Job SearchLearning to search for a job in a new generation of job searching

Parma City Schools

Adult Education Services

You Must Get Organized

Searching for a full time job IS a full time job!Set Goals

Find companies you want to targetCompanies you would feel comfortable working atLarge companies that are hiring

Create structure in your lifeWake up at the same time every day, stick to a daily schedule

Keep track of your contacts (see handout)Networking, today’s job search – who you know is more important than ever

Leave the houseStay motivatedJoin a job club (library, employment connection

Steps to Job Search

Decide on a Career Objective!Use this on ResumeDecide on a focus, changing careers, going to school

Keep your resume effective and up-to-dateDevelop a job search strategy

Be patient (average 6-12 months job search) 4.4 unemployed for every 1 job openingIn this recession more jobs were lost than in any other previous recession

Lost jobs + changing work force due to technology, jobs have been lost and are not coming back

Prepare for the interviewUse this on ResumeDecide on a focus, changing careers, going to school

Deciding on a Career Objective

Going to Postsecondary (research your plan)

Where?How much money?How much time?

Temporary WorkThis is one industry that is hiringEmployers are beginning to hire but not confident yet to offer full-time positions

Assessment Testing (EMSI)EMSI visits each class – Angie and Stephanie

Dealing with Rejection

40% of companies are hiring internallyBe PatientRejection is hard – YOU ARE JUST AS VALUABLE AND CAPABLE4.4 unemployed for every 1 job openingReasons you may not have gotten the job:

They left out a detail in the job description that another candidate hadCompanies looking for right personality fit OR to shake things upYou have no control over who else is applying

Resumes

Resumes will be electronically scannedUse keywords: wordle.netList achievments and accomplishmentsList a few soft skills (skills everyone needs for all professions (from your grade school report card…works well with others. Ex: team working, problem solving skills, communication skills, computer skillsCorrect Grammar, Spelling, Punctuation!!Do not be humble! Brag!

Cover Letters

Yes, you need one.

3 paragraphs

Write a different cover letter for each job, time consuming

Your qualifications = job qualifications

Searching for Job Postings

Newspaper Employment SectionPlain Dealer www.cleveland.com/jobs, online job postings

Professional OrganizationsCareer CentersGovernment AgenciesJob Search Websites

#1 Career Builder#2 Monster/Yahoo Hot Jobs

Online networking websitesUSAjobs.govPlain Dealer www.cleveland.com/jobs, online job postings

Job Search Websites

RegisterEmployers go scan and look for employeesApply more quicklySave job history

Easy to UseFind local jobs by using zip code

Look at Job Posting DatesIf the job was posted a long time ago, you may be wasting your time

Job Search AlertYou will receive emails

FREE. Do not pay

More Ways to Help Your Job Search

Job Clubs and Networking GroupAt local libraries

Employment AgenciesThe Employment Connection

Making Contacts

The Interview

Arrive early, at least 10 minutes

Bring copies of resume

Dress appropriately

Prepare a few questions

Thank the interviewer

Send a Thank You note

Interview “Don’ts”

DON’T Bring a friend or relative

DON’T Eat or Chew Gum

DON’T Smoke

DON’T Leave your Cell Phone on

DON’T Speak badly about other employers

References

“The New Job Search” Bonnie Easton, Cuyahoga County Public Library, as presented January 31, 2011.