job search or more accurately titled.... job search project/job a job search in many ways is a job...
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“You start by seeing job search as a project, then you plan and manage
it just as you do other work projects, large and small. Most
people looking for a new job don’t see what they are doing as work,
much less as an organized project.”Pierson, Orville (2005-12-16). The Unwritten Rules of the Highly Effective Job Search : The Proven Program Used by the World's Leading Career Services Company. McGraw-Hill. Kindle Edition.
“The harder you work, the harder it is to surrender.”
~ Vince Lombardi
"A dream doesn't become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work."
~ Colin Powell
The Pierson Method
1. Get Ready: Plan and Prepare
2. Get Moving: Take a Systematic Approach
3. Manage Your Search: Use Progress Measurements
sourced from: http://www.highlyeffectivejobsearch.com/findajob/piersonmethod.htm
“The Unwritten Rules of the Highly Effective Job Search” by Orville Pierson
How can you plan/prepare for your Job Search Job?
• Define what you’re looking for (ex. programmer job vs. PC support job)
• Research: Companies, hiring trends, job markets, etc.
• Make a list of items to work on & prepare– resume– cover letter– references– application– networking– etc.
http://news.dice.com/2010/02/17/dicetv-how-to-stand-out-by-researching-prospective-employers
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Clip on researching companies
Research• Don’t limit your research to companies/organizations
that have current openings• Research companies/organizations to learn how you
can better ready yourself for future openings• Even if you’re not ready to apply save off or take notes
on openings you see that you think you might be interested in later on
• Try to get connected to companies via your network or via adding to your network
• Research can be of great help to you in other aspects of your job search, such as in preparing your resume, cover letter, and preparing for your interview!
How can you get moving in your Job Search Job?
• Actually start working on the things you planned/prepared for!
• Work on your resume, cover letter, references, etc.
• Work on building out your network• Start looking for opportunities• Start creating opportunities!
Clip on Networking (we’ll talk more about this in coming weeks)
http://news.dice.com/2010/07/28/dicetv-networking-puts-the-old-spice-in-your-job-search
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“Many people looking for new employment will tell you they can’t
measure their progress until they get an interview or a job offer. This is like a
builder saying, “I can’t tell you how long it will take to build your house until I finish
building it.” Without any progress measurements, job search is a difficult all-
or-nothing game.”Pierson, Orville (2005-12-16). The Unwritten Rules of the Highly Effective Job Search :
The Proven Program Used by the World's Leading Career Services Company. McGraw-Hill. Kindle Edition.
How can you manage/measure your Job Search Job?
• Keep track of what you are accomplishing• For example:– Did you hash out a draft of a resume? Yes/No– Did you have it reviewed by others? Yes/No– Did you look for opportunities this week? Yes/No– Did you try to create opportunities? Yes/No– Did you apply for any jobs? Yes/No– Did you have any interviews? Yes/No
“The biggest reason that it takes some people much longer than
necessary to find work is simple: They get discouraged and slow
their efforts—or stop altogether.”Pierson, Orville (2005-12-16). The Unwritten Rules of the Highly Effective Job Search : The Proven Program Used by the World's Leading Career Services Company. McGraw-Hill. Kindle Edition.
5 Biggest Barriers to Productivity in a Job Search according to Pierson
1. Rejection syndrome
2. Emotional stress
3. Working solo
4. Lowered self-esteem
5. No plan or wrong plansourced from:
“The Unwritten Rules of the Highly Effective Job Search” by Orville Pierson
Tips for staying motivated during a Job Search Job?
• Utilize your support network (ex. family, friends, instructors, colleagues, etc.)
• Track progress• Give yourself credit for what you’ve already
accomplished• Take some time for yourself
Some words on Emotional Stress & Lowered Self-Esteem
• Negativity can easily blow an opportunity with a potential employer
• Convey a positive attitude
Internet
• Company/Organization Websites• Job Search Sites, for example:– indeed.com– dice.com– wisconsintechconnect.com
• Professional Networks (ex. Linkedin)
5 worst ways to hunt for a job according to Bolles
1. Looking for online job postings
2. Posting/mailing resume to employers
3. Answering ads in professional/trade journals
4. Answering local newspaper ads
5. Using private employment or search firms
Sourced from “What Color Is Your Parachute? 2012” by Richard N. Bolles
(4 - 10% success rate)
(7% success rate)
(7% success rate)
(5% - 24% success rate)
(5 - 28% success rate)
5 best ways to hunt for a job according to Bolles
1. Asking for job leads
2. Knocking on doors of employers whether they have opening or not
3. On your own, using Yellow Pages to identify potential employers and contacting/visiting them to inquire about opportunities
4. As part of a group, using Yellow Pages to identify potential employers and contacting/visiting them to inquire about opportunities
5. Doing a self-inventory
Sourced from “What Color Is Your Parachute? 2012” by Richard N. Bolles
(33% success rate)
(47% success rate)
(65% success rate)
(70% success rate)
(86% success rate)
Why do you think doing a self-inventory is so important?
• Helps identify who you are!• Helps identify what you are looking for!• Helps identify where you want to be!
Can make your communications/efforts more focused and effective
According to Pierson People who hire people (Decision Makers) always use one of these three hiring scenarios:
1. The applicant pool
2. The created position
3. The known candidate
(about 25% of hiring)
(less than 5% of hiring)
(about 75% of hiring)
sourced from:“The Unwritten Rules of the Highly Effective Job Search” by Orville Pierson
“An effective job search takes all three scenarios into account.” ~ Pierson
The “Created Position”
• You show the value you can bring to an organization and the organization creates a position for you
• Position is created with you specifically in mind, which could make it an incredible fit for what you are looking for
Interesting ebook...
http://www.emc.com/collateral/article/100-job-search-tips.pdf
11 job search tips for 2011 by Kaitlin Madden, CareerBuilder.com (I think they are very applicable to 2012)
1. Narrow your search2. Know exactly what you want3. Reevaluate your skill set4. Set goals5. Try something new6. Get a leg up on the competition7. Get a hold of your online reputation8. Start a website9. Stay current10. Sell yourself11. Keep that glass half-full approach, all year
complete article can be viewed at http://www.cnn.com/2011/LIVING/01/05/cb.11.job.search.tips/index.html
Job/Career Fairs• Some tips:– dress professionally– take copies of resume/references– carry a portfolio– get business cards– observe– prepare (short introduction, research company)– follow up with employers– attend with a positive attitude– Utilize organizations attending list, but realize its not
all-inclusive
Career Fair on the FoxMarch 6, 2012
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHD4yF5l--k&feature=youtu.be
http://www.fvtc.edu/public/content.aspx?ID=1965&PID=52
Some additional advice/tips
Don’t disregard a job search method simply because someone tells you “that never works.”
Don’t disregard job openings/opportunities simply because you don’t meet 100% of what is stated in the
announcement
http://news.dice.com/2010/12/01/dicetv-how-to-decode-the-language-of-job-postings/
There’s more than one path to your ideal/dream job