting there

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Why do YOU want to work

Earn Money Have benefits; health insurance Invest in retirement I want to accomplish something, contribute I want to have a place to go every day, belong I want to use my skills I want to be with other people I want to help, lead or teach others, motivate I want to feel proud about what I do I want to have a role, status, “wear a hat” I am a doer, I like to keep busy

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Characteristics to Consider

Indoor/outdoors Physical activity/stand/sit/or both Around other people or by myself Loud or Quiet place Busy or Slow Formal or Casual or Uniform Fixed schedule or changing schedule everyday Best time to work; day or night or combo; weekdays/weekend Big or small place Job that repeats or one with lots of change

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Working Inventory--Planning

If you aren’t working, what are you doing?What jobs have you had in the past?What kinds of jobs interest you? Why? If you are working now, How is your job? what do you like and not like about it? What is your Dream Job? And why?What supports do you need in getting and keeping a

job?Would you relocate for a good job?

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Potential Support Areas

My Resume/ Profile Locating Jobs Workplace etiquette & social skills Taking direction, asking questions, staying on task Completing Job Applications Proper Dress & Hygiene Interviewing Accommodations and/or assistive technology Learning the job Keeping the job Getting to/from a job

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Looking within the IP

Look at my interests, preferences, skills, talents and abilities What am I good at, proud of? What frustrates or bores me? What are my favorite things, things to do and places to go? What do others say about me? What do they like about me? Are there any barriers to my employment? Do I know my

choices? Do I currently have the skills, education and/or training needed for my desired job? Do I know enough about the job I want? Where can I get the skills or experience I need? Is there a cost?

What would my best day/worst day, look like? What did I learn from where I’ve been, past experience?

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Action Steps – Your Plan of Attack

After Gathering the information in the plan; think is there anything else I need to learn to move forward?

Make a list of themes: what needs addressing/ to do’s What is the Outcome you want to achieve and the reason or

need that will be addressed in doing this. Be realistic What are the specific action steps, broken down, to bring you

to this outcome For each action step, who will be responsible; yourself, a

member of your team or circle or someone yet to be identified Set time frames to accomplish each step. Keep on task,

review often for progress and to update your desired outcomes

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Where to Look for a Job

Network word of mouth, Who do you know, Ask On-line career ads Want ads, local free newspapers Bulletin boards, signs on windows Bureau of Rehab Services Employment Agencies A DMR Qualified Agency for Job Development Be an Observer of Life, Everywhere, Everything, what is

being done for pay, What needs to be done. (Job Carving)

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What you “Can Do”

Prove yourselfShow upOn timeHave a Good AttitudeEager and Willing“Make Someone’s Day”Have the “It Factor”

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Once in a job…………

Have written employment goals and objectivesAre you looking for opportunity for growth and

advancement on the job?Are there educational opportunities on the job?Can I find a mentorDo I need to consult with a Financial Benefits

Counselor?

Thank You for Coming

Enjoy the Rest of Your Day