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JOB SEARCH SKILLS & SELF EMPLOYMENT

BY

Mr. GHULAM MUHAMMAD KANHAH ASSISTANT MANAGERCC&PC STEVTA HYDERABAD

Job Search Skills

At the end of session IN SHA ALLAH participants will be able to:

Understand job search skills Guide other fellow about use of career tools Explore new and ideal tools for job search Effective role of CC&PC Centre'sOBJECTIVES

THE JOB SEARCH Successful job search strategy identifiesType of jobNeeded tools and resourcesHow to use tools and resources Goal of job search is to secure an interview and job offer

JOB SEARCH PROCESS

Job search skillsThe CC&P Center are to support in active job search

This is what we offer

... and this is what we expect from you

(promoting and demanding)

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Get Organized!Realistically assess strengths, weaknesses, skills, and abilities of own self Identify career and life values, goals and objectivesWhat sort of job is suitable?Where jobs can be found?What necessary documents required?

JOB FAIRStudents participation in various Job Fairs, Career Fairs and Career Expo

GET ORGANIZED!

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MARKETING TOOLS:

Resume / Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter Reference Letter Online Profile Portfolio Interviewing SkillsVisit CC&PC to develop these tools

MARKETING TOOLS:

The old job search rules no longer applyYou must have a basic understanding of the Internet Create Online presencePost your resume / CV on career sites such as www.noukri.com or www.rozee.pk www.kamatapakistan.com

USING TECHNOLOGY

2 . Times have changed, . You must embrace technology by creating a strong online presence, networking and using new strategies to market your personal brand . The following strategies will help you kick start your job search and find that next opportunity .3. This will help you search for jobs, research companies and send e-mails . You must also communicate effectively online .

4. a common practice for hiring managers is to Google candidates before calling them for interviews . Check into LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook . These are great tools, but be cautious . Do not post anything you would not want a potential employer to see or read .

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Develop a systematic list of people who could provide companies information and referrals:Family & FriendsPast EmployersProfessional OrganizationsAlumni DirectoriesFaculty and staffHidden Job Market

NETWORK & TARGET YOUR MARKET:

PROFESSIONAL NETWORKINGBuilding a Professional Network

10% of job seekers apply for 80% of potential jobs in this market DO YOU KNOW? 90% of job seekers apply for the 20% of jobs available in this market

Write clearly and concisely. Proofread your letter and make corrections. Check for spelling, grammar, etc Mention the day of the interview and job title Talk about your interest in the company and the position for which you interviewed. Be specific about why you are interested and how you are a good fit for the team .

Job seeker should plan to send a thank you letter within 24 hours of your interview Writing letters, use following guidelines:THANK YOU LETTER

Be Persistent

Job searching takes timethe average search is 4-6 monthsRememberFollow up is keyBe open minded about potential opportunities

REMEMBER:Looking for a job is already a full time job.

Becoming Self-employed

Planning Self-employment

*What key factor a student should keep in mind before self employment Value Proposition Customers and Market Customer Relationships Channels Revenues Key Partners Activities Resources Costs Profit Development

1 - Value Proposition What have we what our further customers may want or need?Which problems of our customers do we solve? Which products or services do we offer? What value do we deliver to the customers: NewnessPerformance Design Price Convenience / Usability Cost reduction .

2 - Customers and Market Who are our customers?Who are our most important customers? For whom are we creating value? Mass market Niche market Segmented Diversified Local, regional, national, international.

2a - Customer Relationships What kind of relationship do our customers expect us to establish and maintain with them? Which ones exists, which ones have we to develop? How costly are they? Examples: Personal assistance Self service Automated services .

2b - Channels Through which channels do our customers want to be reached? How can we reach them now? Which channels are the best ones to get in contact with our customers and to deliver our products or services? Which ones are most cost-efficient? How costly are they? How do we integrate those channels in our customers routines?

3 Revenue

How many customers can you get and how many can you serve?For what value are our customers really willing to pay?For what do they currently pay? How much are they currently paying? How and how much would they prefer to pay? PricesFixed pricing (list price, product feature dependent, customer segment dependent, volume dependent) Dynamic pricing (negotiation/bargaining, real-time market) Types of prices (asset sale, usage fee, lending/renting/leasing, licence, ..)

4 Key Partners Who are our key partners?Who are our key suppliers? Which key resources are we acquiring from partners?Which key activities do partners perform? Motivations for partnership:Acquisition of particular resources and activities we cannot or I want not to do ourselves Reduction of risks and uncertainty Optimization and economy

5 Key Activities What key activities do our - value proposition - distribution channels - customer relationships - our revenue streams require?Categories:Production Problem solving and/or services Networking partners

6 Key Resources What key resources do our - value proposition - distribution channels - customer relationships - our revenue streams require? Types of resources:Physical (machines, tools, cars, materials, goods .) Intellectual (data, copyrights, patents, ...) Human Financial

7 Costs / Cost Structure

What are the most important costs in our business model? What costs most? Which key resources are most expensive? Which activities are most expensive?

Are in our business more fixed costs (salaries, rents, utilities) or more variable costs (energy, consumable materials) Is our business cost driven (leanest cost structure, low price value proposition, ..) or value driven (focused on value creation, premium value proposition)

8 Profit Development How much must we invest before starting the business? What is the amount of our fixed costs? What is the share of turn over of our variable costs?How will the turn-over grow within the first year on a quarterly base? When will we reach the break-even (balance of expenses and revenues) When will we reach the Return of Investment (RoI)?

Any Questions!