Job Search Tips and Strategies

Job Search Tips and Strategies Christina Tribe Self Assessment What do you want to do?  Where would you like to work?  Where do you want to be in 5 years?  What are your needs in terms of hours, years and dollars?  What kind of experiences do you have & what kind do you need?  Make Goals  Make a list of everything you need to do in order to get what you want. – Then implement your plan RESEARCH & FACT FIND  Are you ready to get serious? –  Speak about your goals to mentors or other supportive people in your network How to network/ keep in touch "Normal [people] have friends. Networkers do not. They have support systems,like the space shuttle." Christie Blatchford, Vancouver Sun journalist.     What is it? Know why you’re networking How to Network! One more reason to network! How to find the jobs!     Network Apply for postings in newspapers, newsletters, newsgroups, electronic discussion lists, weblogs and websites Join professional organizations Find work that grows from volunteer postitions & practicums How to find the Jobs! Continued…       Work your way up Cold call Target a job Make up your own job Treat the job hunt like a full time job Apply What are employers looking for?!       Attitude and aptitude Real experience Communication skills Diploma, degree or related experience Computer savvy individuals Professional outlook Last words of advice      Never miss a chance to get out there and get the experience Don’t waste opportunities Take on as much as you can Always be a professional Remember why you love it Conclusion       Know who you are and where you are going Set goals and break them down into parts Network, network, network Find out where the jobs are Apply! Keep a positive attitude & visualize change Questions?