BOSTON COLLEGE ALUMNI FEBRUARY 3, 2015 PRESENTED BY: PAMELA WEINBERG CAREER COACH AND PERSONAL BRANDING STRATEGIST Managing Your.

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BOSTON COLLEGE ALUMNI

FEBRUARY 3 , 2015

PRESENTED BY:PAMELA WEINBERG

CAREER COACH AND PERSONAL BRANDING STRATEGIST

WWW.PAMELAWEINBERG.COM

Managing Your Quarter-Life Crisis

BOSTON COLLEGE WORLD-WIDE WEBINARS:

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Webinar Outline

What is a Quarter-Life Crisis?Career Assessment and PreparationToday’s Job MarketSocial Media for the Job Search

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Does this Look Like You?

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What is a Quarter-Life Crisis?

Occurs as a reaction to entering “the real world” post college: On your own for the first time.

Unemployment and choosing a career path is a major cause of anxiety in young adults.

THIS IS NORMAL!

…And “Curable”.

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Where to Begin?

Career Road Map: Define your career objectives Find opportunities Chart your path

actionplan

researchobjective

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Re-discovering your Passions, Interests and Strengths

Review skills and interests What do you like? What are you good at?

Take stock of priorities: values What is important to you?

Use assessment tools www.typefocus.com

Assemble a personal board of directors Close friend, family member, former boss, colleague,

peer

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Self-AssessmentResearchInformational interviewsAdvanced or additional degreeClasses/lectures in interest areaCertificate programsComputer/technology/skills upgrade

Featured Resource:**PivotPlanet.com allows you to try a new career**www.Lynda.com on-line tutorials

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Career Assessment & Preparation

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Personal Mission Statement

Why do I need a Personal Mission Statement?

Creating a personal mission statement will help guide your career exploration and re-entry.

A well done personal mission statement should serve as a personal “GPS” for your career and life choices.

Your statement sets the stage for what you want to focus on and who/what you want to become in this stage of your career.

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Sample Personal Mission Statement

“To obtain a position in development which will allow me to utilize many of the skills I’ve acquired through volunteer work and through my fundraising work for my community center. I will do this by taking a class in non-profit management; joining a professional association to network; and by obtaining a volunteer position at a non-profit to gain experience and build my resume.”-Dana W., 25

Featured Resources:*Access sample personal mission statements and templates at quintcareers.com and

timethoughts.com

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Today’s Job Market

Emergence of portfolio careers/”side hustles”Freelancers/consultants/increased movementDiversity mandatesWork/life balance trendFlexible opportunitiesHot industries: green, healthcare, technology, non-

profit, corporate social responsibility

Featured Resources:*Learn about industries and occupations to match your skill set through:

Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) - www.bls.gov/ooh O*Net Online - www.onetonline.org

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Preparing for your Job Search

Research the fieldClasses/Lectures in interest areaCertificate programsAdditional degreesComputer/technology upgradeResume: chronological or skills-basedLine up references

Featured Resources:*Research industries and potential career paths via Vault.com and

Spotlight on Careers.com

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Networking

Do it!Know what you are looking for (memorize

your two-minute pitch)Carry business cards with youFollow-up/keep in touchAsk for informational interviewsJoin professional organizations

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Smart Volunteering

Develop new skillsSharpen existing skillsMake connectionsBuild your resumeCreate and capitalize on potential for paid

work

Featured Resource:*Search current internships and volunteer opportunities at

www.idealist.org

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Social Media for Job Search

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LinkedIn

Craft a stand out public profile Appropriate photo Creative headline Professional summary Keywords in “skills” section Recommendations

Connect with former bosses; colleagues; peersFollow companiesUtilize “Search” feature for jobs and connectionsJoin Groups

Featured Resource:Connect to other BC alumni through Linkedin groups: www.linkedin.com

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Facebook

Let Facebook “friends” know you are in the job market

Post status updates and links to personal blogs, articles, websites

Join groups and fan pagesRegister for events/seminarsManage privacy settings

Featured Resources:*Utilize www.inthedoor.com and www.branchout.com to maximize

Facebook for business

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Twitter

Follow companies/people with whom you would like to do business

Follow leaders in your field and re-tweet their postsShare Twitter updates on Facebook, LinkedIn and

blogsSend direct messages to develop relationships and

networkSearch for jobs

Featured Resources: Search job postings on Twitter with www.twitjobsearch.com Find companies/people to follow: www.wefollow.com

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Final Tips for Conquering your Crisis

Set Goals

Manage

Time

Get the Job you Want

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Resources

www.typefocus.comwww.quintcareers.co

mwww.timethoughts.co

mwww.bls.gov/oohwww.onetonline.orgwww.vault.comwww.spotlightoncare

ers.comwww.idealist.org

www.linkedin.comwww.inthedoor.comwww.branchout.comwww.twitjobsearch.co

mwww.wefollow.com“Twenty Something

Twenty Everything” by Christine Hassler

“Conquering your Quarterlife Crisis” by Alexandra Robbins

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Q&A with Pamela

QUESTIONS?

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Contact Me

Pamela Weinberg, Career Coach & Personal Branding Strategist

Email: [email protected]: www.pamelaweinberg.comTwitter: @PamelaWeinberg