Seniors job searching

JOB SEARCHINGIt is a false assumption that no one is hiring . . .

First thing first . . . Grad School?

Is Graduate School Right For You?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdGSJoQdqXE

Graduate School

Why do you want a graduate degree? Do your research Consider undergraduate reserach

Don’t forget to consider Location Quality of program Faculty Financial aid Availability of resources and benefits (e.g.

health insurance) Move beyond your comfort zone

How to be Successful in your Job Search

Mind-set comes before Skill-set Expect to get a job when no one is

hiring Networking is not as important as

you think it is . . . It is more important!!

Who gets the Job?

The most qualified candidate does not always get the job

Those that are prepared and presented themselves in a compelling way get the job

Those that demonstrate they are the best candidate get the job

Habits of Highly Effective Job Seekers

Network, network, network Seek help Differentiate Yourself Using time off wisely Being flexible and adaptable Consistently improving and enhancing

portfolio Being patient and persistent

What about the economy?

What job do I want?

Assess WANTS/Interests

What types of activities are you interested in? NEEDS/Values

What sort of values do I have that motivate me to work?

POSSESSIONS/Skills What kinds of skills and abilities do I have?

What kind of occupations are best suited for my particular interests, values and skills?

Ways to Look for Work

Internet NetworkingSchool The FedsYour State Civil ServiceNewspapers JournalsTemp Agencies Phone BookCold Calling Cold MailingVolunteering Working for

yourself

Need to Use THREE Alternatives

Using up to four alternative methods of job hunting increases your chances of finding a job

Internet NetworkingSchool The FedsYour State Civil ServiceNewspapers JournalsTemp Agencies Phone BookCold Calling Cold MailingVolunteering Working for yourself

Five LEAST Productive Ways to Hunt for Job

1. Mailing out Résumé to Employers fromjob boards,their own website,or by mail.

7% success rate

Five LEAST Productive Ways to Hunt for Job

2. Answering ads in professional/trade journals

(appropriate to your field)- using the open market isn’t as valuable

as the hidden market

7% success rate

Five LEAST Productive Ways to Hunt for Job

3. Using the Internet for Job Postings(employers don’t post every

job)

10% success rate

Five LEAST Productive Ways to Hunt for Job

4. Answering local Newspaper Ads(employers prefer local interest

sites)

5-24% success rate

(based on salary)

Five LEAST Productive Ways to Hunt for Job

5. Going to Private Agencies or Search Firms

5-28% success rate

(based on salary)

Three MOST Productive Ways to Hunt for Job

1. Networking for job leads, 33%2. Cold Calling, 69%3. Taking inventory of your

skills/strengths, 86%

The Way a Typical Employer Prefers to Fill a Vacancy

From Within

Using proof: unknown job hunter

Using an agency they trust

Using an ad that was placed

Using a resume

The Way a Typical Job-Hunter Prefers to Fill a Vacancy

Using Best Friend or Business Colleague

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The Best Job Seekers

The best job seekers are RESEARCHERS Research

Companies People Forums Networks Tutorials Anything to get an edge

Useful Websites

www.Jobhuntersbible.com

www.Job-hunt.org www.Jobstar.org www.Rileyguide.co

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www.Simplyhired.com www.Indeed.com www.Careerbuilder.com www.Monster.com www.Hotjobs.yahoo.com www.Craigslist.com www.Dice.com (tech jobs) www.Linkedin.com/jobs www.Twitterjobsearch.co

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Job Search & Career Guides Job Search Engines

You can always go to employers website to apply as well.

Useful Websites for Athletes

The Corporate Playbook Career Athletes

College Graduate Driven/Educational Websites

www.vault.com www.collegegrad.co

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m www.collegerecruite

r.com (internships)

Transferable Skills(in order of priority)

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People Environm

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Goals, Values, Purpose

Level of Responsibility

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Working Conditions

My Dream

Job

How do you Search Online Effectively?

Applications

Follow directions (30-35% are thrown out) Capitalize appropriately when doing

online applications Open ended questions provides insight Use appropriate professional jargon Rank the order of your certifications Submit all required documents Update your application as your info

changes

Keeping Track

Job Search Log Track contacts, applications, or

interviews

https://www4.bjc.org/bjc_forms.aspx?id=2309

Being an Alum of SIUE

Don’t forget about your resources here Give Back and Stay Connected

Attending games (good time to network) Check in with Coach (who is in coach’s

network?) Offer to help out at events or volunteer

(good way to gain experience) Refer good talent (keep the networking

circle open)

Easy Networking

Have you joined the SIUE Athletics Alumni Group on Linkedin?

http://www.siuecougars.com/multimedia/socialmedia.html