Job Searching

1. Job Searching It is a false assumption that no one is hiring . . .

2. First thing first . . . Grad School? • Is Graduate School Right For You? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdGSJoQdqXE

3. Graduate School • Why do you want a graduate degree? • Do your research • Consider undergraduate reserach • Don’t forget to consider • Location • Quality of program • Faculty • Financial aid • Availability of resources and benefits (e.g. health insurance) • Move beyond your comfort zone

4. How to be Successful in your Job Search • Mind-set comes before Skill-set • Expect to get a job when no one is hiring • Networking is not as important as you think it is . . . It is more important!!

5. Who gets the Job? • The most qualified candidate does not always get the job • Those that are prepared and presented themselves in a compelling way get the job • Those that demonstrate they are the best candidate get the job

6. Habits of Highly Effective Job Seekers • Network, network, network • Seek help • Differentiate Yourself • Using time off wisely • Being flexible and adaptable • Consistently improving and enhancing portfolio • Being patient and persistent

7. What job do I want? • Assess • WANTS/Interests • What types of activities are you interested in? • NEEDS/Values • What sort of values do I have that motivate me to work? • POSSESSIONS/Skills • What kinds of skills and abilities do I have? What kind of occupations are best suited for my particular interests, values and skills?

8. Ways to Look for Work Internet Networking School The Feds Your State Civil Service Newspapers Journals Temp Agencies Phone Book Cold Calling Cold Mailing Volunteering Working for yourself

9. Need to Use THREE Alternatives • Using up to four alternative methods of job hunting increases your chances of finding a job Internet Networking School The Feds Your State Civil Service Newspapers Journals Temp Agencies Phone Book Cold Calling Cold Mailing Volunteering Working for yourself

10. Five LEAST Productive Ways to Hunt for Job 1. Mailing out Résuméto Employers from job boards, their own website, or by mail. 2. Answering ads in professional/trade journals that are appropriate to your field using the open market isn’t as valuable as the hidden market 7% success rate

11. Five LEAST Productive Ways to Hunt for Job 3. Using the Internet for Job Postings (employers don’t post every job) still in the open market 10% success rate

12. Five LEAST Productive Ways to Hunt for Job 4. Answering local Newspaper Ads (employers prefer local interest sites) 5. Going to Private Agencies or Search Firms 5-24% success rate (based on salary) 5-28% success rate (based on salary)

13. Three MOST Productive Ways to Hunt for Job 1. Networking for job leads, 33% 2. Cold Calling, 69% 3. Taking inventory of your skills/strengths, 86%

14. 1 From Within 6 Using proof: hiring unknown job hunter 2 5 Using Best Friend or Business Colleague 3 4 4 Using an agency they trust 3 Using an ad that was placed 5 2 6 Using a resume 1 The Way a Typical Employer Prefers to Fill a Vacancy The Way a Typical Job-Hunter Prefers to Fill a Vacancy

15. The Best Job Seekers • The best job seekers are RESEARCHERS • Research • Companies • People • Forums • Networks • Anything to get an edge

16. Useful Websites Job Search & Career Guides Job Search Engines • www.Jobhuntersbible.com • www.Job-hunt.org • www.Jobstar.org • www.Rileyguide.com • www.Quintcareers.com • www.careertipster.com • www.Simplyhired.com • www.Indeed.com • www.Careerbuilder.com • www.Monster.com • www.Hotjobs.yahoo.com • www.Craigslist.com • www.Dice.com(tech jobs) • www.Linkedin.com/jobs • www.Twitterjobsearch.com You can always go to employers website to apply as well.

17. Useful Websites for Athletes The Corporate Playbook Career Athletes

18. How to sign up for CareerAthletes • Go to www.careerathletes.com • Click the red “Join Today” button • Fill out your basic information Use a personal email • Click “Submit”

19. College Graduate Driven/Educational Websites • www.vault.com • www.collegegrad.com • www.aftercollege.com • www.collegerecruiter.com (internships)

20. My Dream Job Where? Special Knowledge Transferable Skills (in order of priority) 1 2 3 4 5 Level of Responsibility/ Salary People Environment Goals, Values, Purpose Working Conditions

21. Online Applications • Follow directions (30-35% are thrown out) • Capitalize appropriately when doing online applications • Open ended questions provides insight • Use appropriate professional jargon • Rank the order of your certifications • Submit all required documents • Update your application as your info changes

22. Keeping Track • Job Search Log • Track contacts, applications, or interviews

23. Being an Alum of SIUE • Don’t forget about your resources here • Give Back and Stay Connected • Attending games (good time to network) • Check in with Coach (who is in coach’s network?) • Offer to help out at events or volunteer (good way to gain experience) • Refer good talent (keep the networking circle open)

24. Easy Networking • Have you joined the SIUE Athletics Alumni Group on LinkedIn? http://www.siuecougars.com/multimedia/socialmedia.html