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PREPARING JOB SEEKERS WITH
BARRIERS TO IMPRESS
Presented by
Frances W. Siu, Ph.D., C.R.C.
Constance A. Richard, M.A., M.S.
California State University,
Los Angeles
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WHEN PREPARING JOB SEEKERS TO
IMPRESS
YOU
TU
VOUS
SIE
您
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WHERE DO YOU BEGIN?
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RESEARCH TO IMPRESS
Know Your Client!
Know the Potential Employer!
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JOB SEEKERS WITH BARRIERSPopulation with disabilities
Population with little/no work experience
WIOA
Aging workforce
Population with criminal backgrounds
Prop 47
Returned military personnel
Survivors of Trauma
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PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
Physical
Mental
Developmental
Intellectual
Neurological ….
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WIOA➢Financial literacy education
➢Entrepreneurial skills training
➢Services that provide labor market information about in-demand industry sectors and occupations
➢Postsecondary preparation and transition activities
➢ 75% of state and local youth funding to be used for dropout youth, of which 20% has to be spent on work experiences
➢Integrated education and training for a specific occupation or cluster
➢DOR now serves 14-year and up
➢Extended out-of-school services to 24 years of age
➢Changing focus in funding
• $ for occupational skill training
• Paid and unpaid work experience
• Support for secondary school completion
• Follow-up services for at least 12 month after program completion
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PEOPLE WITH LITTLE/NO WORK EXPERIENCE
Career exploration
Training
Preparation
Expectations
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AGING WORKFORCE
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INDIVIDUALS WITH CRIMINAL BACKGROUNDS
Career Exploration
Training
Access Local Resources
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PROPOSITION 47 ▪ A referendum passed in California on 11/4/2014
▪To convert many nonviolent offenses from felonies to misdemeanors
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RETURNED MILITARY PERSONNEL
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SURVIVORS OF TRAUMA
Workplace safety – assaults and accidents
Tardiness and absenteeism
Termination of employment
Employers’ awareness and
response to domestic violence
Employers’ implementation of safety steps
Be direct with sensitivity – Don’t be harsh!
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RESUME & COVER LETTER TO IMPRESS
Don’t sell yourself
short!
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THE RESUME
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KEY TERMS
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BE SPECIFIC AND DESCRIPTIVE WITH SKILLS AND DUTIESWhat tasks did you perform?
Why the task was important?
What was the impact?
What skills you used or developed?
The formula for a strong bullet:
Action verb (in past tense) noun[what did you do?] additional descriptive phrases [Where? How? How many? For whom? Etc.]
For example: Able to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals and teams
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MASTER LIST OF SKILLS
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COVER LETTER
Research, Research, Research
Start with the job posting
Learn about the company
Personalize the letter
Tailor your letter
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Read Job Description
Circle Key words
Find a connection
Follow the format
1st paragraph: Be brief. 1-3 sentences only! Denote
what job you’re applying for and what experiences
make you qualified. Name drop.
Middle Paragraph(s): Draw parallels from your
experience to their desired skills and qualifications
Show how you fit with them.
Closing Paragraph: Summarize your letter. Make a plan!
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INTERVIEW TO IMPRESS
You Don’t Get a Second
Chance to Make a First
Impression!
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PRACTICE! PRACTICE! PRACTICE!
Do’s
SMILE!
Practice a 3-minute promo!
Know what make “you” the one!
Have good questions!
Don’t
Chew gum
Wear strong perfume/cologne
Exhibit physical manifestation of anxiety
Use informal diction
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Questions Job Seekers Should Ask!
What do you like most about working for this company? Please tell me about the culture.
What are some of the available collaborative opportunities?
What is the biggest challenge someone in this job faces on a regular basis?
What is the key to success in this job?
What is your timeline in filling the position?
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BE THE BEST YOU
Be professional!
Be confident!
Be honest!
Be positive!
Be present!
Be interested!
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DRESS TO IMPRESS Use All Your Senses!
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CONSERVATIVE SUIT/DRESS IN NAVY BLUE, BLACK OR DARK GRAY ARE BEST
I got
this!
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PROFESSIONAL ETIQUETTE
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LEAD BY EXAMPLE
Dress for the position you want and not the position you have!
Oh No!
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PORTFOLIO TO IMPRESS
Back Up Your Braggs!
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SHOWCASE JOB SEEKER’S GREATEST STRENGTHS
Present a professional image
Start with the cover
Use the resume as the framework
Choice of information (awards, certificate of completion, news clips, published articles, etc.)
Use of materials (quality paper, dividers, protective sheets, etc.)
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FOLLOW-UP TO IMPRESS
Operation Gratitude!
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MIND YOUR MANNERS
Hand-written professional Thank You card(s)
Personal-specific text
Time-sensitive – immediately
Follow-up phone call
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References
Californians for Safety and Justice. (2016).“Changing your record under prop 47.” Retrieved from:http://www.safeandjust.org/recordchange.
Community Inclusion (n.d). “Job placement for people with disabilities. Retrieved from: http://www.communityinclusion.org/onestop/section7.pdf
Coulter, M. (2004). “The impact of domestic violence on the employment experience of women on welfare.” (Report No. NCJRS 205294). Retrieved
from: https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/grants/205294.pdf
Gysbers, N., Heppner, M & Johnston, J. (2014). Career counseling: Holism, diversity, strength. American Counseling Association. (4rd Edition).
Hoffman, D. “WIOA youth Services: Overview from a disability perspective.” Retrieved from:http://www.pacer.org/transition/learning-center/employment/pdf/hoff-wioa-youth-overview.pdf
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Contact Information
Frances W. Siu
Connie A. Richard
(323) 343-4400
SAVE THE DATE!
Hiring VETERANS and PERSONS with DISABILITIES Who are pursuing College Education
and Professional Careers!
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LOS ANGELES 5151 State University Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90032
Golden Eagle Ballroom
Government Agencies and Federal Contractors will be present!
OCT. 28, 2016 - 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
CAREER FAIR
Sponsored By: