1. 1. How to Find (and land) the Job You Want Tom Gimbel LaSalle Network
2. 2. Tom Gimbel - Founder & CEO of LaSalle Network, a leading staffing and recruiting firm - Inc. 500/5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies in America List, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 - Crains Chicago Business Best Places to Work, 2014 - Top Five Small Companies to Work For, Chicago Tribune, 2014 - Staffing Industry Analysts Best Staffing Firms to Work For in the country, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 #landthejob 2
3. 3. Join Us! Recording A recorded version of the webinar will be available after the event is over Questions? #landthejob Follow Us! @LaSalleNetwork @TomGimbel 3
4. 4. Agenda 1. State of the Workforce 2. Social Media LinkedIn Facebook Twitter 3. ATS 4. Video Interviews 5. Relationships #landthejob 4
5. 5. Poll Question Have you ever struggled to find a job posting you liked? 5
6. 6. State of the Workforce 5 million job openings in the U.S. today 2 unemployed people for every job posting #landthejobSource: Bureau of Labor Statistics 6
7. 7. 46,000 38,000 33,000 26,000 22,000 Retail Trade Health care Professional and technical services Financial Activities Manufacturing Growing Industries (January 2015) #landthejobSource: Bureau of Labor Statistics 7
8. 8. so how can you take advantage? 8
9. 9. Social Media #landthejob 9
10. 10. Social Media & Hiring Source: Number of Employers Passing on Applicants Due to Social Media Posts Continues to Rise, According to New CareerBuilder Survey CareerBuilder 43% Do you use social networks to research candidates? #landthejob 10
11. 11. Source: 2015 Global Recruiting Trends: 4th Annual Trends LinkedIn Talent Solutions 12
12. 12. 94% of companies use it for recruiting 92% of companies use it for screening candidates Source: SHRM Survey Findings: Social Networking Websites and Recruiting/Selection SHRM Social Media | LinkedIn #landthejob 113
13. 13. Keywords Professional Photo Ask for Recommendationssparingly Include articles Join groups Follow companies Social Media | LinkedIn #landthejob 13
14. 14. 54% of companies use it for recruiting Search for passive candidates Create interest in jobs Search for active candidates 58% of companies use it for screening candidates Source: SHRM Survey Findings: Social Networking Websites and Recruiting/Selection SHRM Social Media | Facebook #landthejob 14
15. 15. Fill out your professional history Use your network Learn about companies cultures Social Media | Facebook #landthejob 15
16. 16. 39% of companies use it for recruiting 31% of companies use it for screening candidates Source: SHRM Survey Findings: Social Networking Websites and Recruiting/Selection SHRM Social Media | Twitter #landthejob 16
17. 17. Be personal and professional Build your network Engage in your industry Join the conversation Find jobs Social Media | Twitter #landthejob 17
18. 18. ATS (Applicant Tracking System) What Is It? #landthejob 18
19. 19. Software applications that enable the electronic handling of recruitment needs: applications, resumes, cover letters, etc. An ATS can be accessed online through a companys website. ATS | What are They? #landthejob 19
20. 20. 76% of job seekers use companys career websites to apply for jobs. yet ATS can lead to 48% of applicants dropping out of the process. Source: Potentialpark US OTaC Study: 2014 Growth of the ATS #landthejob 20
21. 21. Dont be fancy Fonts Formatting Visuals Look for keywords Stay on the 1st page Get Past the ATS #landthejob 21
22. 22. Have you ever done a video interview? Poll Question 22
23. 23. Video Interviews #landthejob 23
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25. 25. Before the Call #landthejob 27
26. 26. Where to look Smile Stay present Pose During the Call #landthejob 26
27. 27. If the video drops? Keep going If the whole call drops halfway through? Try to reconnect the call If the call never connects at all? Be proactive #landthejob Technical Issues 27
28. 28. Relationships #landthejob 28
29. 29. Attend local professional events Take a class Find career role models Build new relationships #landthejob 29
30. 30. Send holiday & birthday cards Connect on LinkedIn Maintain existing networks #landthejob 29
31. 31. Reach out to old classmates Contact former coworkers Utilize networks for your search #landthejob 29
32. 32. Contact one of our recruiters: careers@lasallenetwork.com Download more materials: How to Prepare for a Video Interview www.lasallenetwork.com Whats Next? #landthejob 30
33. 33. 1. State of the Workforce 2. Social Media LinkedIn Facebook Twitter 3. ATS 4. Video Interviews 5. Relationships Takeaways #landthejob 31
34. 34. Questions? #landthejob 32
35. 35. @LaSalleNetwork @TomGimbel Thanks for joining! #landthejob 33