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Title: Welcome to Todays Seminar on Reenergizing Your Work Search


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To get credit for attending today, check in with
the receptionist at the front desk. Failure to do
so may delay your claim.
_________________________________________
Any questions about your claim should be directed
to 1-800-266-2252 option 3 or hold on the line.
_________________________________________
During the presentation All cell phones and
pagers must be turned off
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As a reminder no food or drinks are allowed in
the Resource Center
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Welcome to Todays Seminar on Helpful Resources
and Tips for Re-energizing Your Job Search.
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  • Today we will look at some key elements of work
    search to see if there are areas that may need to
    be re-examined to help you re-energize your
    search for employment.
  • We will explore tools to identify transferable
    skills and stop-gap employment.
  • We will also go over helpful resources and tips
    for budgeting and additional assistance you may
    want to consider while you are unemployed.

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Evaluation
  • Are you finding jobs to apply to? Are you getting
    interviews?
  • Are you able to identify your transferable
    skills? Have you begun a cross-industrial search?
  • Have you been able to network effectively?

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The Importance of Follow-up on Contacts, Work
Search and Interviews
  • When and how do you follow-up
  • On resumes sent?
  • On applications sent in or filled out?
  • After an interview?
  • On contacts made or given?
  • On leads you have heard or read about?
  • Thank you notes or e-mails sent for various
    assistance?

Follow-up is a big part of expanding your
networks and contacts. This practice can give
your job search a much needed shot in the arm!
Helpful examples of follow-up
I realize you may not have any openings now, but
I would still like to talk to you about the
possibility of future openings.
I appreciate the opportunity to have interviewed
with you. While I am disappointed I was not
selected for the position, I am impressed by your
company and would like to discuss how my skills
may fit other needs you may have.
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Networking Documenting Work Search Contacts
  • How and when do I document my work search?
  • What tools am I using and how am I organizing
    these contacts?
  • Where do I keep this documentation?
  • Who is my network?
  • How often am I using and adding contacts to my
    network?
  • Am I contacting all referrals, agencies,
    employers?

Helpful Questions
Helpful Tips
Do you know of any openings for people with my
skills?
Contact employers directly.
Follow up after all interviews.
Do you know of someone else who may know of
openings?
A carefully documented work search can help
increase your networks.
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Tips for Staying Positive
  • Join support groups (networks, alumni, community,
    career centers).
  • Get key support from other job seekers.
  • Get actively involved (volunteer, contribute,
    make connections in the community).
  • Conduct fact-finding or informational interviews.
  • Get a temporary foot-in-the-door.
  • Find ways to increase your marketability.
  • Create an efficient workspace for job hunting
    and get organized.
  • Give yourself credit for your efforts.

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Identifying Transferable Skills and Resources to
Assist you in expanding your work search.
  • Do I know my transferable skills and abilities?
  • What other industries could use my knowledge,
    abilities, skills and background?
  • What other jobs could I apply for with my
    transferable skills?
  • Have I set up a skills-based resume to help me
    search outside my industry?
  • Schedule a meeting with a NHES staff person for
    assistance in helping to identify your
    transferable skills.
  • In our Resource Center you can access the
    web-based ONET, Occupational Outlook Handbook
    and Company Info. sites.
  • Helpful labor market information can assist you
    with expanding your work search across area
    industries.

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Human Resources
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Basic job summary
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Surveys on economic conditions, publications,
education training info. career and job
projections and much more!
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Company Research Information
  • Periodicals in our resource center such as
    Tower Publication, NH Business Review,
    Newspapers.
  • Most major internet search engines can help you
    obtain company information. Simply type in the
    company name.
  • Popular job sites will have a company profile
    often full of helpful information like mission
    statements and corporate initiatives.
  • The NHES Resource Center in your area will have
    chamber of commerce and local business
    information resources.
  • The NHES ELMI NHetwork link

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Stop Gap Employment
Stop Gap employment is part- or full-time
employment that helps to meet financial needs,
but is not the ultimate employment goal
  • Some advantages
  • May extend benefits if done early enough
  • More funds coming into your household
  • Shows potential employers willingness and ability
    to work
  • Even part-time work looks good to an employer
  • May add to skills and experience
  • May add networking contacts, references, and
    recommendations
  • Good for overall moral

Remember to keep looking for work!
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Striking a Balance
Many Items to Juggle...
  • Schedule
  • Finances
  • Job Search

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Schedule Tips
Make prioritized to-do lists. Daily to-do lists
will keep you on track and remind you of which
job-search tasks are most important and will be
most productive. You'll be much less vulnerable
to distractions and interruptions if you stick
to a list.
Schedule in other daily activities to help you
balance your time and maintain a structure to
your daily/weekly schedule.
Set smaller goals for yourself. Celebrate each
achievement. Reward yourself by taking breaks to
get away from stress.
Sticking to a good schedule now will help when
you start your new job!
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Finances
  • It is not uncommon to try to ignore bills,
    especially when in a tough financial situation
  • Do not be fearful about contacting your creditors
  • Talk to creditors and discuss a plan so that
  • Your credit rating wont be badly affected
  • Creditors can understand your current situation
    and work with you during this difficult time
  • Review the plan regularly as your situation
    changes

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Make a Plan
  • Know what is owed and to whom it is owed
  • Determine how much can be paid back and when
  • Talk to creditors and discuss the plan
  • Control spending by sticking to the plan
  • Dont add to household debt
  • Review the plan regularly
  • Track progress
  • Keep up with bills and daily expenses
  • Make changes as needed

Resource booklet Managing Money in Difficult
Times is available for more helpful tips and
strategies.
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Job Search
  • Job search should remain your primary focus even
    with many other demands
  • Keep your job search skills sharp, practice and
    refine your strategy

WORK
  • Talk with a career counselor or coach and get
    feedback
  • Expand your network of contacts
  • Seek out support and feedback
  • Research other job search targets and leads

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Additional Assistance
  • If unemployment compensation benefits exhaust,
    there are other agencies and organizations that
    can help you
  • Health Human Services

www.dhhs.state.nh.us
  • Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
  • Food Stamps
  • Women with Infants Children (WIC)
  • Community Action Programs
  • Fuel Assistance
  • Food Pantry

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Additional Assistance
  • Veterans
  • May be eligible for non-monetary assistance at VA
  • State Veterans Council

www.state.nh.us/nhveterans 1-800-622-9230
  • City or Town Offices
  • Can often help with housing payments
    (rent/mortgage)
  • Churches
  • Often can help with various needs including food
    pantries
  • Other
  • Legal aid
  • Health Services

NHES Resource Center will have additional
resource information about area agencies and
local assistance groups
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What Am I Missing?
  • What areas am I missing to have a better job
    search?
  • How can I close these gaps?
  • What will I change or add to my job search after
    today?

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The End
Any questions about your claim should be directed
to 1-800-266-2252 option 3 or hold on the line.
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