job search from a recruiters perspective by jay meschke hcs 05 15-13

Job Search From a Recruiter’s Perspective

Jay Meschke

President, EFL Associates & CBIZ Human Capital Services, Inc.

May 15, 2013

Set the Stage

Consultants in Executive Search

Recession ended in June 2009 (Newsweek)

Employment markets improved beginning Q4 2009

Unemployment rates, the truth behind the statistics

Unemployment in an Improving Economy


Common perception, supported by monthly reports

from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

7.6% unemployment

In reality, a strong correlation exists between

unemployment percentage and education

Unemployment in an Improving Economy


Bachelor’s degree or above 3.8%

Some college or an associate’s degree

6.4%

High school graduate 7.6%

Less than high school diploma 11.1%

Bureau of Labor Statistics Table A4: Employment status of the civilian population 25 years and over by educational attainment

According to a recent WorldatWork survey, more than 85% of employees intend to leave their current job as the economy improves

– The survey asked: “Do you plan to pursue new job opportunities as the economy improves?”

Projected Turnover as the Economy Improves


http://www.right.com/news-and-events/press-releases/2012-press-releases/item24318.aspx

2009 2012

60% Yes, I intend to leave 86%

21% Maybe, so I am networking 8%

6% Not likely, but I have updated my resume 1%

13% No, I intend to stay 5%

Job Search . . . In a Modern World


Classified advertisements

Traditional job boards: Monster.com,

CareerBuilder.com

Industry networking

Search firms

– Temporary help agencies

– Employment agencies

– Contingency headhunters

– Retainer-based executive search firms

Job Search in a Modern World: The Past


The Four Pillars of a Successful Job Search


Success

Job Search

Move to a strategic approach, not

tactical

Multi-pronged methodologies –

do not only solely rely upon point

& click strategy

– Job seekers must be willing

and motivated to use a

holistic plan of attack

Job Search: Paradigm Shift


Prepare for Greatness – Set Yourself up for Success

Networking and face-to-face interaction is at the forefront of a successful job search today

– Multiple resume versions (e-mail friendly); no excuse to have a poor resume

– Effective targeting of industries & organizations

– Developing, fostering, reinvigorating contact portfolio

– Conducting a campaign

– Informational interviews

– Reference selection & due diligence management

Pillar I: Networking


Technologies

– LinkedIn (e.g., “Groups” feature)

– Facebook

– Twitter

– Google+

– Craigslist

– MySpace

Pillar II: Social Networking


Web Crawlers / Spiders

– Simply Hired

– Indeed

– FlipDog

– CareerBuilder

Pillar III: Aggregators


Types of Recruiters– Employment Agencies– Contingency Firms– Retainer Based Firms

Interaction with recruiters– Know how to play the game (nuances) – Tricks of the trade

Get listed in database Visit with the “right” people Give something back in return Do not get frustrated

Pillar IV: Recruiters


Job Seeker

Understand what drives an executive search consultant (filling searches, picking up new work)

Be savvy about the hierarchy of a search firm– Search Consultants– Research Associates– Database Administrators

Note: search firms have varying database capabilities Use “guilt” to your best advantage Do not become a stalker or a serial applicant Patience is a virtue when you are a candidate

Other Tricks of the Trade


Advent of broad-based assistance for the masses (free and/or low cost alternatives)

– Churches

– Job clubs

– Library resources

– Community Colleges

– Re-training

The New World of Job Search


MOTTO: “Does it make sense?”

Time Frustrations

Managing the emotions

Motivation

A bias for action

Job Search: Challenges


Questions?


Jay Meschke is President of CBIZ Human Capital Services and EFL Associates

With over 20 years of experience in the human capital space, Meschke is routinely sought after as a subject matter expert in the field of executive search, recruiting, career management, and human capital services

Has been quoted in numerous publications such as US News & World Report, MSNBC.com, CNN.com, The Wall Street Journal, Kansas City Star, Entrepreneur Magazine, Business Week, TheStreet.com, Kansas City Business Journal, and Kennedy Publications, among others

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