boston college alumni february 3, 2015 presented by: pamela weinberg career coach and personal...
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BOSTON COLLEGE ALUMNI
FEBRUARY 3 , 2015
PRESENTED BY:PAMELA WEINBERG
CAREER COACH AND PERSONAL BRANDING STRATEGIST
WWW.PAMELAWEINBERG.COM
Managing Your Quarter-Life Crisis
BOSTON COLLEGE WORLD-WIDE WEBINARS:
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Webinar Outline
What is a Quarter-Life Crisis?Career Assessment and PreparationToday’s Job MarketSocial Media for the Job Search
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Does this Look Like You?
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What is a Quarter-Life Crisis?
Occurs as a reaction to entering “the real world” post college: On your own for the first time.
Unemployment and choosing a career path is a major cause of anxiety in young adults.
THIS IS NORMAL!
…And “Curable”.
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Where to Begin?
Career Road Map: Define your career objectives Find opportunities Chart your path
actionplan
researchobjective
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Re-discovering your Passions, Interests and Strengths
Review skills and interests What do you like? What are you good at?
Take stock of priorities: values What is important to you?
Use assessment tools www.typefocus.com
Assemble a personal board of directors Close friend, family member, former boss, colleague,
peer
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Self-AssessmentResearchInformational interviewsAdvanced or additional degreeClasses/lectures in interest areaCertificate programsComputer/technology/skills upgrade
Featured Resource:**PivotPlanet.com allows you to try a new career**www.Lynda.com on-line tutorials
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Career Assessment & Preparation
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Personal Mission Statement
Why do I need a Personal Mission Statement?
Creating a personal mission statement will help guide your career exploration and re-entry.
A well done personal mission statement should serve as a personal “GPS” for your career and life choices.
Your statement sets the stage for what you want to focus on and who/what you want to become in this stage of your career.
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Sample Personal Mission Statement
“To obtain a position in development which will allow me to utilize many of the skills I’ve acquired through volunteer work and through my fundraising work for my community center. I will do this by taking a class in non-profit management; joining a professional association to network; and by obtaining a volunteer position at a non-profit to gain experience and build my resume.”-Dana W., 25
Featured Resources:*Access sample personal mission statements and templates at quintcareers.com and
timethoughts.com
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Today’s Job Market
Emergence of portfolio careers/”side hustles”Freelancers/consultants/increased movementDiversity mandatesWork/life balance trendFlexible opportunitiesHot industries: green, healthcare, technology, non-
profit, corporate social responsibility
Featured Resources:*Learn about industries and occupations to match your skill set through:
Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) - www.bls.gov/ooh O*Net Online - www.onetonline.org
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Preparing for your Job Search
Research the fieldClasses/Lectures in interest areaCertificate programsAdditional degreesComputer/technology upgradeResume: chronological or skills-basedLine up references
Featured Resources:*Research industries and potential career paths via Vault.com and
Spotlight on Careers.com
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Networking
Do it!Know what you are looking for (memorize
your two-minute pitch)Carry business cards with youFollow-up/keep in touchAsk for informational interviewsJoin professional organizations
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Smart Volunteering
Develop new skillsSharpen existing skillsMake connectionsBuild your resumeCreate and capitalize on potential for paid
work
Featured Resource:*Search current internships and volunteer opportunities at
www.idealist.org
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Social Media for Job Search
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Craft a stand out public profile Appropriate photo Creative headline Professional summary Keywords in “skills” section Recommendations
Connect with former bosses; colleagues; peersFollow companiesUtilize “Search” feature for jobs and connectionsJoin Groups
Featured Resource:Connect to other BC alumni through Linkedin groups: www.linkedin.com
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Let Facebook “friends” know you are in the job market
Post status updates and links to personal blogs, articles, websites
Join groups and fan pagesRegister for events/seminarsManage privacy settings
Featured Resources:*Utilize www.inthedoor.com and www.branchout.com to maximize
Facebook for business
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Follow companies/people with whom you would like to do business
Follow leaders in your field and re-tweet their postsShare Twitter updates on Facebook, LinkedIn and
blogsSend direct messages to develop relationships and
networkSearch for jobs
Featured Resources: Search job postings on Twitter with www.twitjobsearch.com Find companies/people to follow: www.wefollow.com
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Final Tips for Conquering your Crisis
Set Goals
Manage
Time
Get the Job you Want
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Resources
www.typefocus.comwww.quintcareers.co
mwww.timethoughts.co
mwww.bls.gov/oohwww.onetonline.orgwww.vault.comwww.spotlightoncare
ers.comwww.idealist.org
www.linkedin.comwww.inthedoor.comwww.branchout.comwww.twitjobsearch.co
mwww.wefollow.com“Twenty Something
Twenty Everything” by Christine Hassler
“Conquering your Quarterlife Crisis” by Alexandra Robbins
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Q&A with Pamela
QUESTIONS?
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Contact Me
Pamela Weinberg, Career Coach & Personal Branding Strategist
Email: [email protected]: www.pamelaweinberg.comTwitter: @PamelaWeinberg