1. 1 Introducing © Copyright 2010, Dahlstrom+Company, Inc. All rights reserved. www.DahlstromCo.com The Job Hunting Workshop

2. © Copyright 2010, Dahlstrom+Company, Inc. All rights reserved. www.DahlstromCo.com The Job Hunting Handbook Three things every hiring manager wants to know about you How to write a powerful resume Thirteen proven ways to get a job interview How to impress a hiring manager How to ace your job interview And a whole lot more What we’re about to learn 2

3. © Copyright 2010, Dahlstrom+Company, Inc. All rights reserved. www.DahlstromCo.com The Job Hunting Handbook Part #1 Welcome to the American Job Market 3

4. © Copyright 2010, Dahlstrom+Company, Inc. All rights reserved. www.DahlstromCo.com The Job Hunting Handbook How jobs are created 32% Growth 68% Replacement 4

5. © Copyright 2010, Dahlstrom+Company, Inc. All rights reserved. www.DahlstromCo.com The Job Hunting Handbook Will there be a job for you? 5

6. © Copyright 2010, Dahlstrom+Company, Inc. All rights reserved. www.DahlstromCo.com The Job Hunting Handbook Part #2 What kind of work would you like to do? The Job Hunting Handbook 6

7. © Copyright 2010, Dahlstrom+Company, Inc. All rights reserved. www.DahlstromCo.com The Job Hunting Handbook Why it’s important to select your own occupation 7

8. © Copyright 2010, Dahlstrom+Company, Inc. All rights reserved. www.DahlstromCo.com The Job Hunting Handbook Six easy ways to choose an occupation 8

9. © Copyright 2010, Dahlstrom+Company, Inc. All rights reserved. www.DahlstromCo.com The Job Hunting Handbook Part #3 Three things every hiring manager wants to know about you 9

10. © Copyright 2010, Dahlstrom+Company, Inc. All rights reserved. www.DahlstromCo.com The Job Hunting Handbook #1 Show you can learn the job quickly. 10

11. © Copyright 2010, Dahlstrom+Company, Inc. All rights reserved. www.DahlstromCo.com The Job Hunting Handbook #2 Show that you will do the work. 11

12. © Copyright 2010, Dahlstrom+Company, Inc. All rights reserved. www.DahlstromCo.com The Job Hunting Handbook #3 Show that you are cooperative. 12

13. © Copyright 2010, Dahlstrom+Company, Inc. All rights reserved. www.DahlstromCo.com The Job Hunting Handbook Now for some good news! 13

14. © Copyright 2010, Dahlstrom+Company, Inc. All rights reserved. www.DahlstromCo.com The Job Hunting Handbook Part #4 How to write a powerful resume 14

15. © Copyright 2010, Dahlstrom+Company, Inc. All rights reserved. www.DahlstromCo.com The Job Hunting Handbook What is a resume? 15

16. © Copyright 2010, Dahlstrom+Company, Inc. All rights reserved. www.DahlstromCo.com The Job Hunting Handbook What can you do with a resume? 16

17. © Copyright 2010, Dahlstrom+Company, Inc. All rights reserved. www.DahlstromCo.com The Job Hunting Handbook Most resumes include the following topics Your contact information Your job objective Your education Your work history The job duties Your accomplishments Personal information is optional 17

18. © Copyright 2010, Dahlstrom+Company, Inc. All rights reserved. www.DahlstromCo.com The Job Hunting Handbook Your contact information Chris E. Hiremenow 3 Gimmeachance Road Anytown, US 00000 111/222-3333 chris@spinalfusion.com 18

19. © Copyright 2010, Dahlstrom+Company, Inc. All rights reserved. www.DahlstromCo.com The Job Hunting Handbook Your job objective 19

20. © Copyright 2010, Dahlstrom+Company, Inc. All rights reserved. www.DahlstromCo.com The Job Hunting Handbook Your education 20

21. © Copyright 2010, Dahlstrom+Company, Inc. All rights reserved. www.DahlstromCo.com The Job Hunting Handbook Your work experience 21 Work Experience 6/2008-PresentAssistant, Woody”s Workshop, Anytown, US 00000 Helped plan, build, and install more than 20 custom-built projects

22. © Copyright 2010, Dahlstrom+Company, Inc. All rights reserved. www.DahlstromCo.com The Job Hunting Handbook List the job duties and requirements 22 Tools Measure, mark and draw Build and Fabricate Install

23. © Copyright 2010, Dahlstrom+Company, Inc. All rights reserved. www.DahlstromCo.com The Job Hunting Handbook Add your accomplishments 23 Tools Operated 2,000+ hours of experience with table saws, band saws, routers, shapers, dovetail jigs, mortisers, drill presses, sanders, hand planes, scrapers, chisels Measured, Marked & Helped Draw Compiled specifications for a custom-built desk for a CEO Modified blueprints for a 2,500 sq/ft retail showroom Drew plans to create a reproduction of the Lincoln Bed Helped Fabricate Built 90 linear feet of raised-panel wainscoting for courthouse Constructed 375 sq/ft home office with built-in desks, storage Assembled 288 sq/ft hospital intensive-care nursing station Helped Install

24. © Copyright 2010, Dahlstrom+Company, Inc. All rights reserved. www.DahlstromCo.com The Job Hunting Handbook Personal information Personal Reliable, good sense of humor, loves the work 24

25. © Copyright 2010, Dahlstrom+Company, Inc. All rights reserved. www.DahlstromCo.com The Job Hunting Handbook Part #5 Thirteen proven ways to get a job interview 25

26. © Copyright 2010, Dahlstrom+Company, Inc. All rights reserved. www.DahlstromCo.com The Job Hunting Handbook #1 Talk to your friends and relatives 26

27. © Copyright 2010, Dahlstrom+Company, Inc. All rights reserved. www.DahlstromCo.com The Job Hunting Handbook #2 Twitter or email your other friends 27

28. © Copyright 2010, Dahlstrom+Company, Inc. All rights reserved. www.DahlstromCo.com The Job Hunting Handbook #3 Connect with your connectors 28

29. © Copyright 2010, Dahlstrom+Company, Inc. All rights reserved. www.DahlstromCo.com The Job Hunting Handbook #4 Facebook and LinkedIn 29

30. © Copyright 2010, Dahlstrom+Company, Inc. All rights reserved. www.DahlstromCo.com The Job Hunting Handbook #5 Check the employment pages of your favorite companies 30

31. © Copyright 2010, Dahlstrom+Company, Inc. All rights reserved. www.DahlstromCo.com The Job Hunting Handbook #6 Answer some help wanted ads 31

32. © Copyright 2010, Dahlstrom+Company, Inc. All rights reserved. www.DahlstromCo.com The Job Hunting Handbook #7 Send a letter and ask for a job interview 32

33. © Copyright 2010, Dahlstrom+Company, Inc. All rights reserved. www.DahlstromCo.com The Job Hunting Handbook #8 Call the hiring manager and ask for a job interview 33

34. © Copyright 2010, Dahlstrom+Company, Inc. All rights reserved. www.DahlstromCo.com The Job Hunting Handbook #9 Look for “Now Hiring” Signs 34

35. © Copyright 2010, Dahlstrom+Company, Inc. All rights reserved. www.DahlstromCo.com The Job Hunting Handbook #10 Attend a job fair 35

36. © Copyright 2010, Dahlstrom+Company, Inc. All rights reserved. www.DahlstromCo.com The Job Hunting Handbook #11 Sign up with a temp agency 36

37. © Copyright 2010, Dahlstrom+Company, Inc. All rights reserved. www.DahlstromCo.com The Job Hunting Handbook #12 Visit your school’s career center 37

38. © Copyright 2010, Dahlstrom+Company, Inc. All rights reserved. www.DahlstromCo.com The Job Hunting Handbook #13 Visit your state’s One-Stop Career Center 38

39. © Copyright 2010, Dahlstrom+Company, Inc. All rights reserved. www.DahlstromCo.com The Job Hunting Handbook Part #6 How to write a better cover letter 39

40. © Copyright 2010, Dahlstrom+Company, Inc. All rights reserved. www.DahlstromCo.com The Job Hunting Handbook The goal of a cover letter is to get a job interview 40

41. © Copyright 2010, Dahlstrom+Company, Inc. All rights reserved. www.DahlstromCo.com The Job Hunting Handbook Attention Interest Desire Action AIDA is the secret to a great letter 41

42. © Copyright 2010, Dahlstrom+Company, Inc. All rights reserved. www.DahlstromCo.com The Job Hunting Handbook Attention Grab the manager’s attention in the very first sentence of your letter. Tell him or her why you are writing. 42

43. © Copyright 2010, Dahlstrom+Company, Inc. All rights reserved. www.DahlstromCo.com The Job Hunting Handbook Interest Capture the manager’s interest by explaining what makes you special. 43

44. © Copyright 2010, Dahlstrom+Company, Inc. All rights reserved. www.DahlstromCo.com The Job Hunting Handbook Desire Every hiring manager wants to know three things about you. Build a desire to interview you. 44

45. © Copyright 2010, Dahlstrom+Company, Inc. All rights reserved. www.DahlstromCo.com The Job Hunting Handbook Action Ask for the interview. 45

46. © Copyright 2010, Dahlstrom+Company, Inc. All rights reserved. www.DahlstromCo.com The Job Hunting Handbook Part #7 Be prepared for the hiring manager’s phone call 46

47. © Copyright 2010, Dahlstrom+Company, Inc. All rights reserved. www.DahlstromCo.com The Job Hunting Handbook Telephone talking tips 47

48. © Copyright 2010, Dahlstrom+Company, Inc. All rights reserved. www.DahlstromCo.com The Job Hunting Handbook What kind of questions will the manager ask? 48

49. © Copyright 2010, Dahlstrom+Company, Inc. All rights reserved. www.DahlstromCo.com The Job Hunting Handbook Part #8 Find three people who will give you a “positive recommendation” 49

50. © Copyright 2010, Dahlstrom+Company, Inc. All rights reserved. www.DahlstromCo.com The Job Hunting Handbook Who should you offer as references? 50

51. © Copyright 2010, Dahlstrom+Company, Inc. All rights reserved. www.DahlstromCo.com The Job Hunting Handbook Should you ask before offering someone’s name as a reference? 51

52. © Copyright 2010, Dahlstrom+Company, Inc. All rights reserved. www.DahlstromCo.com The Job Hunting Handbook What’s the best way to ask someone to be your work reference? 52

53. © Copyright 2010, Dahlstrom+Company, Inc. All rights reserved. www.DahlstromCo.com The Job Hunting Handbook What if you your old boss won’t give you a good recommendation? 53

54. © Copyright 2010, Dahlstrom+Company, Inc. All rights reserved. www.DahlstromCo.com The Job Hunting Handbook Part #9 Introducing the job application 54

55. © Copyright 2010, Dahlstrom+Company, Inc. All rights reserved. www.DahlstromCo.com The Job Hunting Handbook The job application has five main parts The job you want and your availability Your work history Your work education Your references Your signature 55

56. © Copyright 2010, Dahlstrom+Company, Inc. All rights reserved. www.DahlstromCo.com The Job Hunting Handbook #1 The first part in a job application asks about the job you want. 56

57. © Copyright 2010, Dahlstrom+Company, Inc. All rights reserved. www.DahlstromCo.com The Job Hunting Handbook #2 The job application asks about your work history. 57

58. © Copyright 2010, Dahlstrom+Company, Inc. All rights reserved. www.DahlstromCo.com The Job Hunting Handbook #3 The job application asks about your education and training. 58

59. © Copyright 2010, Dahlstrom+Company, Inc. All rights reserved. www.DahlstromCo.com The Job Hunting Handbook #4 The job application asks for the names of three references. 59

60. © Copyright 2010, Dahlstrom+Company, Inc. All rights reserved. www.DahlstromCo.com The Job Hunting Handbook #5 Finally the job application asks you to read a closing statement. 60

61. © Copyright 2010, Dahlstrom+Company, Inc. All rights reserved. www.DahlstromCo.com The Job Hunting Handbook Part #10 How to dress for a job interview 61

62. © Copyright 2010, Dahlstrom+Company, Inc. All rights reserved. www.DahlstromCo.com The Job Hunting Handbook Get a good nights sleep. Tired people look sickly. Sick people miss lots of work. 62

63. © Copyright 2010, Dahlstrom+Company, Inc. All rights reserved. www.DahlstromCo.com The Job Hunting Handbook Dress in the clothes you would wear on the job. 63

64. © Copyright 2010, Dahlstrom+Company, Inc. All rights reserved. www.DahlstromCo.com The Job Hunting Handbook Avoid loud fashion and excessive jewelry. It’s a sign that you need lots of attention. 64

65. © Copyright 2010, Dahlstrom+Company, Inc. All rights reserved. www.DahlstromCo.com The Job Hunting Handbook Shine your shoes. It says that you are a meticulous worker who pays attention to details. 65

66. © Copyright 2010, Dahlstrom+Company, Inc. All rights reserved. www.DahlstromCo.com The Job Hunting Handbook Smile. Smile big. It’s the most important thing in your wardrobe. 66

67. © Copyright 2010, Dahlstrom+Company, Inc. All rights reserved. www.DahlstromCo.com The Job Hunting Handbook Part #11 How to ace your job interview 67

68. © Copyright 2010, Dahlstrom+Company, Inc. All rights reserved. www.DahlstromCo.com The Job Hunting Handbook All interviews are different. Each manager has his or her own style. 68

69. © Copyright 2010, Dahlstrom+Company, Inc. All rights reserved. www.DahlstromCo.com The Job Hunting Handbook Let’s put on a show 69

70. © Copyright 2010, Dahlstrom+Company, Inc. All rights reserved. www.DahlstromCo.com The Job Hunting Handbook What kind of questions does the manager expect you to ask? 70

71. © Copyright 2010, Dahlstrom+Company, Inc. All rights reserved. www.DahlstromCo.com The Job Hunting Handbook Be prepared to ask a few questions during your interview. 71

72. © Copyright 2010, Dahlstrom+Company, Inc. All rights reserved. www.DahlstromCo.com The Job Hunting Handbook How will you know when the interview is over? 72

73. © Copyright 2010, Dahlstrom+Company, Inc. All rights reserved. www.DahlstromCo.com The Job Hunting Handbook Part #12 Four things to do once your interview Is over 73

74. © Copyright 2010, Dahlstrom+Company, Inc. All rights reserved. www.DahlstromCo.com The Job Hunting Handbook #1 Send a thank-you note. 74

75. © Copyright 2010, Dahlstrom+Company, Inc. All rights reserved. www.DahlstromCo.com The Job Hunting Handbook #2 Mail the manager a special letter 75

76. © Copyright 2010, Dahlstrom+Company, Inc. All rights reserved. www.DahlstromCo.com The Job Hunting Handbook #3 Call the manager to see if you got the job. 76

77. © Copyright 2010, Dahlstrom+Company, Inc. All rights reserved. www.DahlstromCo.com The Job Hunting Handbook #4 If you didn’t get the job, stay in touch with the hiring manager. 77

78. © Copyright 2010, Dahlstrom+Company, Inc. All rights reserved. www.DahlstromCo.com The Job Hunting Handbook Part #13 3 important final tips 78

79. © Copyright 2010, Dahlstrom+Company, Inc. All rights reserved. www.DahlstromCo.com The Job Hunting Handbook #1 Getting a good job takes work, make sure you apply to five companies every day. 79

80. © Copyright 2010, Dahlstrom+Company, Inc. All rights reserved. www.DahlstromCo.com The Job Hunting Handbook #2 Sell yourself. Become the solution to the hiring manager’s needs. 80

81. © Copyright 2010, Dahlstrom+Company, Inc. All rights reserved. www.DahlstromCo.com The Job Hunting Handbook #3 Include a good mix of small, medium, and large companies. 81

82. © Copyright 2010, Dahlstrom+Company, Inc. All rights reserved. www.DahlstromCo.com The Job Hunting Handbook Good Luck! —Harry Dahlstrom 82

83. © Copyright 2010, Dahlstrom+Company, Inc. All rights reserved. www.DahlstromCo.com The Job Hunting Handbook © 2010, Dahlstrom+Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced without the express written permission of Dahlstrom+Company, Inc. www.DahlstromCo.com 800.222.0009 Written by Harry Dahlstrom PowerPoint by Kyle Hawkes Photography © Getty Images, iStockPhoto ©