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Learning Outcomes
• Develop a professional resume for part-time & seasonal employment
• Obtain job search strategies and resources
• Learn tips on the application process
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Introduction
• Obtaining a part-time or seasonal job is different than obtaining a full-time job or internship
• Part-time or seasonal employment can be used as a career ladder
• Highlights: resume, job search, application
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Resume
• Resumes for non-professional seasonal positions are different than resumes for internships or full-time jobs
• If you are open to both internships and part-time/seasonal employment, use two separate resumes
• Your resume should be clear and concise
• Your resume will highlight your skills, experiences and accomplishments
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Skills & Experiences
• Student skills/experiences• Maintain 12 units of college courses• Can meet work assignment
deadlines and expectations• Honor Student• Extensive group/team work
experience• Public speaking
Transferable Skills
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Skills & Experiences
• Personal/family skills• Bilingual• Experienced in preparing
food/meals• Cleaning/sanitizing• Childcare experience• Physical projects and labor• Tutoring
• Enjoy painting and taking photos• Record music and perform in
bands and shows
Transferable Skills
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Skills & Experiences
• Honor Societies• Clubs• Student organizations• Community Service• Sport activities
• Award ceremonies• Certificates• Vocational schools/training
Affiliations & Awards
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Top Half – Sample one
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Bottom Half – Sample one
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Top Half – Sample two
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Bottom Half – Sample two
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Resume – Resources – careercenter.sjsu.edu
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Now that you have a resume, let’s look for a job!
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Job Search
How do YOU search for jobs?
• Newspaper/print material• Walk-ins• Online (websites, job boards, etc)• Staffing agencies• Friends/family
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- Advertised Job Market?- Hidden Job Market?
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Job Search – Industries
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Industries that BOOM during summer:
1) Retail•Shopping Centers•Malls•Neighborhood stores
2) Entertainment/Recreation•Movie Theaters•Amusement Parks
3) Foods•Restaurants•Catering
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Newspapers/Printed Material
PROS/CONS:• May not be timely• Limited text space• Does not reflect all available
jobs within the company• Limited number of job listings
TIPS:• Use the newspaper and other
printed material as a guide
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Walk-ins
PROS/CONS:• Can talk with an actual employee
and ask questions• Can establish a great first-
impression• May have an on-site interview
TIPS:• Do not walk-in and ask questions
during a busy time• Do not ask too many questions up
front, wait for the interview• Dress clean and presentable
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Online – Employer Website
Employer’s website• Jobs are usually posted in a timely manner• All/most available jobs and their locations are typically listed• Application is submitted straight to the source• Applications can usually be found on the employer’s website
TIPS:• Conduct research on the organization, its services and products.
•Check out their “About Us” section of the website.
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Online - Job Board
PROS/CONS:• Jobs are usually posted in a
timely manner • Access to several of the same
types of job but with various businesses
• Can apply online• You will have to create a new
profile for each job board
TIPS:• Don’t pay to be a part of a job
search website
Sparta Jobs:https://sjsu-csm.symplicity.com/students/
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Sparta Jobs: https://sjsu-csm.symplicity.com/students
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Job Boards: www.snagajob.com
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Online – Employment Search Engines
PROS/CONS:• Access to thousands of jobs with
various businesses from thousands of different job boards and websites
• Can apply online• You may see multiple postings for
the same job• Sometimes old or deleted postings
show in search results
TIPS:• Set “Alerts”
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Online – Employment Search Engines
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Online – Employment Search Engines
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Online – Employment Search Engines
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Online – Listservs/groups
PROS/CONS:• Access to jobs that may not be
advertised• Sometimes you may have direct
access to the recruiter• Sometime the emails generated from
listservs can crowd your inbox
TIPS:• Join listservs specific to your area of
interest• Join multiple listservs• Consider subscribing to a daily digest
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Online – Listservs/groups, social media
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Online – Listservs/groups
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Online – Listservs/groups – Suggestion: Friends of Pro Match
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Online – Social Media
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PROS/CONS:• Access to jobs that may not be
advertised• Speedy• Access to a network of contacts
TIPS:• Follow several job related contacts• “Like” employers you wish to work with• Join groups that relate to your interests• Participate in groups/forums• Post status updates letting your
network know about your job search
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Online – Social Media - Twitter
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Online – Social Media - Twitter
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Job Search – Resources and Key Words
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Common PT/Seasonal Job Titles:
· Life Guard· Merchandiser· Office Assistant· Package Handler· Park Services· Parking Attendant· Ride Attendant· Sales Associate· Security Officer· Server· Sitter· Stocker· Table Attendant
· Busser· Call Center Clerk· Camp Assistant· Cashier· Courtesy Clerk· Crew Member· Customer Service Clerk· Dish Washer· Food Preparer· Guest Relations Clerk· Host/Hostess· Intern· Janitorial
· Team Member· Telemarketer· Ticket Taker· Usher· Waiter/Waitress
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Job Search – Resources and Key Words
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Try These Job Search Terms:
-PT-Part-time-Summer-Summer Job-High School Diploma-Holiday-Seasonal-Temporary-Temp-Age 18-Age 16
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Job Search – Resources
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SJSU Career Center Resources:- Computer access for job search
- Assistive technology
- Books
- Magazines and publications
- Resource sheets
- Counseling appointments
- Drop-in appointments
- Career Center website
- Perfect Interview
- Sparta Jobs!
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Job Search – Create your Own
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Resources:
www.care.com
www.babysitter4hire.com
www.guru.com
PROS/CONS:• Personal enjoyment
• Charge your own rates
• Competitive
• Not always stable
TIPS:• Stay active and network
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Job Search – Create your Own
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Job Search – Staffing Agencies
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PROS/CONS:• Access non-advertised jobs• Several different assignments• Reputable employers
TIPS:• Register with more than one agency• Participate in workshops and training• Stay involved with the agency• Use the experience as a career ladder
Visit: www.baced.us/resources/employmentagencies.html
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Job Search – Putting it all together
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REVIEW Newspaper/printed material Walk-ins Employer websites Job boards (SpartaJobs, Monster, etc)
Job search engines Listservs (Yahoo!/Google groups)
Social media (Twitter)
Contractor (create your own)
Staffing agencies (Manpower, Ranstadt, etc)
• Choose the job search method that works best for YOU and the job you want
• What sources would you use for the following jobs:
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Job Search – Putting it all together
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REVIEW Newspaper/printed material Walk-ins Employer websites Job boards (SpartaJobs, Monster, etc)
Job search engines Listservs (Yahoo!/Google groups)
Social media (Twitter)
Contractor (create your own)
Staffing agencies (Manpower, Ranstadt, etc)
Cashier?
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Job Search – Putting it all together
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REVIEW Newspaper/printed material Walk-ins Employer websites Job boards (SpartaJobs, Monster, etc)
Job search engines Listservs (Yahoo!/Google groups)
Social media (Twitter)
Contractor (create your own)
Staffing agencies (Manpower, Ranstadt, etc)
Office Assistant?
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Job Search – Putting it all together
Obtaining Part-Time or Seasonal Employment (4)
REVIEW Newspaper/printed material Walk-ins Employer websites Job boards (SpartaJobs, Monster, etc)
Job search engines Listservs (Yahoo!/Google groups)
Social media (Twitter)
Contractor (create your own)
Staffing agencies (Manpower, Ranstadt, etc)
Graphic Designer?
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Now that you know how to search for a job, lets complete the application!
Applications
Paper Online/Electronic
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Applications - Paper
TIPS:• Ask for 2 applications• Write neatly and print• Use blue or black ink• Attach resume, cover letter, and any letters
of recommendation• Application should be clean and presentable• Do not leave any section blank, use “N/A”• Submit to a manager or employee if possible• Date the application the day you turn it in
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Applications - Online
THINGS TO KNOW:• Many applications are timed, don’t spend
too long on one question
• Your typing speed is sometimes measured
• If certain questions are answered incorrectly, you will fail the application process (automatic failures)
• Automatic failures usually reside in the first 10 – 20 questions
• Online assessments typically take 45-90 minutes to complete
• Complete applications in the comfort of your home
• Use common browsers like Internet Explorer or Firefox
• Complete tax credit section
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Process
1) Create Resume
2) Conduct Job Search
3) Apply! Apply! Apply!
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Resources
Job Search Websites:
SpartaJOBS:
https://sjsu-csm.symplicity.com/students
www.snagajob.com
www.craigslist.com
www.monster.com
www.allretailjobs.com
List of Job Search Websites:
http://baced.us/resources/jobsearchsites.html
Employment Search Engines:
www.simplyhired.com
www.indeed.com
Employment Services
careercenter.sjsu.edu
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