04/20/23 CALVARY CHAPEL SOUTH BAY 1Welcome to Job SeekersWelcome to Job Seekers 11August0811August08

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Anatomy of a Job Search

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What does a Successful Job Search look like?

• What will I need for my job search? – A Resume– A Web Search Engine– A Cover Letter– An Interview– A Thank You Letter– A Negotiation– A Portfolio– Prayer

• The Answer is: ALL of the above, and then some– Finding a job requires a system approach– A system approach – similar to a project with a plan

• Looking for employment can be described as a job search project a step by step strategy

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JOB SEARCH STRATEGY

• The first step is to clearly define your objectives– What do you want to do? Short-term and Long-term goals

• The most common job seeking techniques are:– Relying on personal contacts or networking– Help wanted advertisement – online or newspapers– Using employment services– Contacting employers directly

• Setting up your schedule is critical to your success– Have a realistic time frame per day dedicated to your job

search– Have a plan so you can track your progress– Do not be “hit-or-miss” , rather be consistent

• Stick to it – job searching takes a daily effort

• Job hunting is tough work • Challenging spiritually, physically, emotionally and

intellectually

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The Direct Contact Method

• Make a list of companies you would like to work with– Where your interests, strengths or experience fit

• Match your skills with those companies you listed– Compare and map the company needs to your skills

• Research the companies you are best suited for– Find out who they are and what they represent

• Prepare a resume to match those companies needs– Make a company and position specific resume

• Maintain a folder for each company– Take time to be organized. It will make you more

effective

• Don’t take short cuts– Do more than you think you should

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… … do all as unto the Lorddo all as unto the LordColossians 3:17-23