How to Find a Job

Tips and Tactics for Success

1. Self-Assessment2. Labor Market Information3. Sizing-Up Employers4. Your Personal Commercial5. Résumé Essentials6. Job Interviews7. Hidden Jobs

AGENDA

About Me What I want? My Best Leverage Job Readiness Skills Closing Gaps

Training Volunteer Work Employment Agencies

Self-Assessment

www.onetonline.org www.edd.ca.gov www.acinet.org www.bls.gov www.mynextmove.org http://jobcenter.usa.gov/

Labor Market Info

Job postings

Matching the Job Job requirements Qualifications Skills

Best & Favorite Results Bring Success

Fitting In

Employers

Qualifications

“I have…” Skills

“I can…” Fitting In

“I am…”

Personal Commercial

First Two Decisions

Job Objective Resume Types

Letterhead Summary of Qualifications Key Skills Employment Experience Education/Training

Résumé

I Can Do The Job I Fit In First Impression Image Management Information

Management Professional Attitude Focus on Results

Job Interviews

1. Telling about yourself2. The weakness question3. Behavioral questions4. Why do you want to work here?5. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?6. Why should I hire you?7. Do you have any questions for us?

Typical Questions

80% of all jobs are never advertised Only 5%-15% of job hires are from

job ads Employer “Raw List” Making a “Hot List” Cold Calling Employment agencies Networking

Hidden Jobs

Questions?

How to Find a Job

Tips and Tactics for Success