Pharmacy Technician Abram Friedman Occupational Center Job search guide

The job search These techniques will help you achieve the success you want and deserve Preparing for Your Job Search Job Search Strategies Resume and Letter Writing Successful Interviewing Business Etiquette Job Offers

Preparing for your job search What employers want Evidence of your demonstrated skills – Highlight what you did on your externship, and other jobs Evidence of personal characteristics Your resume and job application will reveal some of your personal characteristics, shows your motivation, positive tone, self-confidence, detail-oriented Identifying your strengths and values Go online and look up lists of Skills & Values

Top 10 characteristics employers seek in job candidates Communication Skills Work Experience Motivation/Initiative Teamwork Skills Leadership Abilities Technical Skills Interpersonal Skills Academic Credentials/Certification/Degree Analytical Skills Ethics National Association of Colleges & Employers Job Outlook 06’ Survey

Researching Jobs and employers Research a Specific Job Title What are the qualifications? What is the salary range? Research a Specific Employer What is the organizations culture? What sorts of jobs are available there? Are there opportunities for advancement? What is the mission statement? What are the future goals of the organization?

Resources for Researching Employers Internet sources: search engines Industry specific websites: pharmacytechnician.org Job fairs Externship supervisor, Pharmacists, PhTechs Google Informational interviewing (interviewing a current employee/supervisor)

Informational interviewing Benefits: get firsthand and relevant information, find out about career paths, improve communication skills, develop job search skills, build a professional network Five steps of Informational interviewing Identify people to interview Initiate contact Prepare for interview Conduct informational interview Follow-up

Job search Strategies Traditional Job Search Strategies Advertised Listings: search engines, ads, websites Indeed.com hr.lacounty.org (LA County, Dept of Health & Human Services, LA Sheriff’s Dept) Job/Career Fairs