job search for moms and dads

Nancy AndersonBlackbird Learning Associates

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Job Search for Moms is packed full of useful, practical ideas to get you started on a career change or job search. Written for Moms but useful for anyone, this book presents the tools and techniques needed to plan, prepare, and launch your career plan. By the end of the book you will be prepared and motivated to unleash your talents and land the job you deserve.

Passion + Purpose = Personal EXCELLENCE


Focus on You◦What skills have you developed while at

home?◦What would you like to do?◦What are your guidelines, boundaries?

Focus on the Job◦Do you have the skills for this job?◦Do you know anyone in this field?


Values Interests Personality

1. Security2. Family3. Salary/Benefits4. Power5. Prestige6. Recognition7. Achievement8. Autonomy9. Interpersonal10. Helping others11. Work Environment12. Leisure time13. Other



1. Security2. Family3. Salary/benefits4. Power5. Prestige/Status6. Recognition7. Achievement8. Autonomy9. Interpersonal10. Helping others11. Work Environment12. Leisure time13. Other

1. Working with your hands2. Problem solving3. Speaking 4. Writing5. Researching6. Analyzing7. Creating8. Sports9. Art10. Other



1. Security2. Family3. Salary/benefits4. Power5. Prestige/Status6. Recognition7. Achievement8. Autonomy9. Interpersonal10. Helping others11. Work Environment12. Leisure time13. Other

1. Working with your hands2. Problem solving3. Speaking 4. Writing5. Researching6. Analyzing7. Creating8. Sports9. Art10. Other

Goal Driven

Communicator

Logical


www.aarp.org/money/careers/employerresourcecenter

https://www.onetonline.org/skills/

http://www.careeronestop.org/

http://www.oprah.com/spirit/Who-Am-I-Meant-to-Be

http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/JTypes2.asp

http://coachcompass.com/

http://www.careerpath.com/career-tests/


The work and volunteer skills that transfer to another job.

Skills that are transferable across a range of jobs.


Retail Sales Computer Support SpecialistHigh School diploma usually needed

Tact and patience to deal with difficult customers;

An interest in sales work;

A neat appearance;

The ability to communicate clearly and effectively

Associate degree /BA or experience

Assist users or customers with computer problems

Strong communication and problem solving skills

Strong analytical skills


Name of Activity Role

Board Member of Family and Community Services

Finance Committee, team member in community Activities (yard sales)

Women’s Club Officer, art director, food drive

School Activities Fashion Show, Sports activities

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Identify what you like to do.

Identify what you are good at doing.

Gather your Accomplishments. What impact have they made?

What are your “Mom” or “Dad” skills?

List your recent certifications, trainings, awards, professional associations


PositionThe Name of Company and Your Title

Noteworthy AccomplishmentWho? What? When? Where? Why? How? How Many? How Much? Savings? Why is this noteworthy?

Soft Skills That Supported This Accomplishment.Communication, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Leadership, Planning, Interpersonal Skills, Other


Where is Your Passion?

What is Your Purpose?

Who Can Assist You?◦ Family or Friends◦ Mentor◦ Manager◦ Peers


What Would You Like To Do? Make a list of possibilities List the Skills Required Set Goals Include Training Include Dates But Be Realistic Who Can Help You?


Career Possibilities

Skills Needed

Goals Training or Education Needed?

Dates

Who Can Help?


Research community colleges for free or low cost classes.

Talk to colleges about financial support Look to your library for free/low cost classes Look for internal training Look at various resources Create a profile in LinkedIn and join groups


Creating a Professional Resume◦ It’s OK to be a stay at home care giver

Interviewing Networking

◦ Personal◦ Professional◦ Social

LinkedIn Facebook Twitter


Look at your Competencies, Accomplishments and You Worksheet

Look at the Job Description and details

Do your skills match? Are you interested?

If the answer is Yes…

GO FOR IT!!


What are the three top words to describe this job?

What industry phrases are in job description?

What job competencies are generally in this position? (examples can include negotiation, teamwork, project management, customer service…)


The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook

http://www.bls.gov/oco/ The Bureau of Labor Statistics: Career

Information for Kids (no kidding!) http://www.bls.gov/k12/index.htm

Annual Report of Company or go on-line


Networking (Job-Related and Informational)

Screening or Telephone

Decision Making or Face-to-Face


Research the company Research the position Identify the competencies needed for this

job (Skills, Knowledge, Behaviors) Identify your strengths, weaknesses, goals,

background Come up with STAR Stories about yourself Prepare questions to ask the interviewer Prepare list of personal and professional

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Review skills listed in job requisition. Do your skills match?

What soft skills are needed in this position? (teamwork, supervision, customer service, etc.)

Where do I find this type of information?


STAR is an acronym for: S - Specific T – Task A – Action R - Results


Can you give me an example of a time when you had to work within a tight deadline (S and T). Tell me specifically the steps you took (A) and the results of these actions (R).

REMEMBER: Review the job, what types of STAR questions would the interviewer ask based upon the job?


Do you have the skills for the job? Do you fit? Do you understand the company and its

purpose? How do you stack up against the

competition? Do you want the job? Do you have the right mind-set for the

job/company?


Tell Me About Yourself. What Are Your Strengths? What Are Your Weaknesses? What Are Your Long-Term Goals? Why are You Leaving Your Present Position?


a. What are the short and long term goals of the company?

b. What is the vision of the department?c. What is the company environment like?d. What concerns need to be addressed immediately? e. What do you see happening with this position for

the next 3 to 6 months?f. What are the particular attributes needed to

succeed in this job?g. What are the challenges a person coming to this

job will face


Obtaining Advice, Information and referrals from personal contacts you know or have developed.

Approximately 70 – 85% of jobs are filled through networking.


Informational: Used to learn about a position or industry to clarify your career direction.

Hidden Job Market: Not advertised. About 80% of jobs are found in this market.


Family Friends College /School Alumni

Business Associates

Social/Group Associates


◦ Name◦ Industry◦ Specializing In◦ What you do◦ Why You Are the Best (save $, increased clients,

etc.)◦ Call to action (Next Steps)


Who you are

What you do

What you’re looking for


Engage rather than lecture. Ask a question about something that might

be interesting or engaging.Example

“You know how you never hear back after submitting a resume and it feels as if it goes into a black hole?

I write resumes and LinkedIn profiles that get responses.”

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Job Search for Moms, Nancy Range Anderson, 2010.

Monster.com Job Hunting for Dummies. Max Messemer

IDG Books Worldwide 1995. Workforce NJ www.wnjpin.net NJ Department of labor:

www.state.nj.us/labor www.indeed.com www.quintcareeers.com



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Nancy Range Anderson is the President of Blackbird LearningAssociates, LLC a company that specializes in job search training. Nancy is a training & development leader with over 25 years experience in Human Resources and Learning & Development in the pharmaceutical, finance and insurance industries. Known for her excellent facilitation skills, Nancy teaches resume preparation, interviewing, networking, and career change tactics to individuals and groups. In 2010, Nancy released the book, Job Search for Moms.