empowerment tools for your job search

"Copyright" 2012 Amelia P Simmons Williams

Empowerment Tools For Your Career Search

Succeeding Against The Odds


Know & Define Who You Are


Define who you are so you have a clear understanding of what not to settle for.

Once your core values are established you are able to present to the world who you are and go after what you want.

Everything you do in this life may stem from these two factors.

What Are Your Core Values?


Why Is This Of Importance?


In This Job Market You Are Your Own Add Firm Each Time You:

Send out resumes.Speak over the phone to recruiters.Have either a telephone or in person

interview.Present yourself (attire, makeup, hair, nails,

shoes, etc.,)

Answers


Adaptability is EssentialYou no longer send out blanket resumes.One resume does not fit all job prospects.Tailor you resumes and cover letters to the

job lead you are responding to.Research the company.Research the HR Department Personnel

whenever you can.

Know Your Audience


Where Do You Begin Your Research?


If you don’t have access to a computer make the Alachua County Library System your second home.

Improve/Maintain your Microsoft Office Skill Sets.

Enter aclib.us/Go to Research Tab press Enter key.Go to left header labeled Research

Categories.

Utilize the Internet


Websites Monster National Job Search North Central Florida Jobs University of Florida Human Resources City of Gainesville Human Resources Alachua County Human Resources

Jobs & Education


Lists Month, Dates, Times For: Computer Classes for Beginners Taught the basics on Email, Internet and

Computer Usage Learn to Perform an Accurate Internet

Search Receive Individualized Instruction Science & Technology then JobNow

Adult Learning Center under Databases on right

Community Resources


Community Resources Continued


Visit FloridaWorksOnline.com If you have a Bachelor’s Degree or higher

look into the CONNECT group which meets every Monday at 6pm (Meeting locations are posted).

Check the Tabs labeled Job Seekers & Calendars .

Your Bridge to Success


Register at EmployFlorida.com Post your Resume & Cover Letter(s).Search and Apply for Positions with Local

Employers.Sit for Typing and Microsoft Skills Exams

(these scores are often requested by area employers).

Gainesville One-Stop Career Center


Understand the Role of Social Media


Have an Email Contact Account (use a professional account name).

Consider opening a newer Gmail account if you currently have AOL or Yahoo.

Clean-up/Review Your Facebook Account. New Trend: Video Resume. Consider Temporary Agencies In Your Career

Search.

How Do You Promote Yourself In Today’s Market?


No longer an option. A Must. Complete this account to 100%. Request Recommendations. Write Recommendations for Others. Join Groups within your area of interest and

post Comments. Make Connections. Manage your Account Periodically.

Open a LinkedIn Account

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