jobs steps search

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Step for Job Search
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Job Searching

• People changed jobs every 3 years
• People on average have 5 careers
• Many times in your life you will need to conduct
  a job search. So, Its important to know the
  process

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Objectives

• Learn the steps for successful job search
• Review the must have marketing tools
• Job hunting resources
• Prepare to start search

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Step 1 Get Organized

• Identify career goals and objectives
• What sort of job am I looking for?
• Where do I want to work?
• What do I value in my work?
• Realistically assess your strengths, weaknesses,
  skills, and abilities
• Ready your marketing tools

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Marketing Tools

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Reference Page Recommendations
• Mustangjobs.com
• Portfolio
• Polished Interviewing Skills

JOBURBAN can help you develop these tools
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Step 2 Research the Market

• Identify and rank information on companies
• Largest
• Fastest growing
• Most profitable
• Research annual reports of companies
• Use the web or local libraries

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Job Search Resources

• Joburban.com
• Full Time and Internship Positions
• On Campus Recruiting
• Newspapers Professional Journals
• Telephone and Online Directories
• Minnesota Workforce Center
• Chamber of Commerce
• Governmental Agencies

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Job Search Resources

• Internet Job Sites
• Super Sites
• Visibility to employers makes these sites popular
  (e.g. Joburban.com , Monster)
• Hub Sites
• Still well know but smaller sitestarget specific
  groups (e.g. The Laddersfor executives)
• Niche Sites
• Smaller sites often associated with a profession
  or industry association (e.g. Joburban.com,
  LandIt.org)

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On line Job Search

• Use Safe Job Sites
• Refine your job search using keywords and advance
  search options
• Apply to positions you are qualified for
• Set up Email Job Alerts or Job Agents
• Upload and Post your Resume
• Write a Customized Cover Letter

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Step 3 Network Target Your Market

• Develop a systematic list of people who could
  provide company information and referrals
• Family Friends
• Past Employers
• Professional Organizations
• Faculty and staff
• Create a list of employers you want to work
  forcontact these companies for job and
  internship opportunities

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Step 4 Pace Yourself Stay with it

• Keep a written log of contacts, callbacks, and
  interviews.
• Develop short long term action plans
• Seek feedback from others
• Review and adjust your objectives as needed

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Step 5 Prepare for the Interview

• Decide on clothes to give you the professional
  look
• Practice your Interview Skills
• What to bringPad folio, extra resumes, reference
  page, professional pen, questions for interviewer

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Step 6 Make Sure to Follow Through

• Follow up with the employer within 1-2 weeks of
  sending your resume
• Always send Thank You Letters after an
  interviewwithin 24 hours
• Follow directionssend the information the
  employer requests

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Step 7 Be Persistent

• Job searching takes timethe average search is
  4-6 months
• RememberFollow up is key
• Be open minded about potential opportunities

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Recapping the 7 Steps

1. Get organized
2. Research the market
3. Network and conduct info interviews
4. Pace yourself stay with it
5. Prepare for the interview
6. Make sure to follow through
7. Be persistent

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Need Help?

• Contact www.joburban.com