11/22/2015 C ALVARY C HAPEL S OUTH B AY 1

2 Job Seekers Ministry Anatomy of a Job Search

C ALVARY C HAPEL S OUTH B AY 3 What does a Successful Job Search look like? What will I need for my job search? –A Resume –A Web Search Engine –A Cover Letter –An Interview –A Thank You Letter –A Negotiation –A Portfolio –Prayer The Answer is: ALL of the above, and then some –Finding a job requires a system approach –A system approach – similar to a project with a plan Looking for employment can be described as a job search project a step by step strategy

C ALVARY C HAPEL S OUTH B AY 4 JOB SEARCH STRATEGY The first step is to clearly define your objectives –What do you want to do? Short-term and Long-term goals The most common job seeking techniques are: –Relying on personal contacts or networking –Help wanted advertisement – online or newspapers –Using employment services –Contacting employers directly Setting up your schedule is critical to your success –Have a realistic time frame per day dedicated to your job search –Have a plan so you can track your progress –Do not be “hit-or-miss”, rather be consistent Stick to it – job searching takes a daily effort Job hunting is tough work Challenging spiritually, physically, emotionally and intellectually

C ALVARY C HAPEL S OUTH B AY 5 The Direct Contact Method Make a list of companies you would like to work with –Where your interests, strengths or experience fit Match your skills with those companies you listed –Compare and map the company needs to your skills Research the companies you are best suited for –Find out who they are and what they represent Prepare a resume to match those companies needs –Make a company and position specific resume Maintain a folder for each company –Take time to be organized. It will make you more effective Don’t take short cuts –Do more than you think you should

C ALVARY C HAPEL S OUTH B AY 6 Job Seekers Ministry … do all as unto the Lord Colossians 3:17-23