Creating career success by fabricant miller chapter07

Chapter 9: Launch Copyright 2014 Cengage Learning All rights reserved Let’s discuss "You have to trust in something - your gut, destiny, life, karma, whatever This approach has never let me down, and it has made all the difference in my life." ~ Steve Jobs Copyright 2014 Cengage Learning All rights reserved Conduct a successful job search Reflect on targeted areas Search for leads Create job search Stay active and plan engaged Copyright 2014 Cengage Learning All rights reserved Search for leads Advertised jobs Other alternatives Become an entrepreneur Create your own job “Hidden" jobs Campus resources Employment agencies Copyright 2014 Cengage Learning All rights reserved A New Beginning: Resources for career change and re-entry Challenging job search topics • • • • Taking a pay cut Technology Reporting to someone younger or less experienced 24/7 availability requirement Copyright 2014 Cengage Learning All rights reserved Work with Awareness: Maintain wellness in each of these areas Emotional Physical Occupational Social Intellectual Spiritual Copyright 2014 Cengage Learning All rights reserved Tech Savvy: Technology in your job search Develop your beboy online presence ra2 studio Make your Learn more and join presence the discussion more personal Copyright 2014 Cengage Learning All rights reserved Networking for opportunities Most important tool but most difficult to master n U se a tor eleva pitch Break the ice before you ask for anything Think of others first Copyright 2014 Cengage Learning All rights reserved Connect first, the job leads will follow Offer help to others Build your network Have authentic Set up informational conversations interviews Communicate your Realize that YOUR assets agenda is not theirs Thank everyone Copyright 2014 Cengage Learning All rights reserved Strategies for Successful Interviewing In-person General questions Phone Types of interviews Presentation Interview formats Online or video Structured Group or panel Behavioral Series Case study Lunch or dinner Copyright 2014 Cengage Learning All rights reserved 10 Improve your interviewing skills Sean De Burca StockLite Practice interviewing Understand illegal Learn about questions questions interviewing Copyright 2014 Cengage Learning All rights reserved 11 Types of Interview questions AVAVA Icebreaker Getting started General Copyright 2014 Cengage Learning All rights reserved Behavioral 12 Embracing Differences: Discrimination and Affirmative Action Understanding your rights in the job search process and on the job Categories of Illegal interview questions Nationality Religion Age Marital and family status Copyright 2014 Cengage Learning All rights reserved Gender Health and physical abilities 13 Professional Interview Attire Monkey Business Images szefei Cartoonresource shyshak roman Lisa F Young Copyright 2014 Cengage Learning All rights reserved 14 Negotiating your offer Cartoonresource Copyright 2014 Cengage Learning All rights reserved 15 Evaluating next steps and negotiating Immediately thank them When an offer is made Negotiating your compensation Understand your package package: salary, benefits and more Take time to review offer Evaluating your offer and making decisions Does this offer meet your requirements? Prepare to negotiate Set a timeframe Copyright 2014 Cengage Learning All rights reserved 16 Thought Questions • Searching for a job is time consuming and can be stressful How will you take care of yourself during this time? • Do you feel that you are prepared for the job search? Why or why not? • Networking and interviewing involve communication skills How can you improve your communication skills for the job search? Where can you practice these skills? Copyright 2014 Cengage Learning All rights reserved 17 ... difference in my life." ~ Steve Jobs Copyright 2014 Cengage Learning All rights reserved Conduct a successful job search Reflect on targeted areas Search for leads Create job search Stay active and... Employment agencies Copyright 2014 Cengage Learning All rights reserved A New Beginning: Resources for career change and re-entry Challenging job search topics • • • • Taking a pay cut Technology Reporting... is not theirs Thank everyone Copyright 2014 Cengage Learning All rights reserved Strategies for Successful Interviewing In-person General questions Phone Types of interviews Presentation Interview