defining your career strategy presented by laura bloomquist march 2003

Defining Your Career Strategy

Presented by Laura BloomquistMarch 2003

Agenda

Employment Trends

The Current Gap: Q3 & Q4 2002

Greenspan is estimating unemployment to fall to 5% in 2003. Currently it’s at 5.9%.

Above 6% historical average for unemployment.

Job creation in November was a net of 6,000 jobs.

Healthcare created 32,000 jobs in November.

We’ll Soon Experience an Extremely Tight Labor Shortage

Source: BLS, Arlene Dohm Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Despite current economic reports - There are jobs available, do not be afraid to go after what you want!

Job Growth by Profession

Total job openings forecast to be highest in service and professional categories. Professional, technical and managerial occupations most drawn to Internet for job searches.

Total job openings due to growth and replacements, 2000 – 2010e*

History of Online Recruiting

E-cruiting comprises about 30% of the average recruiting activity; however, only about 10% to 19% of actual hires

can be attributed to this activity.

-- Collegiate Employment Research Institute

Online Hiring Trends

How Employers Experience the Internet

Tools Employers Use

Online Job Boards Newspaper Ads Offline and Online Career Fairs Staffing Firms Company Websites Internal and External Referrals Branding Campaigns (radio and print

advertising)

Posting a Job: The Employer Perspective

Posting a Job includes:

• Job Title

• Job Type/Industry

• Compensation (optional)

• Job Location

• Job Description

• Job Requirements

• Contact Information

Managing Open Positions

Active & Total number of applications received for the job.

The number of times your job posting has appeared on the search results page.

The number of times the job details have been viewed.

• Manage Job Postings on the Site

• Begin Screening Resumes

Employers Receive Hundreds of Resumes Each Week

Searching the Resume Database

Organizing Your Career Plan

Utilizing All Available Options

Post Your Resume Online

It is important to utilize each piece of the

puzzle in your job search!

Marketing YOU!

Tips to Make You Stand Out!

Beginning the Online Search

The Three Major Players:

Industry-Specific Sites

Posting Your Resume Online

Simply fill out the information requested.

Cut and paste your resume in the text box below, and you are on your way!

Searching for Jobs

Set Up a Personal Search Agent

A Personal Search Agent will email you jobs that match the criteria you set!

Applying Online

Where Does Your Resume Go?

You Post a Resume in a Resume Database – It goes into the abyss… Now what?

How to Maximize Your Internet Experience

Manage Your Time Wisely

Take Advantage of All Your Resources

Continue to utilize all contacts, information resources, and services available to you

– family friends– professors and leaders within

the school– customers of your

prospective employer– attend networking events– dial prospective companies

directly – Research – internet agents,

IU library

Limit your time online to one-third (33%) of the total time you dedicate to your job search!