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Creative Ways to Find a JobPresented for the Arts University College Bournemouth
by Michelle Fischer, March 2010
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Aims
To explore
Different ways of finding out about job opportunities
How to make contact with employers
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Graduate Recruitment Background & Trends 2010
Competition is fierceIn 2009 graduate vacancies attracted 44+ applications each. This is expected to increase in 2010 (source Telegraph)
There remains less Grad jobs than before the Credit CrunchIt’s projected that there will be a 3.7% increase in graduate jobs in 2010.
In 2009 they decreased by 10.9% (source IDS). So in total there around 7% less graduate jobs than in 2008.
Graduate jobs are worth havingThe Average graduate starting salary is forecast to grow marginally by 0.8% to £25,606. (source IDS)
The Average entry level role is £18,713 (source Payscale Inc)
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Effective Preparation has never been more
critical!!!
“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose.” Dr Seuss
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Our Job Search Top Five
Know what you’re looking for Make it easy to find you Go where the employers are Make an effort Look in the mirror
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The Usual Suspects….
NetworkingSpeculative ApplicationsNewspaper AdsAgenciesJob Boards
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Network
Brainstorm people who could helpHow could they help?Put yourself in the other persons shoesCall themAsk for helpTake notesDo what you promisedFollow up
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Networking Script Introduce yourself and say who gave you the person’s name Briefly explain that you’re getting in touch because your mutual contact
suggested he/she may be able to help you with your job search
Ask if this is a good time to talk. Call back at an agreed time if not Explain your job search objectives and the type of work you’re looking for Do not ask about specific job vacancies – you may miss out on a suitable
job vacancy if you’re too specific – concentrate on your transferrable skills Ask for help – this may be:
Giving information on organisation’s future plans and needs Putting you in touch with people they know Keeping an eye out for suitable opportunities
Give a contact number, agree a follow up time and thank him/her for helping you
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Speculative Applications
Call or send a letterSend letter – Call – Follow up
Do your researchBe informedLook out for opportunitiesSpeak to the Manager, not HRTreat it as a project not a one off
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Making the First Approach
Pick a Business to approach
ResearchWhy do I want to join them?How could they use my skills?Who should I contact?Who can tell me more about this organisation?Do I want to work there?
Call them
Do what you promised
Follow up
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Finding Advertised jobs
Where to look?Local pressNational Press InternetProfessional and Trade JournalsTV and RadioPost Office/Supermarket notice
boardsShop WindowsLibrariesJob Centres
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Job Boards• There are a thousands of career websites
available 24/7
• There are generic websites alongside specialist ones too (location/industry/skill).
• NORAS list these as top sites where “Creatives” go to find work:
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Agencies
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And now for something completely different…
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Aggregators
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You Tube
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Social Media
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Blog
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Volunteer
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Your CV
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Donuts…
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Vista Print
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Summary
The Job Search Top 5Know what you’re looking forMake it easy to find youGo where the employers areMake an effortLook in the mirror
Think outside the box
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Get in touch with Michelle today:
E michelle@creative-leadership.co.ukB michellefischer.wordpress.com
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