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Effective Career Search Strategies
Michael Penwell, Career AdvisorOffice of Career Services
Lycoming Collegewww.lycoming.edu/careerservices
[email protected]: 321-4034 Fax: 321-4236
Career Search Strategies
Are you prepared?
– Self-assessment– Resume– Cover letter– References– Company/Agency Research
Career Search Strategies
Know your skills / Know yourself Develop a clear job objective Research career fields
Generating a career match– personal/professional skills, interests, values– career requirements - responsibilities, required
skills, salary, hours worked
Define Your Ideal Job Skills you want to use?
Knowledge and experience you possess?
Salary?
Level of responsibility?
Preferences?– Type of people– Type of work environment
Skills Assessment
Self-management skills
Transferable skills
What Employers Want
Desired Skills– Interpersonal– Teamwork– Leadership– Critical thinking– Computer skills– Problem-solving – Oral communication– Written communication
What Employers Want
Level of education
Work experience
Internship experience
What Employers Want
Desired Personal Characteristics– Honesty– Integrity– Motivation– Initiative– Self-confidence– Enthusiasm– Flexibility
Sources for finding a job
Job Seeking Methods
Informal Networking
Help Wanted Ads
Employment Agencies
Other
Informal Networking
Informal networking (63%)
– Family– Friends, acquaintances– Teachers, Professors– Neighbors– Previous employers– Club, activity group members
Help Wanted Ads
Newspapers (delivered and online)
Professional, Trade journals
Self-advertisement
Online job search engines!
Employment Agencies
Job service agencies
Employment agencies
Government offices
Chamber of Commerce
Small Business Administration
Miscellaneous
Phone directories Industrial directories
Local library Internet, internet, internet!
Online Career Services
Company websites Industry job websites Regional job websites Professional groups
-ex.: American History Association
General job search sites-ex.: MonsterTrak.com, experience.com
Services we offer you @ Lyco!
Career Advising with yours truly! Career Interest Assessments Resume and Cover Letter review Campus programming
Researching Prospective Employers
Info– Contact information– Revenue and earnings– Value ratings– Employee perceptions– Main competitors– Products and services (strengths & weaknesses)– Current company or industry news/events– Market trends and job security
Researching Prospective Employers
Info
– Company description– Key people– Geographic locations– Parent or subsidiary information
Effective Career Search Strategies
Job Searching can be a full-time job in itself
Schedule two interviews per day– An interview is defined as any communication with
someone who can assist you in locating employment.
Follow-up on all contacts
What questions do you have?
Let us help you explore this exciting time! Set up an appointment with us by:
-email: [email protected]
-phone: 570-321-4034
-Walk-in