1. Effective Job Search Rachel Hammer Career Services Director
National American University

2. Step 1: Be Prepared Perfected Cover Letter Perfected Resume
Both need to be tailored to position applying for
Both are marketing tools
Transferable Skills
References
Who should you ask?
What do they expect from you?

3. Step 2: Self Assessment Self-reflection on skills and goals
Review current job skills
What are you interested in?
Determine skills you want to develop
Determine potential work schedule
--skills can be both personal management skills (i.e., dependability, organizational skills, punctuality) and technical skills from past jobs or academic experiences (i.e., computer skills, office experience, child care background).
Determine the skills you want to develop for career and professional goals and to enhance your resume.

4. Step 3: Use Effective Techniques
Network-most successful way to find a job
Volunteering
Target employers directly
LinkedIn
Using professional organizations
Young Professionals Network
Chamber of Commerce
Utilize Career Center
Dress For Success Handbook
Optimal Resume
Internet job searching
Newspaper postings
Attending career fairs
Temp to hire (Placement Agencies)
Apply directly to business website

5. Step 3: Use Effective Techniques Cont.
Applying for a job is a full time job
Stay Positive
Give yourself a goal (5-15 jobs a week)
Applications submitted today may not show progress, be patient.
Use resources to help you

6. Step 4: Tips for Online Applications
Keep a Log
Name, address, phone number, date applied, date of follow-up, date of thank you letter
Keep your log-in information
Check for status of your application
Follow instructions for application
Check grammar and spelling
Be sure to always send application, cover letter and resume
If you are applying for more than one job with in one organization, you will have to submit an application for each position you are applying for

7. Step 5: Application Follow-up
Professional voic , ringback tone and
Call within 48 hours to ensure they have received your information
Be polite and explain
Goal to convince them to interview you
Be persistent

8. Top Job Search Sites South Dakota Department of Labor KELOLAND.com
SD.gov
Monster.com
Glassdoor.com
Indeed.com
Careerbuilder.com
Simplyhired.com
Usajobs.com

9. Sioux Falls Convention Center
Career Fairs/Events
South Dakota BIG Job
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sioux Falls Convention Center
The event is FREE for students/graduates of a SDACCC School and $10 at the door for community members.

10. Questions?