job search strategies
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Helpful information to re-charge your job search. Includes recommendations on resources, websites, social media, and more!TRANSCRIPT
Job Search StrategiesJob Search StrategiesJen Conole, MS, JCTC/JCDCTransition & Relocation ManagerU. S. Coast Guard Health, Safety, and Work-Life
ObjectivesObjectivesYour valueResearch Different Jobs (“What’s
Out There?”)Finding your Fit and Narrowing it
DownWhat do Employers Look For?Where to SearchResearching CompaniesAlternatives and Resume Builders
Your ValueYour ValueFlexibility, adaptabilityVersatilityVariety of skillsLeadershipAutonomy, IndependenceLoyaltyTeamworkJob-specific skills
Research Different JobsResearch Different JobsWhat’s out there?
◦Occupational Outlook/Bureau of Labor Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/OCO/)
◦O*NET (http://www.onetonline.org/) ◦Magazines (CNN Money, San Diego
Reader, etc.)◦ Job Fairs◦ Informational Interviews◦Company Websites (HINT: make no
assumptions!)◦Other websites (www.wetfeet.com;
www.theladders.com)
Finding Your FitFinding Your FitMyers Briggs Type Indicator
(MBTI) – Personality assessmentHuman Metrics /Google your
“type”Boolean searches (bachelor and
"social science" and resource*)
What do Employers Look What do Employers Look For?For?Degree/credentials/education/
trainingSkillsInterestWork history and commitment to
jobSave or make them $$$Record of successLeadership/autonomy
Where to SearchWhere to SearchProfessional Associations (
The Association of Executive and Administrative Professionals)
Job FairsCraig’s List (be very careful!! – if it
looks too good to be true, it probably is!)
Newspaper websites (San Diego Union Tribune)
Job Search Engines*
Where to SearchWhere to SearchSocial Media
◦Blogs (The Office Professional’s Blog, Steve Smith’s Career Services Blog)
◦LinkedIn◦Google (find out who’s been
searching for you!)◦Twitter◦Facebook?
Consider your NetworkConsider your Network
Researching CompaniesResearching CompaniesWhat should you know?
◦Organizational structure◦Products/services offered◦History and philosophy/vision◦Size and locations◦Growth and earnings◦Major competition◦Typical career path
Job FairsJob FairsResearch companies ahead of time (if
possible) – come prepared with questions
Dress to impressBring several copies of your resume
(one page, if possible)Use good eye contact and a firm
handshakeEngage in conversation…with
everyone! (and don’t forget to smile!)Collect contacts (not “swag”)Focus on connections/commonalities
Alternatives and Resume Alternatives and Resume BuildersBuildersValuable Networking and Skill
Building!◦Internships
Low pay or no pay
◦Volunteerism (Corporation for National and Community Service)
Higher EducationFree Training/Certifications
◦Career OneStop Centers◦Continuing Ed
ConclusionConclusionYour valueResearch Different Jobs (“What’s
Out There?”)Finding your Fit and Narrowing it
DownWhere to SearchResearching CompaniesWhat do Employers Look For?Alternatives and Resume Builders
Questions?Questions?