Post on 11-Nov-2014
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Finding A Job in 2009 doesn’t look like it use to…
It’s a Matter of Perception
No Whining
It’s a Matter of Attitude
I recommend we speak one language
here today:
The Language of Possibilities
Ways People Look for Work? How Effective Are They?
Looking at Classified Ads
Checking On-line Job Boards
Posting a Resume on Internet
Using Recruiters or Staffing Companies
Obtaining Referrals through Word-of-Mouth
Networking Activities
But is there another way to find a job?
WHAT DOES A PROFESSIONAL RECRUITER DO?
• Establishes WHO the product is
• Determines WHERE to market the product
• Determines HOW to connect with the person who will make the hiring decision
• Determines WHAT to present to a potential employer by developing an effective pitch or presentation
• Understands HOW to implement an Effective Search Strategy
Establishing WHO the product is
What Are the
Potential
THREATS to My
Success?
What
OPPORTUNITIESAre There for Me?
What Are My
Greatest
WEAKNESSES?
What Are My
Greatest
STRENGTHS?
Personal SWOT Analysis
Determining WHERE to market the product
Location
Industry
Changing industry? Consider:
•complementary businesses•companies who provide similar products or services•companies experiencing growth
DESIGNING YOUR NEXT POSITION
THE IDEAL JOB
vs.
ANY JOB
set
1. Titles I qualify for and am most interested in
2. Industries I am most marketable in
3. Locations I prefer to work in
4. Salary I expect to earn (within 10% of current salary)
5. Benefits that I wish to retain in my next position
6. Hours I am willing to work (OT, weekends, evenings, etc.)
7. Aside from $$, my highest priority is….
8. Aside from $$, my second highest priority is……
Designing the Ideal Job…
set
1. Titles I qualify for
2. Industries I am most marketable in
3. Locations I will consider working in
4. Minimum salary I can accept
5. Benefits that I must have
6. Hours I am willing to work (OT, weekends, evenings, etc.)
7. Aside from $$, my biggest deal-breaker is….
8. Aside from $$, my second biggest deal-breaker is……
Designing the Next Job…any job?
Determining HOW to connect with the person who
will make the hiring decision
70% of Jobs are Obtained via Networking
•In person networking
•Phone networking
•On-Line networking
Who can you ask for? How can they help you?
•Human Resources•Line Manager•An Assistant•Other Departments
HOW do you connect with them?
•Via Telephone•Via Email•In Person
Determining WHAT to present to a potential employer by developing an effective pitch or presentation
30-SECOND COMMERCIAL
• Who you are and what you do
• What you are good at (feature)
• What it means to an employer (benefit)
• What you’re looking for (objective)
Implementing an Effective Search Strategy
Implementing a Diversified Strategy
•Passive Searching
•Research
•Phone Calls
•In-Person Networking
•Online Networking
•Follow-up
•Planning
•Other Activities
Q & A
Thank You!
Thank You!