JOB SEARCH SKILLS

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JOB SEARCH SKILLS STRATEGIES??????
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• Kinan A. Bahnassi
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• DONT GET FIRED
• BEFORE YOU GET HIRED

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How do people find jobs
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• Who is the Employer ?

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What do employers want?
Analytical Skills
Honesty/Integrity
Flexibility/Adaptability
Communication Skills
Motivation/Initiative
Strong Work Ethics
Teamwork Skills
Computer Skills
Interpersonal Skills
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• Exceed the Expectations

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First Impressions

• Its human nature to make assumptions from first
  impressions
• What is his occupation?
• Who does he hang out with?
• What does he sound like?
• What does he smell like?
• Where are you most likely to find this person?
• Does this person look confident? Dependable?

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Transforming Your ImageFrom Student
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to Professional
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• Are you looking for a job?

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Remember STEPS TO SUCCESS

• Self Assessment
• Job Market Research
• Prepare Materials Develop Job Search Skills
• Networking
• Conduct Job Search

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Self Assessment

• Identify your
• Values
• Interests
• Matching Skills
• Prepare effective materials
• Experiences
• Goals

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Self Assessment - Know Yourself

• What are your strengths?
• What are your weaknesses?
• Why are you different?
• Why should they hire you?

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Self-Assessment -Define your criteria

• What are SIX things you need to know?

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Job Market Research

• Conduct Informational Interviews
• Professional Associations (Employments, NGOs)
  
• Professors
• Professionals in the field
• Research the job market
• Where are the jobs?
  
• Who is hiring?
  
• What career fields are in demand?
• What are the qualifications needed (certificates,
  education, etc)

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Preparation Materials

• Documents
• Resume, Cover Letter, transcripts,
  recommendations etc
• References
• Past employers
• Professors/Instructors
• Interview skills
• Mock interviews
• Practice answering interview questions

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3 Ps - Preparations
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Marketing Preparation

• Develop Marketing Conversational skills
• Professional interview dress
• Suit, shoes, accessories, etc
• Prepare for several options since you might have
  second third interviews
• Professional voice mail/email service and
  professional sounding messages.

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Networking

• Develop a career network
• (The hidden job market)
• Assess your current network and that of your
  parents, relatives, friends. Include a list of
  whom each of them know.
• Tell everyone you know that you are conducting a
  job search and ask for their assistance.

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Networking Contacts

• Sources of Contacts
• Professors, administrators.
• Supervisors from any previous jobs including
  internships or part-time jobs.
• Members of professional associations.
• Friends, relatives, or contacts from community.

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Conduct Job Search

• Commit a considerable amount of time
• A job search can be thought of as a full-time job
  in itself.
• Start the process early
• Especially research and preparation. Do not wait
  until the last semester before graduation to
  begin the process.

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Conduct Job Search

• Job Search Tracking
• Spreadsheet or binder with all your job search
  correspondence, notes, list of network contacts
  and applications, notes on when to follow up on
  applications, a calendar of important dates, etc.

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Conduct Job Search

• Pursue advertised vacancies
• Popular job listing websites
• Employer websites
• Professional association websites
• Classified ads most are online or newspapers
• Do not blindly submit resumes, make the
  connection

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Conduct Job Search

• Improve your chances
• Target your resume to the job description.
• Personalize your response as much as possible.
• Follow up with hiring manager if possible.

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Final Advice

• Be persistent
• A successful job search takes a lot of hard work
  and time.
• Take control of your job search
• You are the one ultimately responsible for your
  job search.
• Be flexible!
• Do not create your own obstacles by developing
  job search goals that cannot be met.
• Stay positive!
• A positive attitude is a must.

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Thank You for Listening