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JOB SEARCH SUCCESS
Presented by South Florida Workforce
INTRODUCTION
South Florida Workforce:
The State of Florida’s labor agency whose
goal is to help South Floridians get back to
work.
We offer:
1) Job search resources
2) Workshops
3) Training and testing
4) More…
MANAGE YOUR JOB SEARCH
A successful job search requires three
things:
1) A clearly defined goal
2) An action plan
3) To carry out the plan every
day until you achieve your
goal
JOB SEARCH TIPS:
Never act unemployed
Keep a positive mind set and attitude
Remain focused, but patient
Don’t personalize the process
Read business newspapers/articles every
day
Job loss is OFTEN personal gain!
You need other people
NETWORKING
VISIBILITY + CREDIBILITY = OPPORTUNITY
OPPORTUNITIES
You already have a network!
If you look for the opportunity – you will
find it
Networking can demonstrate your skills
Be persistent
Get INVOLVED
Have FUN!!“ I was seldom able to see an
opportunity until it ceased to
be one.”
~Mark Twain
“ Opportunity is missed by most people
because it is dressed in overalls and looks
like work.”
~Thomas Edison
PERSONAL INVENTORIES & GOALS
Know what you have to offer an
employer
Assets
Accomplishments
Problems solved
Goals attained
Credentials
Diplomas
INFOMERCIAL
15 – 60 seconds long
Should include:
1) what kind of work/career you are looking
for and,
2) what skills and background do you bring to
the job to benefit the employer?
INFOMERCIAL TIPS
15 seconds – personal introduction
(meet and greet)
30 seconds – infomercial
(networking conversations)
60 seconds – infomercial
(job interview)
ONLINE JOB SEARCH
Making it work for you
Use a variety of search
engines
Utilize the “Job Scout”
option
Create a professional
email address
“Google” associations
for your profession
BEWARE!!!!
Social Networking Sites
Personal information for the world to see
Employers using for additional background
screening
Consider:
1) Making your page private to friends and family
only
2) Closing your account for a time
POSITIVE SOCIAL NETWORKING
Business related networking sites
Can be beneficial
www.linkedin.com
Gather information about
employer/company
RESUMES
Should not be generic
Change according to job
Emphasize strengths and experience
Reword your profile or objective to best fit the position
Rearrange/highlight skills
PURPOSE OF A RESUME
Your sales pitch
Introduces you
Displays why to hire you
A networking tool
An inventory of your skills
It validates you
Matches job leads to experience
It is YOUR story
THREE DIFFERENT TYPES
Chronological: lists your work history in time order
Functional: focuses on your background and skills
Combination: arranged to show both; your skills as well as chronological work history
COVER LETTERS
Template: Address the letter to a specific person
First paragraph (2-3 sentences long)enclose resume, position, and how your heard of the position
Second paragraph (4-5 sentences long) highlight your strengths
Third paragraph (2-3 sentences long) secure an interview, and when you will be in contact
Closing – thank them in advance and sign with “Sincerely”
OTHER TEMPLATES
Reference list
Should have both work and personal
3 work, 2 personal
Can provide with resume or make it
available upon request
Take it to the interview
Recommendation requests
Past employers, co-workers, or professionals
that would know your work ethic and quality
JOB APPLICATIONS
Do’s and Don’ts
DO print legibly and watch spelling
DO use blue or black ink
DO sign and date
DON’T leave any BLANKS
DON’T say “see resume”
DON’T lie or misrepresent yourself
FIRST IMPRESSIONS
What does this mean ?
ATTITUDE
Is work a means to an end?
OR do you want…
To “do something”
Help others
Make a difference
Do your best
Grow and learn
BRING IT!
Positive Attitude
High energy
Be positive
Be proactive
Close each interview with enthusiasm
“I’m very interested in
learning more about this
exciting opportunity. What
is the next step?”
DRESS FOR SUCCESS
IMAGE MISTAKES FOR WOMEN
Poor posture
Too much makeup
Mini-skirts
Very long shirts
Low cut blouses
Colored or NO hosiery
Chipped/un-groomed nails
Worn out shoes
Very high heels (4in+)
Light colored shoes
Long boots (trendy shoes)
Wrinkled clothes
Too much or gaudy jewelry
Inappropriate earrings
Too much perfume
Visible lingerie lines
Loose buttons
Roots in need of retouching
IMAGE MISTAKES FOR MEN
Poor posture
Scraggly facial hair
Too much jewelry
Too much cologne
Wrinkled clothes
Short ties
Pants too short
Mismatched suit
Un-tailored suit
Short socks
White socks with dress shoes
Light colored shoes
Worn out shoes
Worn out belts
No belt with belt loops
A SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEW
Again, bring a positive attitude
Be sure of yourself
Know your qualities
Research the company!
RESEARCH
Use social networking sites to your
advantage
Tools on job search sites to research
companies
Go directly to the employers site
“Google” them – press releases, etc…
GATHER INFORMATION
What do they do?
Is this company part of a larger
organization?
How large?
How many employees?
Are they growing?
Were there recent layoffs?
Are they financially secure?
USE THE INFORMATION:
1) To determine if this is a company you
want to work for.
2) To gather questions and topics you can
discuss in an interview.
3) To demonstrate to the employer you
have valuable skills to bring to the job.
QUESTIONS – BE PREPARED!
Always have questions
Avoid questions about salary, vacations, holidays with pay, benefits or sick days
Some good questions would be: “If hired, would I be filling a newly created
position, or replacing someone?”
“Was my predecessor promoted?”
“Would you describe a typical work day and the things I’d be doing?”
“How would I be trained or introduced to the job?”
INTERVIEWING DO’S
Research company
Prepare questions
Practice answers
Bring pad and pen
RELAX
LISTEN carefully
Bring extra resume
Be on time/early
Dress appropriately
Good eye contact
Firm handshake
Speak clearly
Wait to be seated
Be positive
Be honest
Keep your items on
your lap
Ask about the next
step
Follow-up
INTERVIEWING DON’TS
Be late
Neglect appearance
Give limp handshake
Neglect posture
Lack energy
Be rude
Be too familiar
Give vague answers
Emphasize money
Be indecisive
Be unprepared
Criticize anyone
Make excuses
Be too aggressive
Talk too much
Interrupt
Smoke beforehand
Chew gum
JOB SEARCH TAKEAWAYS
Never act unemployed
Your job is a professional sales person for
yourself
Use all job search methods available
Know your strengths
REMEMBER
Job loss is OFTEN personal gain
Keep a positive attitude
JOB SEARCH SUCCESS
Presented by South Florida Workforce
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