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 !!!