BA 623 Human Resource Issues

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Never continue in a job you don't enjoy. If
you're happy in what you're doing, you'll like
yourself, you'll have inner peace. And if you
have that, along with physical health, you will
have had more success than you could possibly
have imagined. - Johnny
Carson, legendary former host of The Tonight
Show
Chapter 9 PREPARING FOR AND CONDUCTING AN
EFFECTIVE JOB SEARCH
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The Job Search(Leaving Base Camp)

• Ascending the Mountain more challenging and
  outside the comfort zone (for most of us)
• The Job Search (Chapter 9)
• Preparing for Job Interviews (Chapter 10)
• Shining in Job Interviews (Chapter 11)
• Negotiating and Evaluating Job Offers (Chapter 12)

I continued climbing, and as I did so I grew
colder and colderA carapace of ice formed over
my goggles, making it difficult to see. I began
to lose feeling in my feet. My fingers turned to
wood. It seemed increasingly unsafe to keep going
up in these conditions. I was at the head of the
line, at 23,300 feet.
- Jon Krakauer, Into Thin Air
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The Job Search(Learning Objectives)

• Recognize Reasons People Search for New Jobs (or
  Careers)
• Learn an Effective Job Search Management Process
• Identify Potential Sources of Job Leads
• Understand the Importance of Job Application Forms

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The Job Search (Reasons to Search)

• Unemployment Involuntary or Voluntary
• Educational Transition ? in Qualifications
• Insufficient Funds Expenses Income
• Misfit Dread Work- dont like job, people, etc
• Career Transition Plateau or Burnout
• Grass is Greener More Excellent Fit Elsewhere
• Personal Fulfillment Doing What You Love

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The Job Search (Managing the Process)

• 3 Phases
• Preparation precedes power (facilitates an
  effective and efficient job search)
• Execution outshine other applicantson paper
  and in personto achieve desired search
  objectives
• Completion deal effectively with outcomes of
  the execution phase

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TM 9 Job Search Strategies(Managing the
Process - Preparation)

• Preparation (maintain focus, keep organized)
• Define the Scope
• objective- what industry, position and
  where/
• when do you want to be 3 yrs from now
• criteria- what is important to you
  challenging
• work, hours work environment, starting
• income, commute, etc
• timeframe- when do you want to reach this
• objective /
• Identify Potential Employers- send out A LOT of
  resumes??- Identify 10 companies, Fortune, etc
• Research, research, research- FULL TIME JOB
• Update Career Travel Documents (Resume, CL,
  Portfolio)
• Develop Tracking Tool- folders for each comp,
• excel spreadsheet with pertinent data (when
• called, who spoke to, etc)

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TM 9 Job Search Strategies(Managing the
Process - Execution)

• EXECUTION ( generate job leads, sell yourself)
  
• Tap Your Network First- FIRST
• tell them you are looking for a job
• send an updated resume to 10 most
• important and ask for feedback
• ask for referrals and who they may know
  
• in target companies (list of 10
  approach)
• keep them updated at all times
• Tap Other Sources- (see next slide)
• Audition Effectively
• first how you look on paper
• practice, practice, practice (review CD)
• Never burn bridges, and always follow up

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The Job Search (Trek Activity)
TREK TASK 20 JOB SEARCH SCOPE Define the scope
of your job search at this point. Write down your
primary objective (why are you searching?), 3-5
key criteria (of the position you aspire to), and
time frame (best-case and worst-case). Rank the
criteria in order of importance. Seek feedback
on these aspects of your job search.
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The Job Search (Other Sources of Job Leads)

• Employers
• Career Services
• Internet (e.g., www.monster.com www.salary.com)
• Professional Associations
• Want Ads
• Employment Agencies
• Career/Job Fairs
• Chambers of Commerce
• Internships/Volunteer Opportunities

DISCUSSION QUESTION Which sources do you think
will be most beneficial to you at this point in
your search?
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TM 9 Job Search Strategies(Managing the
Process - Completion)

• COMPLETION (closes the deal)
• Negotiate the Offer (research position salary
  ranges if possible understand and BELIEVE what
  your worth is to the company CHP 12
• Audit the Process (why/ how did you get or not
  get the job bad resume, under qualified, blow
  the interview, lack of research, etc) take notes
  right after interview
• Persist Without Discouragement- it is natural to
  feel discouraged, have doubts BUT you MUST
  believe in yourself ( remember, know thyself?)
  do confidence/ ego building exercises like- spend
  ??, go on a new date, see your MOM!!
• ATTITUDE, ATTITUDE, STAY POSITIVE!!

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Job Search Strategies(Job Application Forms)

• An Underestimated Document- even with a good
  resume, jobs can be lost.
• Follow Directions!!!- be specific, not long
  winded but answer every question N/A if not
  applicable
• Neatness Counts?- write legible, check spelling,
  perfect grammar, etc
• Be Accurate and Honest- compare with resume
• Salary Questions- dont exagerate
• Employment History and References- s/a resume
• Date and sign
• Looking great on paper is one thing wowing
  people in person is another
• Check out the full set of
  guidelines on page 107.

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The Job Search(KTA Principle)

• Managing this process the job search can be a
  full-time job and should be approached in an
  organized, comprehensive manner. (p. 100)

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The Job Search (Summary)

• TREK LIST
• Job Search Management Process
• I know the 3 main phases of the
  processpreparation, execution, and completion.
• Scope
• I have determined the scope (main objective, key
  criteria, and time frame) of my search.
• Job Leads
• I consult with my network members and use other
  relevant sources to obtain meaningful job leads.
• Chin Up
• I wont get discouraged if I dont get what I
  want immediately.
• Job Applications
• I learned key guidelines for successful
  completion of application forms.