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"Copyright" 2012 Amelia P Simmons Williams
Empowerment Tools For Your Career Search
Succeeding Against The Odds
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Know & Define Who You Are
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Define who you are so you have a clear understanding of what not to settle for.
Once your core values are established you are able to present to the world who you are and go after what you want.
Everything you do in this life may stem from these two factors.
What Are Your Core Values?
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Why Is This Of Importance?
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In This Job Market You Are Your Own Add Firm Each Time You:
Send out resumes.Speak over the phone to recruiters.Have either a telephone or in person
interview.Present yourself (attire, makeup, hair, nails,
shoes, etc.,)
Answers
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Adaptability is EssentialYou no longer send out blanket resumes.One resume does not fit all job prospects.Tailor you resumes and cover letters to the
job lead you are responding to.Research the company.Research the HR Department Personnel
whenever you can.
Know Your Audience
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Where Do You Begin Your Research?
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If you don’t have access to a computer make the Alachua County Library System your second home.
Improve/Maintain your Microsoft Office Skill Sets.
Enter aclib.us/Go to Research Tab press Enter key.Go to left header labeled Research
Categories.
Utilize the Internet
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Websites Monster National Job Search North Central Florida Jobs University of Florida Human Resources City of Gainesville Human Resources Alachua County Human Resources
Jobs & Education
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Lists Month, Dates, Times For: Computer Classes for Beginners Taught the basics on Email, Internet and
Computer Usage Learn to Perform an Accurate Internet
Search Receive Individualized Instruction Science & Technology then JobNow
Adult Learning Center under Databases on right
Community Resources
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Community Resources Continued
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Visit FloridaWorksOnline.com If you have a Bachelor’s Degree or higher
look into the CONNECT group which meets every Monday at 6pm (Meeting locations are posted).
Check the Tabs labeled Job Seekers & Calendars .
Your Bridge to Success
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Register at EmployFlorida.com Post your Resume & Cover Letter(s).Search and Apply for Positions with Local
Employers.Sit for Typing and Microsoft Skills Exams
(these scores are often requested by area employers).
Gainesville One-Stop Career Center
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Understand the Role of Social Media
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Have an Email Contact Account (use a professional account name).
Consider opening a newer Gmail account if you currently have AOL or Yahoo.
Clean-up/Review Your Facebook Account. New Trend: Video Resume. Consider Temporary Agencies In Your Career
Search.
How Do You Promote Yourself In Today’s Market?
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No longer an option. A Must. Complete this account to 100%. Request Recommendations. Write Recommendations for Others. Join Groups within your area of interest and
post Comments. Make Connections. Manage your Account Periodically.
Open a LinkedIn Account