1. What to do if I don’t want to start my own business?

2. 1. Personal Assessment Determine Interests and Values Identify talents and abilities 2. Employment Market Analysis Geographic Influence Business and economic trends 3. Application Process Application Form Resume and cover letter

3. 4. Interview Process Prepare for the Interview Follow-up activities 5. Employment Acceptance Salary and financial factors Organizational environment 6. Career Development and Advancement Practice career success behaviors Develop strong work relationships

4.  Most In Demand Careers Most In Demand Careers  Fastest Growing Jobs for 2016 Fastest Growing Jobs for 2016  Selecting a career that fits your interests and talents, while also being in demand can lead to a happier working relationship.

5.  Your Mobility- the ability and willingness for a person to move where the job is located  Job Mobility- Can the job be done from other places?  Economic Trends  Consumer Demand  New Technology  Changing Demographic Trends

6.  Interests- discovered in school, early work experiences, hobbies, or formal assessments  Values- Things that are important to you (Pay, Flexibility, Schedule…)  Talent- natural, inborn aptitude to do certain things  Ability- quality of being able to perform a mental or physical task

7.  Interest Survey 1 Interest Survey 1  Interest Survey 2 Interest Survey 2  Interest Survey 3 Interest Survey 3 1. Take the results of these surveys and combine them into one interest and strengths list 2. Research and find a possible career that would fit you interest profile 3. Find an actual place of employment that you would like to apply for a job

8.  Its application time. Applications can be one to twenty pages long. (Or Longer)  Remember to be through and truthful on the application. Have a personal data sheet – a summary of you important job related information  If applying online always follow up to make sure that your application was received  Online Job Application (Do this before moving on) Online Job Application  If applying in person: Be respectful and polite to everyone you meet from the time you get out the car till you meet the potential employer. Assume you are being watched while filling out the application. Dress as if you are ready to interview, in fact be ready to interview. Do research on the company before you go in Have copies of your resume and a cover letter if possible

9.  Tips for Writing a Good Resume: Choose a Basic Format Include all your contact info Include an objective or job profile Include resume keywords (cover letter also) Choose right format Prioritize your resume Write a custom resume Tweak for technology Use resume template to get started Email your resume (Follow instructions)

10.  Expresses an interest in a specific job  Like an good sales letter, it should draw attention and interest  All the same tips and procedures as resume writing  Action Verbs for resumes and cover letter Action Verbs  Work on your Resume and Cover Letter for your “JOB”

11.  Obtain more information about the company and job you are applying for  Prepare question to ask in interview  Practice answering questions in a mirror or record your answers to question to ensure good, clean answers  Look up common interview questions and prepare answers

12.  Dress appropriately for the interview  Arrive for your interview 10-15 minutes early  Have extra copies of your resume  Introduce yourself and shake hands with everyone in the room  Provide a copy of your resume for everyone in the room  Answer questions in clear, controlled manner

13.  Within a day or two, send a follow up letter (email) to express you appreciation for the opportunity to interview  Do an evaluation of your interview performance  Write notes about the areas that you need to improve  Be patient

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