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Getting the Most Out of the Jobing.com Career Expo

Experience

What Are We Going to Talk About

How this Webinar WorksJobing.com Career Expo Quick RemindersHow to PrepareMaking a Great First Impression What Employers are Looking ForWhat Else is at the Career Expo?Double your Chances of SuccessFinally, the challenges and opportunities for job seekers today… the realities of the economic conditionsAnd of course … questions from you!


On the Call

Presenter

Julie ArmstrongCommunity Relations DirectorJobing.com


How this Webinar Works

Similar to an in-person seminarAsk questions by typing into the panel off to the side…We’ll repeat and answer as many of your questions as we can during the allotted time at the end of the presentation


Quick Reminder

Jobing.com Career ExpoUniversity of Phoenix StadiumWednesday, October 28th 2PM to 6PMParking-Free!Look for Section 3 to enter


How to Prepare

Update ResumePrint a few copiesPut on thumb drive or CDGather other application data

Review Employers Schedule Ample TimeTransportation / DirectionsSupplies ReadyBabysitterInsider tip – Arrival Time!

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http://phoenix.jobing.com/Job_Details2.asp?JobID=2100460

Making a Great First Impression

Biggest Advantage = Face-to-FaceTreat it Like an Interview

Dress for SuccessBring:

PenPad folio, Legal PadResumes, job history listing,CD/thumb drive with your resumeA great attitude!

Leave:Cell phone (in car or on vibrate)Children with a babysitter


What Employers are Looking For

SkillsAttitude

Be EnthusiasticBe ConfidentBe ProfessionalBe PoliteBe Optimistic

InterestReliability… YOU!


Workshops taking place on 10/28/2009:

10:30 AM Resume InstructionMaricopa Workforce Connections 12:15 PM Interview TechniquesMaricopa Workforce Connections 2:30 PM Using Achievement-Based Stories to Get the Job Eric Walton, Southwest Job Network 3:30 PM Perfecting Your Personal "Pitch"Kasten Spethmann, Venture Logic Group

4:30 PM Building Your Personal BrandHolly Schor and Karen Austin, Outplacing.com and Jobing.com Career Services

What Else is at the Career Expo (part 2)?

Resume ReviewThumb drive / Flash Drive Copies

Networking!!!Jobing.com Booth- Visit us!


Double Your Chances of Success

At job fair:employer may ask you to follow up with an online resume submission

Online:employer may ask you to meet them at their job fair

So which way is best? – Do Both!help employer with their difficult decision – hiring is an investment!follow employer’s application guidelinesdon’t get lost in the shuffle - be in their systemopportunity to learn more/research/ tailor your resume


Showing Your Value

30 Second commercialWhat you can do.What you are looking for.What you have accomplished.Why you are interested in their company.End with a question about their business.

Ask Great Questions

What makes (insert company name) your company a great place to work?

What kind of person succeeds in this company?

What kind of orientation or training program will I complete when I begin the job?

What will be the biggest challenge I’ll have in the job?

What do you enjoy most about working for this company?

Could you describe your (the company) management style?

How will you evaluate my performance?

What are some goals you’ve set for this position?

What positions do you see becoming available in your organization throughout next year?

Review -- The Six R’s

Before the Career ExpoResearchResumeReady?

During the Career ExpoRelax

After the Career ExpoReviewReconnect


Challenges & Opportunities of Economy

Challenges:Reality of Today’s Economy

Layoffs9.5% National Unemployment Rate

CompetitionEmployers are getting more applicants

Opportunities:RIGHT candidates are still difficult for them to find

Set yourself up to stand out of the crowdBe preparedPlan on extra time to follow-up after the event and solidify contacts made there.


Final Thoughts

The Jobing.com Career Expo is one step in your job searchIt is one opportunity to meet face-to-face with many employersThe key to success is to use all avenues available to expand your networkKeep in mind you also may find greater success if you are flexibleThe relationships you build today may be your job and career growth of tomorrowGood Luck!



Questions?

Karen AustinJob and Career Transition Coach

Jobing Career [email protected]

www.jobing.com/careerservices

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http://www.jobing.com/career_services.asp

Quick Reminder

Jobing.com Career ExpoUniversity of Phoenix StadiumWednesday, October 28th 2PM to 6PMParking-Free!Look for Section 3 to enter


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