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

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First thing first . . . Grad School?

Is Graduate School Right For You?

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

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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

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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!!

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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

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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

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Why an Employer Should Hire YOU

1. You’re achievement oriented

2. You’re resilient

3. You’re a strong communicator

4. You’re team oriented

5. You manage time well

(www.fastcompany.com/3028829/why-your-next-employee-should-be-a-former-student-athlete)

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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?

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Ways to Look for Work

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

yourself

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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

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Five LEAST Productive Ways to Hunt for Job

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

2. Answering ads in professional/trade journals that are appropriate to your field

using the open market isn’t as valuable as the hidden market

7% success rate

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Five LEAST Productive Ways to Hunt for Job

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

job)

still in the open market

10% success rate

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Five LEAST Productive Ways to Hunt for Job

4. Answering local Newspaper Ads(employers prefer local interest

sites)

5. Going to Private Agencies or Search Firms

5-24% success rate

(based on salary)

5-28% success rate

(based on salary)

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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%

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The Way a Typical Employer Prefers to Fill a Vacancy

From Within

Using proof: hiring 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 Anything to get an edge

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Social Media Presence

CLEAN IT UP!!

Phone Voicemail Build your Brand Early Set your Privacy Settings

Google Yourself Be Professional – It’s All About

Relationships! Be Careful What you Post

Reminder: Before you put anything on your profile, ask yourself, “Would I want to be asked about this in an interview?” If the answer is no,

keep it off your page!”

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Useful Websites

www.Jobhuntersbible.com

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

m www.Quintcareers.c

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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.

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Useful Websites for Athletes

The Corporate Playbook Career Athletes

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How to sign up for CareerAthletes

1. Go to www.careerathletes.com

2. Click the red “Join Today” button

3. Fill out your basic information

Use a personal email

4. Click “Submit”

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College Graduate Driven/Educational Websites

www.vault.com www.collegegrad.co

m www.aftercollege.co

m www.collegerecruite

r.com (internships)

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Transferable Skills(in order of priority)

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Where? Special Knowledge

People Environm

ent

Goals, Values, Purpose

Level of Responsibility

/Salary

Working Conditions

My Dream

Job

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Online 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

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Keeping Track

Job Search Log Track contacts, applications, or

interviews

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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)

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Easy Networking

Have you joined the SIUE Athletics Student-Athlete Alumni Group on LinkedIn?

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