Kathleen High, M.Ed. Independent Education/Career Consultant Dream Chasers & Goal Setters For Clients at the Orange County One-Stop Center

WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? WHAT ARE YOUR EXPECTATIONS?

MY LIFE EXPERIENCE: ◦ Laid off of nine-year position - went to school to finish my degree ◦ From: Secretary – business world (1997) To: Counselor/professor – Higher Education (the process: 15 + years) ◦ Wanted to make a career change ◦ No one could answer my questions

On what kind of Resources are available On identifying what kind of Support is available Information: Where to get help and referrals for: Work, education and meeting personal needs Resources: Identify what kind of support they need Where to get it Support:

How to set good education goals How to achieve education goals Education How to identify jobs that will help you achieve your goals (now and in the future) Work How to provide for various needs without a regular paycheck How to address transition-related issues Needs

 To help you figure out what to do next  Change your expectations and perspective: ◦ Today’s Reality ◦ Information & Resource Referrals ◦ Meeting Your Needs ◦ Help with Setting Short-Term Goals

 Job Search Skills ◦ OC One-Stop Center/WIOA Orientation ◦ Empowering You: Job Seeker Strategies ◦ Winning Resumes ◦ Interviewing Techniques ◦ Networking/Hidden Job Market ◦ Transferable Skills ◦ LinkedIn Beginner

Job Search Skills ◦ Job Search Tips for Unique Populations: (Unemployed, Over 40, Over Qualified, Not So Hot Past, Veterans, Disabled, etc.) ◦ Social Media & Career Success (Social Networking, Photos & Videos, , Websites, Blogging and "Personal Branding") ◦ How to Get Your Dream Job (Identifying Career Pathways to Your Dream Career") ◦ Career Opportunities for Creative People (The Fine Arts & Beyond)

 Education and Career Research Skills: ◦ Planning for an Unpredictable Future  How to Respond to a World of Constant Change ◦ Career Assessments ◦ Identifying Career Suggestions ◦ Career Education Choices You Won’t Regret Later  What You Need to Know and Do to Ensure You are Making Wise Decisions about Your Education ◦ Learning Styles & Career Success  Why Knowing How You Best Learn Affects Your Career See Workshop Coordinator to Request These Workshops

Developing Coping and Life Skills for Success ◦ Financial Strategies ◦ Time and Stress Management ◦ Conflict Management in the Workplace

Developing Coping and Life Skills for Success ◦ Generational Differences  Four Generations -- Worlds Apart on Perspective, Values, Priorities, Lifestyle, and Use of Technology ◦ Help - Asking, Giving, and Receiving  Solving Problems Without Ruining Relationships ◦ Managing Conflicting Priorities  Work, School, Personal Life? (Making Decisions About What is Important and What is Not) ◦ Managing Financial Responsibilities:  Meeting Your Needs By Not "Putting All Your Eggs into One Basket“ ◦ Managing Life's Transitions  Personal, Relationships, Societal, Education, Work, and Military See Workshop Coordinator to Request These Workshops

TODAY’S REALITY: ◦ Rapidly-Changing World   The world is changing – how should you respond? ◦ Generational Values  Your generation affects your worldview ◦ Discerning Seasons  Life is like the weather: Seasons change  End of a season: Not the end of the world ◦ Paradigm Shifts  When “reality” is shattered

SETTING GOALS: ◦ So How Do You Find and Get Your Dream Job?  It is a process and journey that only you can take ◦ Dream Chaser’s & Goal Setter’s Journey  A visual of what affects your success ◦ Reaching Career Goals  Career Changes: A two-step process  Types of jobs: Survival, Entry-Level, Transition, Dream Job  Importance of Missions/Values Fit ◦ Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs  Managing multiple needs ◦ Priorities  Identifying what is important and what is not  What can what, and what can’t

MEETING YOUR NEEDS:  Managing Financial Responsibilities ◦ Lessons learned the hard way:  Change Your Perspective  Establishing a Source of Income  Lowering Your Financial Obligations  Strategies and Tips for Reducing Expenses  Solutions for Emergency Situations  Unemployed Resources ◦ Meeting needs through alternative resources:  Federal, state, and county government  non-profit organizations, college campuses, and others

 Turn to document ◦ “Needs of the Unemployed”  Starting on Page 1 ◦ Under the “Information” section ◦ Mark “Yes” for anything that relates to you  Stop when you reach “Resources” section

Career Decision Making Job Search Skills (Resumes, Interviewing, etc.) Work Guidance (Options available) Academic Success Education Food, shelter, clothing, etc. Medical, transportation, child/elder/pet care, emotional support, etc. Needs

 IF YOUR PRIORITY IS TO OBTAIN GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT ◦ Local “One-Stop” Center - (Where you are now) ◦ Hire a “career coach” – Professional skilled in the job search process ◦ Their objective is to get you back to work ASAP  SEE “MANAGING FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES” ◦ For non-traditional solutions for meeting your needs  SEE “UNEMPLOYED RESOURCES” HANDOUT ◦ For Resources:  City or County Government  State Government  Federal Government  Community/Non-Profit/For-Profit organizations

 CAREER CENTER ◦ One-On-One Career Counseling ◦ Career Assessments (Personality, Interests, Values, Skills, etc.) ◦ Workshops (Resumes, Interviewing, Studying, Success, etc.) ◦ Handouts (Labor Market Trends, Goal Setting, Choosing Majors, etc.) ◦ Career Research Resources (Online programs, books, etc.) ◦ Computer Lab  SEE “UNEMPLOYED RESOURCES” FOR MORE

TODAY’S REALITY: ◦ Rapidly-Changing World   The world is changing – how should you respond? ◦ Generational Values  Your generation affects your worldview ◦ Discerning Seasons  Life is like the weather: Seasons change  End of a season: Not the end of the world ◦ Paradigm Shifts  When “reality” is shattered

 Turn to document ◦ “Needs of the Unemployed”  Starting on Page 1 ◦ Under the “Resources” section ◦ Mark “Yes” for anything that relates to you  Stop when you reach “Support” section

Local One Stop Centers (Where you are now) Local Non-Profit Career and Job Placement Centers Independent Job Search Coaches (for hire) On Most College Campuses: Career Center Resources and/or Job Placement Office Academic Counselors Work Academic counselors for educational goals Career Counselors for career goals Academic Success Classes & study skills workshops Career Center Resources Disabled Students Services Education Family, friends, networks, counselors, financial aid, support groups, teachers, social service agencies, non-profits, faith communities, local governments, some campus resource offices Needs

 CASE MANAGER  (Helps you navigate your journey)  (Provide referrals and support for training options)  WORKSHOP COORDINATOR  (Helps you navigate one-stop office resources)  COMMUNITY REFERRALS  (Can address other needs that the one-stop office does not deal with: Financial, food, shelter, family care, etc.) 

If your journey requires schooling:  CAREER COUNSELING (choosing a career) ◦ Career Center  ACADEMIC COUNSELING (what classes to take) ◦ Counseling Department (or Academic Department)  PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELING (mental health) ◦ Student Health Center  DISABILITIES (Physical, Learning, Etc.) COUNSELING  Disabled Students Programs & Services  FOR VALIDATION OF YOUR JOURNEY ◦ Workshops and Handouts Mentioned Earlier  Often validate what individuals are experiencing  Often leads to healing of some unresolved issues

 SEE: ◦ “Managing Financial Responsibilities” ◦ “Unemployed Resources”  YOUR OWN PERSONAL SUPPORT SYSTEM ◦ (See “Dream Chaser’s Journey”)

 Turn to document ◦ “Needs of the Unemployed”  Starting on Page 1 ◦ Under the “Support” section ◦ Mark “Yes” for anything that relates to you  Stop when you reach “Reflection”

 Review: What are your needs?  Where are your priorities?  Which resources presented today can help?  What should you do next? ◦ REFLECT: What is your “inner voice” saying to you right now?

 Let us know what additional information you need  What additional workshops do you want?