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JOB SEARCHINGIt is a false assumption that no one is hiring . . .
First thing first . . . Grad School?
Is Graduate School Right For You?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdGSJoQdqXE
Graduate School
Why do you want a graduate degree? Do your research Consider undergraduate reserach
Don’t forget to consider Location Quality of program Faculty Financial aid Availability of resources and benefits (e.g.
health insurance) Move beyond your comfort zone
How to be Successful in your Job Search
Mind-set comes before Skill-set Expect to get a job when no one is
hiring Networking is not as important as
you think it is . . . It is more important!!
Who gets the Job?
The most qualified candidate does not always get the job
Those that are prepared and presented themselves in a compelling way get the job
Those that demonstrate they are the best candidate get the job
Habits of Highly Effective Job Seekers
Network, network, network Seek help Differentiate Yourself Using time off wisely Being flexible and adaptable Consistently improving and
enhancing portfolio Being patient and persistent
Why an Employer Should Hire YOU
1. You’re achievement oriented
2. You’re resilient
3. You’re a strong communicator
4. You’re team oriented
5. You manage time well
(www.fastcompany.com/3028829/why-your-next-employee-should-be-a-former-student-athlete)
What job do I want?
Assess WANTS/Interests
What types of activities are you interested in? NEEDS/Values
What sort of values do I have that motivate me to work?
POSSESSIONS/Skills What kinds of skills and abilities do I have?
What kind of occupations are best suited for my particular interests, values and skills?
Ways to Look for Work
Internet NetworkingSchool The FedsYour State Civil ServiceNewspapers JournalsTemp Agencies Phone BookCold Calling Cold MailingVolunteering Working for
yourself
Need to Use THREE Alternatives
Using up to four alternative methods of job hunting increases your chances of finding a job
Internet NetworkingSchool The FedsYour State Civil ServiceNewspapers JournalsTemp Agencies Phone BookCold Calling Cold MailingVolunteering Working for yourself
Five LEAST Productive Ways to Hunt for Job
1. Mailing out Résumé to Employers from job boards, their own website, or by mail.
2. Answering ads in professional/trade journals that are appropriate to your field
using the open market isn’t as valuable as the hidden market
7% success rate
Five LEAST Productive Ways to Hunt for Job
3. Using the Internet for Job Postings(employers don’t post every
job)
still in the open market
10% success rate
Five LEAST Productive Ways to Hunt for Job
4. Answering local Newspaper Ads(employers prefer local interest
sites)
5. Going to Private Agencies or Search Firms
5-24% success rate
(based on salary)
5-28% success rate
(based on salary)
Three MOST Productive Ways to Hunt for Job
1. Networking for job leads, 33%2. Cold Calling, 69%3. Taking inventory of your
skills/strengths, 86%
The Way a Typical Employer Prefers to Fill a Vacancy
From Within
Using proof: hiring unknown job hunter
Using an agency they trust
Using an ad that was placed
Using a resume
The Way a Typical Job-Hunter Prefers to Fill a Vacancy
Using Best Friend or Business Colleague
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The Best Job Seekers
The best job seekers are RESEARCHERS Research
Companies People Forums Networks Anything to get an edge
Social Media Presence
CLEAN IT UP!!
Phone Voicemail Build your Brand Early Set your Privacy Settings
Google Yourself Be Professional – It’s All About
Relationships! Be Careful What you Post
Reminder: Before you put anything on your profile, ask yourself, “Would I want to be asked about this in an interview?” If the answer is no,
keep it off your page!”
Useful Websites
www.Jobhuntersbible.com
www.Job-hunt.org www.Jobstar.org www.Rileyguide.co
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www.Simplyhired.com www.Indeed.com www.Careerbuilder.com www.Monster.com www.Hotjobs.yahoo.com www.Craigslist.com www.Dice.com (tech jobs) www.Linkedin.com/jobs www.Twitterjobsearch.co
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Job Search & Career Guides Job Search Engines
You can always go to employers website to apply as well.
Useful Websites for Athletes
The Corporate Playbook Career Athletes
How to sign up for CareerAthletes
1. Go to www.careerathletes.com
2. Click the red “Join Today” button
3. Fill out your basic information
Use a personal email
4. Click “Submit”
College Graduate Driven/Educational Websites
www.vault.com www.collegegrad.co
m www.aftercollege.co
m www.collegerecruite
r.com (internships)
Transferable Skills(in order of priority)
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Where? Special Knowledge
People Environm
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Goals, Values, Purpose
Level of Responsibility
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Working Conditions
My Dream
Job
Online Applications
Follow directions (30-35% are thrown out) Capitalize appropriately when doing
online applications Open ended questions provides insight Use appropriate professional jargon Rank the order of your certifications Submit all required documents Update your application as your info
changes
Keeping Track
Job Search Log Track contacts, applications, or
interviews
Being an Alum of SIUE
Don’t forget about your resources here Give Back and Stay Connected
Attending games (good time to network) Check in with Coach (who is in coach’s
network?) Offer to help out at events or volunteer
(good way to gain experience) Refer good talent (keep the networking
circle open)
Easy Networking
Have you joined the SIUE Athletics Student-Athlete Alumni Group on LinkedIn?
http://www.siuecougars.com/multimedia/socialmedia.html