New Job Search - Portland Community College
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New Job Search “Your Google results are your new resume” Dick Bolles – What Color is Your Parachute
Transcript of New Job Search - Portland Community College
New Job Search “Your Google results are your new resume”
Dick Bolles – What Color is Your Parachute
You MUST Stand Out as a
“Unique Valuable Product”
“Who am I? What makes me unique?”
• Self Assessment: – Interests – Skills & Talents – Values – Personality – Education – Experience – Accomplishments – Personal Brand
Know the Product . . .
What do I want?
What do I need to do?
• Decide on realistic goals
• Choose strategies & tactics to fulfill goals
• Written accountable Action Plan
– Exact tasks with implementation dates “by whens”
Believe in the Product . . . TAKE ACTION . . .
Success Requires SALES Skills
“To Convince & Persuade Another About the
Value of Something or Someone” Webster Dictionary
Global Labor Marketplace
• Competitive Capitalism - $$$
– Downsizing
– Outsourcing
– Globalizing
Job Shift
Generalist
Specialist
Versatilist
Slash Jobs or Combo Jobs
Labor Market Stats
• Average American keeps job less than 2 years
• 40% of American jobs are contingent – Temp jobs, Contract work, Entrepreneurial
• 78% increase in 65+ in next 10 years with 25% not retiring
• 70% of current jobs gone by 2026
• 80-90% of all employers Google You
• 92% companies using LinkedIn to recruit
• Only 23% get jobs thru ads
• Social Networking replacing email
• 50% of hiring managers determine fit from social media
• 40% of hiring managers reject based on social media
• Resume being replaced by online reputation
• Job seeker passion is the deciding factor!
NETWORKING: #1 Way to Get Job!
• Discover Hidden Job Market
– 80% of jobs
• Participate in Linked In – Local Discussion Groups +
– Connections are key (10% recommendations)
• Participate in Professional Associations – Meetup.com
• Solicit all friends & family for assistance
• Good relations with former employers
• Volunteer in your chosen field
• Informational interviews
• Organize your contacts
• 80% of jobs filled through networking (1 in 5 relations)
• Cooperative Education/Internships – http://spot.pcc.edu/comptech/coopeducation.htm
Online Reputation
• Linked In
• Visual or Innovate CV
• Slideshare.com - presentations
• You Tube. Com – videos
• Flickr.com – photos
• Ezinearticles.com – publish articles
• Pipl.com – check reputation
• Facebook & Twitter
• Blog
• Website
Career Thought Leaders . . .
• Culture Fit Important
• Consistent BRANDING
• Relationships first – resumes second
• Research is essential
• Beware of Application Tracking Systems (ATS)
• Cover Letters less important (65% don’t read)
• Employer consider entire career (gaps ok)
Background Checks . . .
• Google – Internet – No Privacy!
• 80%+ criminal background checks
• 40%+ credit history checks
• 40%+ drug tests
• Most all employers check References & Recommendations
• Application is Truth Contract
Traditional Resume
Components
• Contact Information
• Objective
• Core Competencies / Skills List
• Experience
• Education
Resume Variations
• Objectives make a come-back • Resume must be focused on Employer need • E-letters (no attachments) • Career Bios / Press Releases • Word docs – beware pdf’s & docx • T-Resume Format • Master Application • Resumes – 1 to 2 pages • Need resume extras - addendums • Add Core Competency/Skills section • Testimonials • Visuals & graphics add power
More Resume Ideas
• Majority read by computer/mobile apps
• Proof: Who, How, What & Why
• Verbs Still Important
• Nouns now very important - KEYWORDS
• Monetize, Quantify, Measure, Statistics, Value
• WITFT = What’s In It For Them!
CEO of ME, Inc.
• I can compete!
• I can be successful!
• I am a Valuable Unique Product!
Resources
• Business & Computer Technologies – Spot.pcc.edu/comptech
• Career Enlightenment – www.careerenlightenment.net
• Career Thought Leaders – www.careerthoughtleaders.com
