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WelcomeJob SearchFinding Your Fit Company QualitiesResearch FactorsResearch Plan of ActionVisiting Various WebsitesAPA Resources

AGENDA

Task Type:Discussion Board Deliverable Length:2 parts: See assignment details Points Possible:75 Due Date:7/20/2014 11:59:59 PM CTPrimary Task Response:Begin this Discussion Board task by creating a list of 10 organizations and their Web sites that fit within your target job market (1 of which can be your current organization). Input them into yourTarget Organization Template List. As you conduct your research, consider the potential each organization offers.Next, choose 3 organizations to focus on, and complete thedetailed information about these 3 organizations in the Target Organization Template List.Upload the list as an attached document to the Discussion Board area.In 34 paragraphs within the Discussion Board area, share the following information with your classmates for the 3 organizations that you researched (for those of you who want to advance within your current organization, this is an excellent opportunity to think through where you may want to grow within your organization or field):Name of the organizationMission of the organizationCareer options within the organization3 aspects of the organization that align with your goalsBe certain to use all resources available to you for this task, including the resources found in the M.U.S.E.

Phase 2 DB

The best type of job search is FOCUSED.

You will waste time just applying to any job of interest to you.

The average job search takes 6 9 months.Job Search

Purpose: Looking for a place to work which will be a good fit.

BenefitsGain knowledge of employers in your industry of choice.Can more easily determine companies with job openings.Prepared for job interviews.More easily establish network of contacts within companies of interest.Work at a place aligned with your mission and values.Increased Job Satisfaction.Focused Job Search

Zappos leader in online retail industry. Offers new hires $2,000 bonus to quit.

Logic Those who arent committed to working for Zappos or who are not a good fit into the company culture will take the bonus and leave. Those who dont tend to be a good fit for Zappos culture.

Result 2 3% accept the bonus and leave.Example

Financial StabilityProducts and ServicesCompany GrowthMission and Vision StatementsCareer Opportunities for GrowthPublic/Private/Foreign OwnedSmall or Large Hierarchy and Structure

Source: NACE Job Choices, 2013Other Company Qualities

Industry Accounting, Medical Device, Education

Geography Relocation??????

Reputation Best of Lists, GlassDoor.com

Alignment Passions & Hobbies How I Found My Job at a Best Company (Share Screen)

Factors to Consider

Research Plan of Action

Do you already have an idea of at least one company of interest to you? If so, what is it?

If not, what is your career goal? You established this in your Phase 1 DB2 and Phase 1 IP. Knowing the name of your future occupation, go to www.indeed.com. (Share Screen)Idea????

Search a List of Best Companies:CNN 100 Best Companies to Work For - http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/best-companies/2012/2013 Working Mother 100 Best Companies - http://www.workingmother.com/best-companies/2012-working-mother-100-best-companies2013 Best Companies for Multicultural Women - http://www.workingmother.com/best-companies/2013-best-companies-multicultural-womenFortunes 100 Best Companies to Work For - http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fastest-growing/2012/full_list/Top 100 & Best Employer List for Your State - http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/best-companies/2012/states/IL.htmlStill No Idea?

Company Name Google, IBM, Apple, etc.

Lets Determine the Industry Your Company of Choice is in to find other companies Hoovers Database - http://www.hoovers.com/LinkedIN - http://www.linkedin.com

Use Career One Stop Employer Locator to Find Other Employers in that Industry By Locationhttp://www.acinet.org/employerlocator/EmployerLocator.asp?nodeid=18&action=industry

Next Steps

You can google the company name and go to their website to find their mission statement.

Quintessential Directory of Career Centers - http://www.quintcareers.com/career_centers/L_companies.html (Takes you directly to their Career Page)Company Websites

CTU Career Services Share Screen

Quintcareers Step-by-Step Guide to Researching Companies - http://www.quintcareers.com/researching_companies_guide.htmlOther Sources

Task Type:Discussion Board Deliverable Length:2 parts: See assignment details Points Possible:75 Due Date:7/20/1014 11:59:59 PM CTPrimary Task Response:Begin this Discussion Board task by creating a list of 10 organizations and their Web sites that fit within your target job market (1 of which can be your current organization). Input them into yourTarget Organization Template List. As you conduct your research, consider the potential each organization offers.Next, choose 3 organizations to focus on, and complete thedetailed information about these 3 organizations in the Target Organization Template List.Upload the list as an attached document to the Discussion Board area.In 34 paragraphs within the Discussion Board area, share the following information with your classmates for the 3 organizations that you researched (for those of you who want to advance within your current organization, this is an excellent opportunity to think through where you may want to grow within your organization or field):Name of the organizationMission of the organizationCareer options within the organization3 aspects of the organization that align with your goalsBe certain to use all resources available to you for this task, including the resources found in the M.U.S.E.

Phase 2 DB

Find APA Format: In-text Citations & References PowerPoint in Instructor Files

Paraphrase PowerPoint in Instructor Files

APA Citation Center in CTU Library

APA Review Sessions in Writing Support Center (Click Learning Center Tab)

APA Resources