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    The document provides strategies for an effective job search process in 6 steps: 1) Self-assessment to identify skills, interests, and values 2) Research and explore career options using assessments and experiences 3) Choose a career and target employers by speaking to counselors and researching employers 4) Prepare job search materials like resumes and cover letters tailored to target careers and employers 5) Plan and conduct a job search campaign using various strategies like applying to ads, networking, and directly contacting employers 6) Continue networking to utilize contacts made both during and before the job search process

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    LECTURE 15.4.2019 Job Search Process

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    Job Search

    Strategies in the Job Search Process


    Strategies in the Job Search Process

     “Successful job seekers must have both good information and well-developed job
    hunting skills.
     Three important factors for a successful job search are:
    A) an awareness of your skills and goals
    B) an understanding of the labour market
    C) a well planned job search campaign”.
    Strategies in the Job Search Process

    The following six steps will help you conduct an effective job search:
    STEP 1: SELF-ASSESSMENT
     Identifying your values, interests and skills will help you with your job search.
     Although self-assessment can be a time consuming process it will provide you
    with valuable information and help you to facilitate career decisions and
    prepare you to market yourself as a potential employee.
    Strategies in the Job Search Process
    Values

     An awareness of what you value in a career will help you


    when exploring career goals and help to attain
    satisfaction in your work.
    Below is a possible list of career values. Which values are
    important to you?
     Salary
     Benefits and pension
     Professional status
     Job Security
     Working conditions and schedules
     Working as part of a team
     Working independently
     Mental challenge
     Challenging and stimulating co-workers
     Variety
    Strategies in the Job Search Process
    Interests
     Interests are closely related to values and frequently trigger skill
    development.
     You can identify your interests by looking at enduring themes in your life
    such as activities that persist over time, consistent choices or the way you
    spend your time.
     A tip for discovering your interests is to keep a log of what you like to do
    and then rank them.
    Strategies in the Job Search Process
    Skills
    A skill is something that you do
    well.
    Recognizing your skills and
    communicating their usefulness
    in writing or verbally to a
    prospective employer will help
    you with your job search.
    Strategies in the Job Search Process
    Below is a list of ways to effectively
    communicate your skills:
    Describe your skills in concise,
    unambiguous terms
    Refer to actual experiences to
    demonstrate your skill level.
    Connect your skills concisely to the need
    of a prospective employer.
    Strategies in the Job Search Process
    Below is a list of ways to effectively
    communicate your skills:
    Be sure to list some transferable skills.
     Transferable skills are skills which are
    useful in a variety of work
    environments.
    Some examples include word
    processing or database software
    knowledge and writing effectively.
    Strategies in the Job Search Process
    STEP 2: RESEARCH AND EXPLORE CAREER OPTIONS
     This next step in the job search process will help you take the values, skills,
    and interests that you assessed in step 1 and relate them to the demands of the
    work world.
     Personality and career guidance assessments are excellent tools for this search.
     Internships, cooperative education positions, part-time, summer jobs and
    volunteer opportunities are great ways to explore career options.
    Strategies in the Job Search Process
    STEP 3: CHOOSE A CAREER AND TARGET
    EMPLOYERS
     After you have completed researching possible careers,
    several field options will emerge as the most realistic and
    attractive.
     It is most likely that there will not be one, single career
    that will utilize all of your skills, interests and values.
     Therefore it is important that you try to target a career
    that will satisfy some of your high priority needs.
    Strategies in the Job Search Process

    At this point it would be beneficial to


    speak to a career counselor or get
    feedback from professionals in the
    prospective field which you have chosen.
    Good research on employers will not only
    provide you with a competitive
    advantage, but it will also help you when
    deciding which employers you want to
    reach and which strategies you could use
    to contact them.
    Strategies in the Job Search Process
    STEP 4: PREPARE JOB SEARCH MATERIALS
    Once you have targeted your career
    goals you should start to tailor your
    resume and cover letter to reflect
    your interests, values and skills.
    Your resume and cover letter should
    reflect the needs of your prospective
    employers.
    Strategies in the Job Search Process
    STEP 5: PLAN AND CONDUCT A JOB SEARCH
    CAMPAIGN
     Develop a list of employment contacts and job
    opportunities. The more contacts and interviews a
    job seeker has, the more job offers they will
    receive.
    Listed below are some possible job search strategies:
    1. Advertised job opportunities
     The most common means of job searching is
    applying to advertised job openings. Several
    popular sources of job listings include Employment
    Resource Centres, classified ads (newspaper, on-
    line, etc.) and websites (employmentservice).
    Strategies in the Job Search Process
    2. Develop a contact network
     Once you have targeted a specific career or position, you
    should familiarize yourself with professionals in that field
    or organization.
     These professionals offer you an insider’s view and build
    your contact network.
     This contact network may open doors for you that may
    have otherwise been closed.
     Your network may also include friends and family
    members, classmates, lecturers, professors and on-line
    discussion groups.
    Strategies in the Job Search Process
    3. Contact employers directly
    There are several ways that a job seeker can go
    about contacting a potential employer, including:
     Send a cover letter and resume to the Human
    Resources department.
     Contact managers in organizations that interest
    you to request an appointment to discuss possible
    employment opportunities.
     During your appointment emphasize your
    knowledge and interest in their organization.
     Be sure to follow up all interviews with a thank you
    letter or phone call.
    Strategies in the Job Search Process
    4. Follow-up and record keeping
    No matter how many job search
    strategies you choose, always
    be sure to follow up and keep
    records.
    Maintain a careful record of all
    interviews, thank you notes and
    referrals.
    Strategies in the Job Search Process
    5. Be Persistent
    If your job search is not producing
    the results you are looking for try a
    new approach.
    If your job search campaign has been
    successful, you may find yourself
    with multiple offers. Determine
    which position you would like to
    accept and thank everyone else.
    Strategies in the Job Search Process

    STEP 6: NETWORK
    What is networking?
     Networking is the art of building alliances.
     It's talking to people you know and asking them to
    introduce you to others.
     It's not contacting everyone you know when you are looking
    for a new job and asking if they know of any job openings.
     Networking starts long before a job search, and you
    probably don't even realize you are doing it.
    Strategies in the Job Search Process
    What is a network?
    A network is a group of people connected to
    you through family, friends, education,
    employment and community.
    Strategies in the Job Search Process

    Why network?
     Most jobs are in the hidden job market.
     Only 20% of available jobs are formally advertised.
     Employers would much rather talk to someone who
    has been recommended by someone they already
    employ or know.
     It'seasier for them because they have your first
    reference and it saves them considerable effort in
    advertising the position and sorting through resumes
    and cover letters.
    Strategies in the Job Search Process
    You are networking when you:
    Attend professional association meetings
    or trade shows.
    Talk to other people at sporting or
    music events.
    Volunteer for a local charity or
    community event.
    Join a social club or religious group.
    Talk to your neighbors.
    Strategies in the Job Search Process

    Fears and Misconceptions about Networking


    “I will start networking in a few years.
    when I am on the job market.”
    “I’m so nervous about networking that
    I will embarrass myself.”
    “I’m just a Diploma student. I don’t
    have anything to offer my contact in
    return.”
    “I don’t know anyone” .
    Strategies in the Job Search Process

    Avoid Job Scams


     Beware of Craigslist
     You should never have to pay a fee in order to be
    hired.
     Interviews should be conducted at an actual place of
    business, such as a store or office. Be careful of
    anyone who asks you to meet them somewhere else,
    like their home.
     Be VERY careful about “work from home” and postal
    forwarding jobs. Again, you should never have to pay a fee to
    begin work.
    Strategies in the Job Search Process

    Avoid Job Scams


    Don’t accept money orders as
    paychecks.
    When responding to a job ad that contains a
    link, type the web address for the company
    into your address bar to make sure you are
    giving your information to a real company.
    An ad asking you to transfer money for
    someone? Definitely a scam.
    Does it sound too good to be true? It is. Run.
    Strategies in the Job Search Process

    Dealing with Rejection?


    It’s okay to feel angry or
    frustrated
    Regain perspective
    Volunteer
    Work your network
    Consult an expert
    Strategies in the Job Search
    Process
    TAKE HOME ASSIGNMENT
    QUESTION: List at least Ten Job Search
    Websites/Sources in Tanzania.
    Strategies in the Job Search Process
    Making the Connection
    LinkedIn
     Alumni Groups
     Industry/topical groups
     Departmental groups
     Alumni Databases
     Connect with alumni from your undergraduate and graduate
    institutions

    Be Visible
     Presentations at Conferences & Meetings
     Profile on Departmental or Lab Websites
     Volunteer for Committees and Leadership Roles
     Attend local networking events (Biologue, AWIS, etc.)
    Strategies in the Job Search Process
    Sources of Information and Postings
    Stay tuned into multiple career information sources:
     University Career Services
     School-specific Career Services Office
     Career office of your undergraduate and graduate institution
     Academic Department/Advisor
     Student Organizations
    Don’t forget about your personal network!
     Friends and Family
     Former employers and professors
     Mentors
     Alumni (from undergraduate AND graduate institutions)
     Informational Interviewing contacts
    Strategies in the Job Search Process

    •Family
    •Friends
    •Career Fairs
    •Recruiters
    •Professional Organizations
    •Student Organizations
    •Fraternity/Sorority Members
    •Other organizational members
    •Athletic teammates
    •Friends of friends
    •Mentors
    •Anyone missing?
     YOU

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