Job Search

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Job Search
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Career Interest Self Assessment

• What do I want to do?
• What are my current options?
• Is it time for me to pursue a dream?
• Is this a good time for me to go back to school?
• What skills and abilities do I need to develop?
• What do I need to do?
• What motivates me?
• What are my interests?
• Im Ready to begin my job search
• What geographic locations am I willing to work?
• How far am I willing to commute?
• What type of job do I want to pursue?

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Job Search Tools

• Networking
• Searching the Internet
• Temporary to Permanent Positions
• Job Search Firms

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Networking
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The Benefits of Networking

• Quickest way to discover open positions
• Most reliable source of leads
• Helps you find out more about prospective
  employers

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Creating the Contact List

• Co-Workers and former co-workers
• Friends and Relatives
• Professional Associations
• Classmates

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Information Gathering Sheet

• Contact
• Referred by
• Outcome/Notes
• Referrals Obtained

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Job Search Networking

• Know the purpose for contacting your network.
• Know what you want to do, where you want to work
  or how the contact might be helpful to you.
• Think about what companies you want to target
  through networking and how you can identify
  connections that will lead you to those
  employers.

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Job Search Networking

• Don't act desperate.
• Your contacts will be much more willing to help
  someone who is confident and capable than someone
  groveling, whining and desperate.
• Don't forget that as high a priority as it is to
  you, your job search is not so to most of your
  network

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Job Search Networking

• Respect your contact.
• Don't drop into a contact's office uninvited
• When you call a current or prospective member of
  your network, always ask if he has time to talk. 
  
• Get permission before using a network contact's
  name.
• Remember they are putting their reputation on the
  line if they recommend you.

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Job Search Networking

• Aggressive vs Assertive
• Don't be pushy and aggressive. Being aggressive
  is self centered no respect for those you are
  interacting with.

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Job Search Networking

• Aggressive vs Assertive
• Being assertive means that you persistently go
  after your goal keeping in mind the needs of
  those you come in contact with.
• Be sensitive to just how much a contact is
  willing to do for you and don't push beyond that
  limit. Be aware of body language, choice of
  words, and tone. Most people will understand your
  assertiveness

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1-MINUTE PRESENTATION
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1-MINUTE PRESENTATION

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• Name
• I was referred to you by
• Current Position / Title /Employer
• Recent Change-
• As you may know, due to the damages from
  Hurricane Ike UTMB is progressing through a
  substantial/major reduction in force
• Bridge to Now
• Let them know what you want
• I am currently seeking a new position
• I would just like to know more about
  opportunities at your company/firm/ organization
• Education/ Credentials
• Years of Experience
• Short example of the type of work that you
  currently do

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Searching The Internet

• Internet Job Search Checklist
• What is your Internet Profile?
• Where to find the jobs
• Applying for a Job on the Internet
• Protecting Your Privacy
• Additional Tips

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Ask yourself

• What geographic locations am I willing to work?
• How far am I willing to commute?
• What type of job do I want to pursue?

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Searching The Internet

• Internet Job Search Checklist
• Electronic Resume
• Cover Letter Template
• Valid Professional Email Account
• Current Contact Information
• List of Companies you would like to work for

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• What is your Internet Profile?
• Email address
• Instant Message Accounts
• Google Yourself
• Blogs
• Myspace, Facebook, and other networking sites
• Forum/ Bulletin Board Posts
• Your internet profile should be professional and
  place you in a favorable position.

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Where to Find the Jobs

• Best place to find job postings
• Company websites
• Professional organizations
• Geographic area Chamber of Commerce

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Major Employers

• UT Components
• UT Health Science Center at Houston
• UT M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
• UT Health Science Center at San Antonio
• UT Southwester Medical Center at Dallas
• UT Arlington
• UT Austin
• UT Dallas
• UT Tyler
• UT San Antonio
• UT Permian Basin

Local Major Employers NASA Mainland Medical
Center Clear Lake Regional Medical Harris
County Hospital Dist. Boeing Corporation United
Space Alliance Lockheed Martin Space Center
Houston
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Research the company

• Benefits
• Culture
• Industry
• Ethics
• Values
• Current State of the business (google the
  company)

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Where to Find the Jobs

• Job Boards
• www.careerbuilder.com
• hotjobs.yahoo.com
• www.flipdog.com
• www.monster.com
• www.indeed.com
• www.simplyhired.com
• www.houstonjobs.com

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Protecting Your Privacy

• Read the privacy policy.
• Make sure you can delete the resume.
• Post your resume sparingly.
• Use a disposable email address.
• Omit references on your resume.
• Limit personal information.
• Safeguard financial data.
• Protect your Social Security number.
• Be realistic about risks. 
• Avoid vague offers.
• Handling unsolicited email about your resume
  posting.
• Keep good records.

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Other Job Search Options

• Temporary to Permanent Positions
• Job Search Firms
• Temp. Agency