defining your career strategy presented by laura bloomquist march 2003
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Defining Your Career Strategy
Presented by Laura BloomquistMarch 2003
Agenda
Employment Trends
The Current Gap: Q3 & Q4 2002
Greenspan is estimating unemployment to fall to 5% in 2003. Currently it’s at 5.9%.
Above 6% historical average for unemployment.
Job creation in November was a net of 6,000 jobs.
Healthcare created 32,000 jobs in November.
We’ll Soon Experience an Extremely Tight Labor Shortage
Source: BLS, Arlene Dohm Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Despite current economic reports - There are jobs available, do not be afraid to go after what you want!
Job Growth by Profession
Total job openings forecast to be highest in service and professional categories. Professional, technical and managerial occupations most drawn to Internet for job searches.
Total job openings due to growth and replacements, 2000 – 2010e*
History of Online Recruiting
E-cruiting comprises about 30% of the average recruiting activity; however, only about 10% to 19% of actual hires
can be attributed to this activity.
-- Collegiate Employment Research Institute
Online Hiring Trends
How Employers Experience the Internet
Tools Employers Use
Online Job Boards Newspaper Ads Offline and Online Career Fairs Staffing Firms Company Websites Internal and External Referrals Branding Campaigns (radio and print
advertising)
Posting a Job: The Employer Perspective
Posting a Job includes:
• Job Title
• Job Type/Industry
• Compensation (optional)
• Job Location
• Job Description
• Job Requirements
• Contact Information
Managing Open Positions
Active & Total number of applications received for the job.
The number of times your job posting has appeared on the search results page.
The number of times the job details have been viewed.
• Manage Job Postings on the Site
• Begin Screening Resumes
Employers Receive Hundreds of Resumes Each Week
Searching the Resume Database
Organizing Your Career Plan
Utilizing All Available Options
Post Your Resume Online
It is important to utilize each piece of the
puzzle in your job search!
Marketing YOU!
Tips to Make You Stand Out!
Beginning the Online Search
The Three Major Players:
Industry-Specific Sites
Posting Your Resume Online
Simply fill out the information requested.
Cut and paste your resume in the text box below, and you are on your way!
Searching for Jobs
Set Up a Personal Search Agent
A Personal Search Agent will email you jobs that match the criteria you set!
Applying Online
Where Does Your Resume Go?
You Post a Resume in a Resume Database – It goes into the abyss… Now what?
How to Maximize Your Internet Experience
Manage Your Time Wisely
Take Advantage of All Your Resources
Continue to utilize all contacts, information resources, and services available to you
– family friends– professors and leaders within
the school– customers of your
prospective employer– attend networking events– dial prospective companies
directly – Research – internet agents,
IU library
Limit your time online to one-third (33%) of the total time you dedicate to your job search!