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What works to find work in this economyTRANSCRIPT
Presented byRandy Block
IJCT, CCMC, CPRC
Maximizing the Job Search 2009 *and a peek at 2010
We will cover:The Macro ViewDefining a Successful Week In The Search
For WorkBay Area Job BuzzWhat Organizations Are Looking ForThe Personal BrandThe Importance of Values and TalentsYour RésuméThe Value Of NetworkingRedefining what job search success looks like
The Macro ViewThe current economic situation is globalAsset bust and excessive borrowingMany jobs are not coming backEra of Western led innovation is over
(China and India emerge)Big Government is back (stakeholder in
private enterprise)Western consumption patterns are brokenQuality now supersedes quantity
Bay Area Job Buzz Healthcare The Government-- Arms
and Defense Energy– “green collar”
jobs (predominantly paying 50K to 70K), nuclear power (paying more), fossil fuels and utilities.
Mobile computing and wireless applications
Food manufacturing Chemicals Accounting (tax
preparation, government regulation, etc)
Interim (“try before you buy”)
Slow to recover
Real Estate Auto Retail Construction Manufacturing Financial Services
What doesn’t work in job search
Posting your résumé and applying on large job boards
Random dissemination of your résumé to organizations
Relying on search firms and employment agencies
Applying online (e.g., through a company website)
“I’ll keep you in mind” or “I’ll keep my eyes open”
Organizations Are Hiring SolutionsThey don’t hire
peopleSolutions come in 3
Categories: 1.Full time2.Part Time and 3.Short Term
Contracts******over 50 crowd
2 sources of pain
1.Increasing Revenue
1.Increasing Productivity
Job seeker is now a solution providerEach of you are your own business (P&L
etc.)Successful businesses have a definitive and
unique brandAnd use ways to communicate that brand
What Is Personal Brand?Why would a company hire you?Do you know what it takes to be successful
in today’s economy?What are your relevant strengths and
accomplishments ?Your tagline “what do you do” that
adds value?
Values Motivational SkillsWhat you prize
What you choose
What you act on
Unique set of talents that are transferable
Naturally adept
Easy and fun to use
Your Résumé Reflects your strengths, values and skillsAccomplishments that support your
personal brandMaster résuméOne résumé does not fit allCustomize against known positions
(including cover letter)Make it relevant to the needs
Networking– the most effectiveDefined as:
“Exchanging and Sharing Information…”
Your Network Can HelpA’B’sC’sIndustryMarket segmentOrganizationsWHO DO THEY KNOW??
6 Networking Questions1. What kind of work do you do?2. How did you get into your field?3. What do you like about it?4. What do you find the most challenging?5. What would make your job easier?6. What are the biggest challenges facing
your organization in the next 2 years?
Defining Success In The Search For WorkThe number of strategic face to face
meetings in a weekThe two kinds of purpose for meetings:
1. Interview for a full time position 2. Exchanging information.
Success is no longer measured solely by the number of interviews or telephone screens.
Changing IndustriesBe prepared to take a serious pay cut. You must be introduced to a target
company through networking.Everyone can relate to metrics– use them
in your accomplishments and examples.
In 2010, become the hunted---less of the hunterYou do something that no one else doesBecome a subject expertThen become a thought leaderLinkedIn and Twitter—Companies will increasingly use the
internet to find experts
George Elliott
“It’s never too late to be what you might have been.”