Step 4 SEARCHINGFind Jobs, Careers, Calling

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Find Jobs, Careers, Calling

All-the-Time Praying Heart of man plans his way, Lord directs his steps Rejoice always, pray without ceasing Someone Who knows everyone

On-the-Ground Networking 85% jobs filled not public, personal referrals 42x better Family, friends, work/school mates, recruiters, career groups, job fairs

Online Searching Research Job posting and networking sites Posting resumes?

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One eye for looking Other eye for seeing

All-the-Time Praying

Dial 1-800-DEAR-GOD & ASK Ask, and it shall be given to you Seek, and you shall find Knock, and shall be open to you

Hear and Follow God’s Calling You are God’s workmanship Created in Christ Jesus for good works Which God prepared in advance for you to walk in

Be Joyful Always Pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances For this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus

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On-the-Ground Networking

Network for Personal Referrals 42 times better to have personal referral than not Over 50% of all jobs that get filled are not listed publically Keep a networking log/database

4 Ways to Connect Direct In-person – very personal Phone – fast and personal Email/web – very fast Social networking websites

4 Ways to Connect through Others Job support and networking groups State Department of Labor career centers Career/job fairs Recruiters

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On-the-Ground Networking Connect by Phone

Begin with your name and the name of personal referral Ask if good time to talk. Give them “elevator pitch” Ask for referrals with “who do you know who…” Listen, take notes and repeat back key points Keep it short and sweet. Send “thank you” email

Connect by Email Put “referred by” name in subject line Start with referral name who suggested you connect Ask for phone appointment

Connect in Person Meet with your eyes, greet with smile and handshake, repeat their

name Start with referral, then seek to know and serve the other person Share “elevator pitch” and ask for referrals Follow-up with “thank you” by email and postal mail

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Your “Elevator Pitch” Networking Script

Always begin conversations easily Focus on relationship building, and serving the other person Share target employer/customer you seek to serve

 Networking Script in 3 Parts Part (1) Employer or customer needs that you are seeking to meet Part (2) Selected strengths (experience, abilities, etc.) that meet their

needs Part (3) The value that employers/customers will receive from the work

you do

Example (1) I am seeking an educational organization needing finance,

accounting and process improvement.  (2) Offering 10 years college CFO experience (3) that achieved growth and substantial savings.

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Your “Elevator Pitch” Networking Cards & Online

Networking Card The value you bring Name and contact info Occupation, industry and location 250 Free cards from www.vistaprint.com

Networking Online Join www.LinkedIn.com and set up free professional profile Search for contacts by name of person, companies, groups Connect with others and build your network online

Your Name505-555-1234Your.Name@Email.com

 Find New Business Opportunities

 Marketing Research Director

Computer SoftwareAtlanta, GA

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Emails and Letters

Write 3 Types in Advance Cover letter/email with resume Request for meeting, information, contacts Follow-up thank you notes

3 Parts to Every Email/Letter Introduction using referral name and stating purpose Your career brand/value, relevant experience and accomplishments Make request/call-to-action and conclude with appreciation

Link to Free Help thru www.crossroadscareer.org/resumes Pongo’s cover letter builder, templates and samples Get expert advice and guidance

Online Searching

Job Search Engines and Boards www.CrossroadsCareer.org/jobs is partnered with web’s biggest engine www.TweetMyJobs.com is world’s largest Twitter job board Browse wide variety of leading employer and job boards Self employment sites: www.guru.com, www.Franchise.com ,

www.SBA.gov

Social Networking Sites www.LinkedIn.com is world’s largest business network www.Twitter.com has real time messaging to find and follow contacts www.Facebook.com has 500+ million active users

Get & Use Your Own Email Free from Google, Yahoo, Hotmail, more Your email address with your name, nothing cute

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Keep On Keeping On – Step 4 to 5 Seek to Serve Others, Not Just Yourself

All-the-time prayer with positive attitude Exercise love, power, discipline and forgiveness Start or join networking teams – it’s better together

Combine Online Searching with On-the-Ground Networking Use social media sites to bridge to email/phone/in-person connections Stay focused on target opportunities and marketing your strengths Keep one networking log or database for all contacts Always keep your “elevator pitch” cards with you

Get Ready to Wow Interviewers in Step 5 Learn 4 steps for engaging interviews Prepare for tests and references Practice interview questions

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