Roadmap• Welcome• Introductions• Housekeeping• Materials• Objectives• Expectations

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Helpful hint

The o*net Interest Profiler helps you explore and select careers based on your interests: mynextmove.org/explore/ip

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• Use a combination of strategies.• Organize your time.• Include important information.

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• Keep organized with the worksheet on page 6.

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• What are the best businesses and hiring organizations to target?

• Research skills and wages.• Research employers.• Is a profession in

demand or decline?

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• Esd.wa.gov/employmentdata• Chambers of commerce• Library materials• Salary.com• Other government data and

reporting sites

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• Use the Labor Market Information Worksheet to research potential employers.

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Helpful hint

Many job openings are listed online at go2worksource.com.

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• Your task is to figure out the specific knowledge, skills and experience the employer requires that will get you an interview.

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• Usually, an employer uses the top 5 to 7 qualifications in a job listing to screen potential candidates.

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• Use the Qualifications Comparison T-chart to see if you have the right skills for the job.

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How else to use a t-chart:• Target your résumé.• Create a “t-chart” cover letter.• Prepare for an interview.

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Many outlets:• Social media• Job boards• Company websites

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Writing activity: Bookmark or write down useful websites.

• Put your best foot forward.– Be appropriate, positive

and consistent.• Protect your online identity.

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Things employers should never see on your online profile:

1. Inappropriate photos

2. Badmouthing

3. Constant negativity

4. Private or confidential information

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Facebook• Do’s• Don’ts

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LinkedIn• Do’s• Don’ts

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Twitter• Do’s• Don’ts

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Social media activity• Is social media the right tool

for you?

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Helpful hint

Reach out to as many people as possible to establish your network. You never know where the next good lead will appear.

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• Professional contacts• Personal contacts• Acquaintances

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Writing activity: Log and categorize your networking activities.

• Setting up the meeting• Preparing your questions• Conducting the informational

interview• After the interview

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Helpful hintDon’t get discouraged if your job search takes longer than expected. Change up your strategies to find success.

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• How are you using your time?• Use the Week-in-Review

Worksheet to assess your efforts.• Eliminate strategies that don’t work.• Focus on what’s working.

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