Job Search Or more accurately titled...

Job Search Project/Job A job search in many ways is a job in its own right

“You start by seeing job search as a project, then you plan and manage it just as you do other work projects, large and small. Most people looking for a new job don’t see what they are doing as work, much less as an organized project.” Pierson, Orville ( ). The Unwritten Rules of the Highly Effective Job Search : The Proven Program Used by the World's Leading Career Services Company. McGraw-Hill. Kindle Edition.

“The harder you work, the harder it is to surrender.” ~ Vince Lombardi "A dream doesn't become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work." ~ Colin Powell

A couple stories

The Pierson Method 1.Get Ready: Plan and Prepare 2.Get Moving: Take a Systematic Approach 3.Manage Your Search: Use Progress Measurements sourced from: “The Unwritten Rules of the Highly Effective Job Search” by Orville Pierson

How can you plan/prepare for your Job Search Job? Define what you’re looking for (ex. programmer job vs. PC support job) Research: Companies, hiring trends, job markets, etc. Make a list of items to work on & prepare – resume – cover letter – references – application – networking – etc.

by-researching-prospective-employers/ Clip on researching companies

Research Don’t limit your research to companies/organizations that have current openings Research companies/organizations to learn how you can better ready yourself for future openings Even if you’re not ready to apply save off or take notes on openings you see that you think you might be interested in later on Try to get connected to companies via your network or via adding to your network Research can be of great help to you in other aspects of your job search, such as in preparing your resume, cover letter, and preparing for your interview!

How can you get moving in your Job Search Job? Actually start working on the things you planned/prepared for! Work on your resume, cover letter, references, etc. Work on building out your network Start looking for opportunities Start creating opportunities!

What else can you do?

Clip on Networking (we’ll talk more about this in coming weeks) in-your-job-search/

“Many people looking for new employment will tell you they can’t measure their progress until they get an interview or a job offer. This is like a builder saying, “I can’t tell you how long it will take to build your house until I finish building it.” Without any progress measurements, job search is a difficult all- or-nothing game.” Pierson, Orville ( ). The Unwritten Rules of the Highly Effective Job Search : The Proven Program Used by the World's Leading Career Services Company. McGraw- Hill. Kindle Edition.

How can you manage/measure your Job Search Job? Keep track of what you are accomplishing For example: – Did you hash out a draft of a resume? Yes/No – Did you have it reviewed by others? Yes/No – Did you look for opportunities this week? Yes/No – Did you try to create opportunities? Yes/No – Did you apply for any jobs? Yes/No – Did you have any interviews? Yes/No

“The biggest reason that it takes some people much longer than necessary to find work is simple: They get discouraged and slow their efforts—or stop altogether.” Pierson, Orville ( ). The Unwritten Rules of the Highly Effective Job Search : The Proven Program Used by the World's Leading Career Services Company. McGraw-Hill. Kindle Edition.

Another story

5 Biggest Barriers to Productivity in a Job Search according to Pierson 1.Rejection syndrome 2.Emotional stress 3.Working solo 4.Lowered self-esteem 5.No plan or wrong plan sourced from: “The Unwritten Rules of the Highly Effective Job Search” by Orville Pierson

Tips for staying motivated during a Job Search Job? Utilize your support network (ex. family, friends, instructors, colleagues, etc.) Track progress Give yourself credit for what you’ve already accomplished Take some time for yourself

Some words on Emotional Stress & Lowered Self-Esteem Negativity can easily blow an opportunity with a potential employer Convey a positive attitude

How have you managed/dealt with frustrations in job searches?

Sourced from “What Color Is Your Parachute? 2012” by Richard N. Bolles

Internet Company/Organization Websites Job Search Sites, for example: – indeed.com – dice.com – wisconsintechconnect.com Professional Networks (ex. Linkedin)

WisconsinTechConnect.com, Indeed.com & Dice.com tours

Sourced from “What Color Is Your Parachute? 2012” by Richard N. Bolles

5 worst ways to hunt for a job according to Bolles 1.Looking for online job postings 2.Posting/mailing resume to employers 3.Answering ads in professional/trade journals 4.Answering local newspaper ads 5.Using private employment or search firms Sourced from “What Color Is Your Parachute? 2012” by Richard N. Bolles (4 - 10% success rate) (7% success rate) (5% - 24% success rate) (5 - 28% success rate)

5 best ways to hunt for a job according to Bolles 1.Asking for job leads 2.Knocking on doors of employers whether they have opening or not 3.On your own, using Yellow Pages to identify potential employers and contacting/visiting them to inquire about opportunities 4.As part of a group, using Yellow Pages to identify potential employers and contacting/visiting them to inquire about opportunities 5.Doing a self-inventory Sourced from “What Color Is Your Parachute? 2012” by Richard N. Bolles (33% success rate) (47% success rate) (65% success rate) (70% success rate) (86% success rate)

Why do you think doing a self- inventory is so important? Helps identify who you are! Helps identify what you are looking for! Helps identify where you want to be! Can make your communications/efforts more focused and effective

According to Pierson People who hire people (Decision Makers) always use one of these three hiring scenarios: 1.The applicant pool 2.The created position 3.The known candidate (about 25% of hiring) (less than 5% of hiring) (about 75% of hiring) sourced from: “The Unwritten Rules of the Highly Effective Job Search” by Orville Pierson “An effective job search takes all three scenarios into account.” ~ Pierson

The “Created Position” You show the value you can bring to an organization and the organization creates a position for you Position is created with you specifically in mind, which could make it an incredible fit for what you are looking for

Interesting ebook... tips.pdf

11 job search tips for 2011 by Kaitlin Madden, CareerBuilder.com (I think they are very applicable to 2012) 1.Narrow your search 2.Know exactly what you want 3.Reevaluate your skill set 4.Set goals 5.Try something new 6.Get a leg up on the competition 7.Get a hold of your online reputation 8.Start a website 9.Stay current 10.Sell yourself 11.Keep that glass half-full approach, all year complete article can be viewed at

Job/Career Fairs Some tips: – dress professionally – take copies of resume/references – carry a portfolio – get business cards – observe – prepare (short introduction, research company) – follow up with employers – attend with a positive attitude – Utilize organizations attending list, but realize its not all-inclusive

Job/Career Fairs

Career Fair on the Fox March 6,

Some additional advice/tips Don’t disregard a job search method simply because someone tells you “that never works.” Don’t disregard job openings/opportunities simply because you don’t meet 100% of what is stated in the announcement decode-the-language-of-job-postings/ There’s more than one path to your ideal/dream job

“He or she who gets hired is not necessarily the one who can do that job best; but, the one who knows the most about how to get hired.” ~ Richard Lathrop, author of “Who’s Hiring Who?”