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Chapter 38 Finding and Applying for a Job

Bell Ringer

• List 5 ways that you could potentially find a job or get job leads.

• You also have a quiz today!! So you might want to study a bit after you list your 5 ways..

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Chapter 38 Finding and Applying for a Job 2

Marketing EssentialsMarketing Essentials


Section 38.1 Finding a Job


SECTION 38.1SECTION 38.1

What You'll LearnWhat You'll Learn

Finding a JobFinding a Job

How to locate job leads from a variety of sources


SECTION 38.1SECTION 38.1 Finding a JobFinding a Job

Why It's ImportantWhy It's Important

This section will help you understand how to use the best sources of job leads to find the job that will start you on your way to success in your chosen career.



Key TermsKey Terms

job lead

networking

public employment agencies

private employment agencies

direct contact



• First step in finding a job is to contact all of the sources available to you that might produce a job lead.

• A job lead is information about a job opening.

Ways to find job leads:

1. Networking

2. WBL coordinator

3. Newspaper- Classifieds

4. Employee Agencies

5. Online

6. Direct Contact

7. Social MediaFinding Job Openings



• Meeting new people and developing relationships with those people so that they might identify job leads for you.

• People in Your network are people who would recommend you for jobs or help you find a job.

• 70% of job leads are identified through networking

Networking

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Family and Friends Make a list of people who might help you find job leads. Include:

family and personal friends

friends who work for companies where you would like to work

school friends and neighbors who are somehow connected with a business that interests you

Who’s in your network?

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School Counselors Businesses often call school counselors for qualified students for part-time or temporary jobs.

Professional People in Your Personal Life If you have established a good rapport with professional people in your personal life—doctors, dentists, or lawyers—it is likely that they will be happy to help you in your job search.

Networking

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Former Employers Even if your job experience was a temporary job, such as babysitting or mowing lawns, your former employers may be good sources of job leads. It is likely that they would be willing to help you find a job if they were pleased with your work.

Networking

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Identify your Network• Create a Network Map

– Create a spider map of your network of contacts.– Must have at least 5 categories (categories could

be (1)Family, (2)Friends- parents friends and your friends parents, (3) Teachers, identify two of your own)

– List 15 total people within these 5 categories who you feel are in your network. YOU MUST HAVE A RELATIONSHIP WITH THEM. THEY MUST BE WILLING TO LINK YOUR NAME WITH THEIRS.

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Cooperative education programs allow students to work part-time on a job related to one of their classes.

A work experience program is not limited to a single career area.

Cooperative education teachers and work experience coordinators have hundreds of business contacts and may be a good source of job leads.

Cooperative Education and Work Experience Programs



The Help Wanted ads in your local newspaper are not only a good source of job leads, but they will also teach you about the local job market. You will learn the qualifications required for different types of jobs and the salaries offered.

Newspaper Ads



Employment agencies match workers with jobs. There are two types of employment agencies:

Public employment agencies are supported by state or federal taxes and offer services free to both job applicants and employers.

Private employment agencies charge a fee for their services, which is paid by either the job applicant or the employer.

Employment Agencies



Large companies have personnel offices to handle employment matters, including the hiring of new workers. You may check on job openings by telephoning that office or by scheduling a personal visit.

Company Personnel Offices- Direct Contact



You will certainly want to look into cyberspace for job openings. By searching the Internet using Web sites like www.hotjobs.com or www.monster.com, you can easily find out which companies have job openings. Search for career-related Web sites that have up-to-date listings for jobs that interest you.

Searching the Internet


Harness the Power of Social Media

• 89% of Companies will use Social Media for recruiting in 2011. Up 6% from 2010.

• 1 of 3 employers rejected candidates based on something they found about them online

• 14.4 Million people have used social media to find a job in 2011

• 24% Managers found good candidates from social media profile

• 65% Companies that have successfully used Social Media

• 55% Companies that plan to invest more in social media recruiting in 2011

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• The more job leads you have, the better your chances of finding a job that is right for you.

• Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.

Contacting Your Job Leads



You should always be looking for new job leads even as you follow up on existing ones. Expand your list by getting referrals. Each time you follow up a lead that doesn’t result in a job, ask your interviewer to suggest someone else to contact.

Expanding Your List of Job Leads


Once you find a job lead

• Send a resume with cover letter

• Email or call about how to apply

• Fill out an application

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Elevator Speech

What is an elevator pitch? •An “elevator speech pitch" in regards to internship and job searching includes a 30 second overview of an individual's knowledge, skills, and accomplishments. The term comes from the time it takes to complete a normal elevator ride from the top to the bottom floor. An "elevator pitch" is an opportunity to get your point across in a timely manner; namely, who you are, what you've accomplished, and where you hope to go in the future.

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How to write an elevator speech.An elevator speech includes five parts

1. Who you are and the type of work you are looking for

2. The Strengths You Want to Promote

•Identify top skills and give examples of how you demonstrate those skills.

3. Action Step

•write an effective conclusion. Get or give business card and ask to follow up.

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4. Trim & Strengthen Speech – Write the speech so that it is easy to say and easy to understand. Once you have the information you want to share written down, begin to shave it down and flesh out the excess so that your value really stands out and your 30 seconds of time is something that will be remembered.

5. Practice, Practice, Memorize, and Practice some more – Once your speech is clear and ready, read it, say it and memorize it. Practice it until it sounds effortless and then get out there and start using it.

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Sample

Hello, My name is Nichole Jackson. I am currently a senior at Boys and Girls High School. I am looking for an entry level position in the transportation industry.

I am very outgoing, able to work independently and work well in situations where I am under pressure, as demonstrated in my last job as a cashier at a busy store. As a cashier I was able to accurately handle money and interact positively with a lot of different people.

I am fluent in Spanish and have good attendance at school, which shows that I am dedicated. I am looking to pursue a career in the transportation and would like to start as a Ticket Agent. I know that my skills and experience will make me a great candidate for the job

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Video Samples

Take a look at college student Jonathan Butler’s 30-second elevator speech!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uueccA2yOcs

Here’s a spin on the 30-second elevator pitch

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AX17zJVt8WQ&feature=related

Seven seconds to make a first impression

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-ZpP4j09s0&feature=related

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Write your elevator speech

• Use the handout provided to write an effective elevator speech.

• Remember– Hook the listener in the first few seconds– Be interesting– Be believable– Be conversational- don’t over sell!

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