Research Tools for Targeting 2/7/2017

JobCompass Outreach Team

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Cornell.edu

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• Opening Prayer 5 min.

• Elevator Speech Intro & Update 30 min.

• Research Tools for Targeting 30 min.

• Research & Targeting Exercise 20 min.

• Closing Prayer 5 min.

Agenda

Job Search Process

JobCompassA People for Others Navigating Change

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is an example of an organization with a clear company culture.

“According to the website, the company still feels like a small company with an informal atmosphere, even though it has grown tremendously: "At lunchtime, almost everyone eats in the office café, sitting at whatever table has an opening and enjoying conversations with Googlers from different teams…Every employee is a hands-on contributor…no one hesitates to pose questions directly to Larry or Sergey in our weekly all-hands (“TGIF”) meetings – or spike a volleyball across the net at a corporate officer."

• Are employees at all levels involved in decision making?• Does the organization have a coherent mission and strategic plan and are they clearly communicated?• Are teamwork and collaboration valued?• Are employees rewarded based on merit or does political favoritism play a more important role?• Does the organization encourage innovation and entrepreneurship? • Is there a pattern of promotion from within?• Does the company make a major investment in training and professional development?• Are leaders and veteran staff encouraged to mentor?• Is there an element of fun for employees who work there?• Are employees afforded the flexibility to accommodate outside needs and interests?

Alison Doyle

Questions to Consider on Workplace Culture

You Will be More Engaged, Productive, & Fulfilled when there is a good Cultural Fit between your Values and Company

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• Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work• Fortune Magazine’s “Top 100 places to Work” • Houston Chronicle for “Top 100” and “Best Employer” lists• Local Chamber of Commerce• Directory of Industry Associations from Job-Hunt • LinkedIn• Hoovers • Vault• Avention• School Alumni Associations • Careeronestop – US Dept. of Labor “InfoNet”

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Many Accessible Research Tools to Leverage and Improve Your Search Targeting and Productivity

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Utilize research tools that increase your productivity and effectiveness

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Your Local Library is now Digitized

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Company Search for Schneider Electric

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Search on Industry Publications

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Association of College HC Execs. Member Update

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Many Alumni Associations Allow e-Library Access

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Hoovers Search by Industry – Oil & Gas

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What are your top 7 attributes of your target company & where will you research to find info?