job search pit stop
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Brief presentation I did for a small group presentation.TRANSCRIPT
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JOB SEARCH PIT-STOP
Ed HunterJanuary 25, 2014
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How Most People Job Search How Most People Find Jobs A More Effective Way!
Agenda
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S.A.W.
HOW MOST PEOPLE JOB SEARCH
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HOW DO PEOPLE REALLY GET THEIR NEXT JOB?
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HOW 1,600 U.S. EMPLOYEES GOT THEIR LAST JOB
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FOCUS
I.D. YOUR NETWORK
I.D. TARGET EMPLOYERS
LAND AND EXPAND
A BETTER WAY
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What would be fun to try next…◦ …that I have some skills for?◦ …which interests me?◦ …which aligns with my needs?◦ …which is healthy for me?◦ …with manageable level of stress?
NEXT STEPS: FOCUS
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Organize a list
◦ Family, friends, those who love you◦ People you have worked with (successfully!)
in the past◦ Acquaintances (e.g. service professionals,
friends of friends…)◦ Communities of Shared Interest
LinkedIn Groups, MeetUp Groups, Church or civic groups, and support groups!
NEXT STEPS: NETWORKING
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Think about your FOCUS statements…◦ Industries, companies and/or work
settings What companies have you already
thought of?◦ Others like them◦ Try a Reference Librarian
Start showing your list (even if small) to people you Network with
NEXT STEPS: TARGET EMPLOYERS
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1. State who referred you (If applicable) 2. Be honest: Yes, I am navigating a career transition3. Help Them See Your Background: My work
history (brief) and quick summary of top employable skills
4. Educate: “What I’d love to do next in my career is…”
5. Be Direct: “What I would like from you is…” Suggestions on related job roles I might consider Perhaps connect me with people you know who might be
helpful Look at my list of target employers and suggest
additions or deletions
A NETWORKING AGENDA
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Keep a record of :◦ everyone you meet (CONTACTS) ◦ every meeting (NOTES)◦ who referred you
Always ask permission to use their name when contacting referrals.
Practice with someone easy & forgiving before moving on to the BIG DOGS!
NEXT STEPS: LAND & EXPAND
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LET’S TRY IT OUT!
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NAME My background is in (ROLES, INDUSTRIES) I know I’m very good at (TRANSFERABLE
SKILLS) What I’d LOVE to try next would be… Right now, I’m hoping to get (REQUEST)
◦ Contacts◦ Ideas to expand my targets◦ Company List suggestions
THE NETWORKING INTRODUCTION
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