career search workshop
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This presentation contains notes from a seminar we conduct to help you create your next career opportunity. It will provide you with a high-level overview of key elements for resume development, networking, and managing interview conversations. Contact me for the full details.TRANSCRIPT
CAREER SEARCH WORKSHOP CAREER MOMENTUM GENERATOR BY LABAUGH AND ASSOCIATES
Sponsored by
JC Malone Associates
www.jcmalone.com
Staffing – Outplacement – Training
Presented by
Eric Brown
502.262.9904
WELCOME + INTRODUCTIONS + AGENDA
What are Your Challenges?
Networking
Answering Interview Questions
Writing an Attention-Getting Resume
Managing a Successful Career Campaign
What are Your Goals?
WHAT ARE YOUR CHALLENGES?
NETWORKING
Job Market Matrix
Hidden Job Market
Public Job Market
Where the Jobs are 85% 15%
Where the Job Seekers are
15% 85%
NETWORKING
Why are employers reluctant to publicize jobs?
Don’t want agony of a candidate search
Want to keep restructuring plans quiet
Don’t want to alert competition to expansion
Positions from long-term retirements, downsizings, and expansions don’t need to be immediately filled
NETWORKING
Reasons to Network
New Job Possibilities
Comments on Your Resume
Latest Industry News, Threats, and Opportunities
Wage Ranges
NETWORKING
Tertiary MarketPeople You Know Who Don’t Have Jobs
Secondary MarketPeople You Don’t Know Who Don’t Have Jobs
Primary MarketPeople You Don’t Know Who Have Jobs – Yay!
NETWORKING
Letters of Introduction
Bridges
Targets
C. A. R. D.
“Not looking for a Job!”
NETWORKING
FriendsRelativesNeighbors
ClassmatesCo-workers
Religious GroupsSocial ClubsSocial Media
Sales PeopleBankers
Hair StylistGovernmentHome Repair
Other Job SeekersHealthcare Professionals
Your Own Category
Activity – List A Connections in these categories
NETWORKING
Managing the Networking Meeting
Opening – 5 Minutes Rapport + Elevator Overview + Agenda
Body – 10 MinutesQuestions
Close – 5 MinutesThank youRequest for Other People to Contact
ANSWERING INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
Be Prepared
2-minute AdvertisementBackground + Education (15 seconds)Early Career (30 seconds)Highlights + Accomplishments (60 seconds)Why you are Here (15 seconds)
Stories and Examples
Practice…Practice…Practice!
ANSWERING INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
“Tell me about yourself.”
Have a Plan
“Would you like me to tell you about my experience as a manager or as a member of a project team?”
Be Brief – Don’t Ramble – 2 Minutes is Sufficient
ANSWERING INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
“Tell me about yourself.”
Be Positive
“My last company had a restructuring and I was affected. It was a good experience for me and I’m excited to embark on my next career path.”
ANSWERING INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
Behavioral Questions
“What would you do if…”
C. ClarifyO. Obtain their inputA. Add your inputC. Compromise or Consensus H. Help develop a plan
ANSWERING INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
Behavioral Questions
“Tell me about a time when…”
C. CircumstancesA. Approach (C.O.A.C.H)R. Result E. Exit – Summarize
ANSWERING INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
“What are your weaknesses?”
Share a story about a weakness you had and overcame
Describe a strength as it can be a weakness
I like to get things done and sometimes this looks aggressive to others.
What questions are you most concerned about answering?
WRITING AN ATTENTION-GETTING RESUME
Describe what you did and the impact you had at each position
List key accomplishments
Reduced employee turnover by 40%Grew business unit from $1.5 million to $4.2 million
WRITING AN ATTENTION-GETTING RESUME
Make sure your resume expresses how you...
…can make them money
…can save them money
…have a special skill
…have a unique relevant experience
MANAGING A SUCCESSFUL CAREER CAMPAIGN
Use a spreadsheet or CRM to track all of your contacts, bridge people, targets, and follow-up
Keep people who help you updated on your progress with multiple touches
Get an accountability partner or coach to see you through the highs and lows of the campaign
OPEN DISCUSSION
WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS