1. JOB SEARCH Done By: Sarah Taamneh Reem Zubaide Amany Mazen Noor Khawaja Liana lutfe

2. JOB SEARCH We will cover these topics: Job Search Blueprint. What do we mean by a job search. The components of job search (three steps). How to make your CV. Ten steps to find a job.

3. Job Search Blueprint Thinking about what you want out of life & getting a job that is compatible with those needs is a difficult & time consuming process. Unless you ‘re willing to work, work, work…. Thinking about what you want from life & employment is not a simple task.

4. Job Search Blueprint (cont.) The process of finding employment takes considerable time & effort. University for career development advices job searchers that finding the [ PERFECT JOB ] can take 6 to 18 months !!!!!! However, the average time it takes to find employment varies from field to field.

5. What Do We Mean By A JOB SEARCH????? We can see from our life that searching for a job can be highly competitive. That why we see some job seekers give up looking & remain in their current job or jump at the first offer. A Successful job requires patience, persistence, & careful planning.

6. What Do We Mean By A JOB SEARCH????? (cont.) A JOB SEARCH can be defined as a systematic process, requiring personal initiative that results in securing satisfying job leads. And this process is accomplished in 3 steps as we will see.

7. The components of job search The 1 st step required when choosing a career is analyzing your self. The process of knowing your self is not an easy one. It requires more than an awareness of your vital statistics. This self analyzing includes thinking about what you want out of life (Goals), what’s important to you (Values), what you enjoy doing (Interests), & what abilities you have (Skills & Achievements)..

8. The components of job search (cont.) After understanding your self, you can begin to investigate your careers which is the 2 nd component for a JOB SEARCH. When investigating a career, consider the type of work, the job outlook, the training, the salary, benefits, & working conditions in your area & around the country.

9. The components of job search (cont.) The 3 rd component of the job search is: Identifying sources of job leads.. Finding the right job in today’s economy can challenge the most talented & skilled workers. You would probably start looking for leads by checking the advertisements, the Internet, attending auto shows, visiting dealers, asking friends & family…. etc.

10. CV writing Now we will talk about an important topic in JOB SEARCH Which is [ HOW TO WRITE YOUR CV ???]… In today's fast moving and competitive world of recruitment, creating an effective job CV can often mean the difference between success and failure. It can take time and a great deal of effort to produce something which sells your skills and abilities in an inspiring way and gets you the interview within 2 pages.

11. CV writing (CONT.) By following a few simple rules and advice, you can maximize your chances and stand out from the other applicants.

12. CV writing (CONT.) The Rules are: Rule # 1 : Get inside the HR departments head. Rule # 2 : Think about how your CV will get through the initial stage. Rule # 3 : Clearly define the headings for your CV. Rule # 4 : Make it easy for them.

13. CV writing (CONT.) 1) Get inside the HR departments head Put simply they don't have the time to read the CV that is more than two pages and all the relevant information is hidden in long paragraphs. Fancy formatting, colored text or multiple fonts do not impress. They ask themselves, Is this person trying to hide something? Are he trying to cover for their lack of experience for the job behind a flashy CV? Are there spelling mistakes or poor punctuation? This person is just sloppy!

14. CV writing (CONT.) 2) Think about how your CV will get through the initial stage Make sure your CV is concise and to the point. They need to see your experience, skills and achievements in the first half a minute. They know what they want and you have what they want so why distract them by adding in lots of unnecessary information.

15. 2) Think about how your CV will get through the initial stage (cont.) Simple is best. Plain formatting, properly laid out under clear headings. The recruiter will want to see what you have done, when you did it, and where you did it. Fancy formatting will make your CV more difficult to read. Don't make a CV stand out for the wrong reasons. Make sure that you keep checking your spelling, punctuation and grammar. It is the first step in your personal presentation to an employer, it says a lot about you.

16. CV writing (CONT.) 3) Clearly define the headings for your CV This is the list of headings that you should include on your CV: Contact details. Personal details. Interests Profile. Work experience or Career history. Education. Skills.

17. CV writing (CONT.) 4) Make it easy for them Remember, They have very little time and they don't know you yet. They are only interested in What you can offer the company.

18. How to Write Your CV ??? A winning CV has three objectives : To illustrate your strengths. To maximize your chances of getting through to interview. and To put factual information, such as dates, places, names together in a presentable and readable form. CV

19. How to Write Your CV ??? (cont.) The headings: Name: Print your name in Bold type at the centre top of your CV. Address : Top left of CV. Full address including post code. Telephone :Top Right of CV. Full dialing code.

20. How to Write Your CV ??? (cont.) Date of birth Put in full such as 13th December 1962. Do not put your age. Marital status You do not have to include this at all. If you choose to, make sure you use only “married” or “single”. Do not use divorced. Put at the end of the CV under ‘Personal’

21. How to Write Your CV ??? (cont.) Children Its up to you whether you include this information or not but if you include it put it at the end of the CV under ‘Personal’ Profile This is an introductory statement about who you are and what you have to offer.

22. How to Write Your CV ??? (cont.) Skills Several Key skills should be highlighted after you have analyzed and edited your employment history. Employment History Always start with your most recent employment. Break down your job functions as much as possible. The job description on your contract might provide a starting point.

23. How to Write Your CV ??? (cont.) Training Only include training that is relevant to the position for which you are applying. Interests Only include interests that are unusual or which indicate transferable skills, achievements or responsibilities.

24. How to Write Your CV ??? (cont.) Reasons For Applying This finishes the CV off with a concluding statement and puts the application into context. Don’t imply you are out to gain advantage to yourself such as “I would like to join the company to gain additional experience.

25. Ten steps to find a new job Ten steps you can take to find a new job Including: Where to look for jobs, The top job sites, How to use your connections, How to ace the interview, and How to follow up

26. Ten steps to find a new job (cont.) 1)Focus Your Job Search.. Use the job search engines to find jobs by using keywords that match your interests and the location where you want to work. Narrowing your search criteria will help you focus your job search and will give you more relevant job listings to review and less non-relevant job listings to weed through.

27. Ten steps to find a new job (cont.) 2) Build Your Brand.. Create profiles on Linked In, Facebook, and VisualCV. A strong personal brand that portrays you in a professional light will provide employers, and contacts with a strong positive impression of you as a candidate they should be interested in.

28. 2) Build Your Brand (cont.) Facebook : Facebook is a popular free social networking website that allows registered users to create profiles, upload photos and video, send messages and keep in touch with friends, family and colleagues. The site is available in 37 different languages.

29. 2) Build Your Brand (cont.) Linked In : Linked In is a social networking website geared towards companies and industry professionals looking to make new business contacts or keep in touch with previous co-workers, and clients.

30. 2) Build Your Brand (cont.) Visual CV : VisualCV is an online resume that includes all the facets of a traditional resume, with add-ons like video, images, and links to your accomplishments.

31. Ten steps to find a new job (cont.) 3) Connect With Your Contacts Now that you've created profiles on networking sites, use them. Connect with everyone you know, because you never know which contact may be able to help you with your job search or put you in touch with someone who can.

32. Ten steps to find a new job (cont.) 4) Use Job Search Tools.. There are a variety of widgets, gadgets, and tools that will help expedite your job search and manage your career. Use them to organize your job search and save valuable job searching time.

33. Ten steps to find a new job (cont.) 5) Create a List of Companies.. Do you have a list of companies you would like to work for??? It's a good idea to research company information and create a list of companies to target in your job search. All the information you need is available on the web, and it's easy to find detailed information about potential employers online.

34. Ten steps to find a new job (cont.) 6) Find Job Listings.. Check job search engine sites, job banks, company web sites, networking sites, niche job sites, and sites listed by type of job. Consider working with a recruiter to maximize your opportunities.

35. Ten steps to find a new job (cont.) 7) Target Your Resume and Cover Letter.. It's important to take the time to write targeted resumes and cover letters that specifically link your qualifications to the hiring criteria for the jobs you are applying for.

36. 7) Target Your Resume and Cover Letter (cont.) The hiring manager will be able to see, at a glance, Why, and How, you are qualified for the job. You'll have a much better chance of getting an interview than if you send a generic letter and resume.

37. Ten steps to find a new job (cont.) 8) Ace the Interview.. Research the company before you go for the interview. dress appropriately. practice answering and asking interview questions. and make a concerted effort to impress the interviewer with your skills, experience, confidence, and expertise.

38. Ten steps to find a new job (cont.) 9) Follow Up.. it's important to follow up after an interview by thanking everyone you met with. Also reiterate your interest in the position and remind the hiring manager why you're an excellent candidate for the job.

39. Ten steps to find a new job (cont.) 10) Accept (or Decline) a Job Offer.. When you receive a job offer, it's important to take the time to carefully evaluate the offer so you are making an educated decision to accept, or to reject, the offer. You don't have to accept a job just because it was offered to you, but do carefully evaluate it, and if you decline, do so politely.

40. Any Questions?? Best Wishes