Looking for a job is not a
“One Time Thing”
• On average, workers will change jobs about seven
times during their careers.
• Nearly 80% of all jobs require some sort of
postsecondary training
• Employers are not just looking for knowledge – they
want to know what skills you have.
• Careers evolve and you need to adapt to the changing
world. The only thing consistent is change.
How do you find a job?
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Job Search Engines
Job Boards
Classified adds
Career Fairs
Networking
Headhunters
Job Search Engines
• A job search engine explores the web and
collects job listings from job boards and
employer websites.
Job Boards
• A job board is a website which posts jobs
supplied by employers. Employers typically
pay a fee to the job board in exchange for the
opportunity to list their jobs on the site.
Social Media Smarts
• Don’t post anything on your profile that you wouldn’t be
comfortable with showing up on the front page of your
local newspaper.
– Anything you post can be seen by anyone. Once you post it – it
is gone
• Don’t use your profile as a way of venting about what’s
going on in your life.
– We all have bad days. Posting your frustration while angry is
not a good idea.
– Once you post it – it is gone.
• Keep private information private.
– your home phone number or address can provide potentially
dangerous people with unwanted access to your personal life.
Cyber criminals thrive on information regarding your pets or
grandparents' names, as these are the questions that banks and
credit card companies use to verify your identity.
Internet Safety Reminders
Posting your Resume
• Do not put your SS# on your electronic Resume
• Do not list your phone number or your home address; the city
name should be enough.
• Do not list your references; say that you can provide them upon
request for an interview
• Create a disposable email address that can be discontinued after
obtaining the job. This protects you and might be more professional
than your current email address.
• Remove dates and specific company names. Use a generic
description instead of listing “IBM.”
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Career Fairs
• A Job fair or Career Fair is an event in which employers, recruiters, job
seekers and schools give information to potential employees. Job seekers
attend these while trying to make a good impression to potential coworkers
by speaking face-to-face with one another, filling out resumes and asking
questions in attempt to get a good feel on the work needed.
Networking
• Networking is simply the process of building
positive relationships, either by making a
connection with someone in person or online.
• Elevator Speech– 20 second commercial
– Your name, position, what you do and why?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1Y02_oZP8U
Job Headhunters
• A headhunter is a job recruiter who specializes
in matching highly skilled professionals with
corporate clients
– Why do companies use a headhunter?
– Why do individuals use headhunters?
Job Headhunters
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While half of the headhunter’s job is working for corporate clients, the other half
consists of working for those seeking employment. Anyone can call a headhunting
service to be considered for job opportunities. Typically, a resume is submitted to
the service, and this is followed by a verbal interview, either in person or over the
phone. The recruiter gets a feel for the personality, skills, and needs of the recruit.
This will include factors like willingness to travel, to relocate or to work extended
hours.
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In some cases, the fee is paid by the hired recruit rather than the company. People
who are considering working with a headhunter to find employment should be
sure to clarify who will pay for the service.
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Headhunters can present a person with employment opportunities that he or she
would otherwise miss. Those who have established, trusting relationships with
their corporate clients also act as a positive boon for the applicant. A good word
from a trusted recruiter can make a difference in the attitude of the interviewer
towards the candidate, warming an otherwise "cold" initial interview.
• http://www.gcflearnfree.org/jobsearchandnet
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