1. Welcome Job Search Workshop

2. Monday 1/9/17
Complete the journal entry (make sure you label it) (Turn into the basket on my desk)
Take notes from the PowerPoint slides
Complete the Activity (Turn this in to the basket on my desk)
I will be checking your notebook for your notes and the basket for your work when I return. Any unfinished notes/activity will be a zero

3. Journal Entry #3 In a quality 5 sentence paragraph….
Describe why having good job search skills is important? Where would be good places to search, when trying to find a job? When might you need to use job search skills?

4. What Employers Look For
First impressions
Dependability and other personality traits
Skills, experience, and training

5. Skills Employers Want Willing to learn
Basic academic skills in reading, writing, computation
Listening and oral communication
Creative thinking and problem solving

6. Skills Employers Want 5. Self-esteem and goal setting
6. Personal and career development
7. Interpersonal skills, negotiation, and teamwork
8. Organizational effectiveness and leadership

7. Job Hunting is a Process
Choose an occupation
Show how you can handle the work
Create your sales brochure
Market yourself
Create a good impression
Sell yourself, ace the interview
Follow-up after the interview
Gives direction to your job search
Job Hunting should be a full time effort.
You can’t just sit back and wait for something to happen and you can’t rely on one company to come through for you so you need to keep searching

8. Help Wanted Ads Check the newspaper and the web daily
Identify what the employer needs
Write a letter that matches your qualifications to the employer’s needs
When reading Cover letters and resumes employers look at how you communicate, match your skills against what skills they are looking for and have advertised for.
Ads aren’t always the most effective search method. Companies usually receive hundreds of responses. HR people or hiring managers generally take 45 seconds to read a cover letter and resume. Your resume and cover letter must stand out. In reality only a few people move forward to the next step.

9. Networking
Most employers fill positions with friends and relatives of people who work for them
Ask people you know about the job openings where they work. They may help you get a job interview
Most jobs are obtained through some form of personal contact.
It is a good idea to contact people who can help you in your job search.
Ex: relatives, friends, neighbors, former supervisors, members of your church etc.

10. The Phone Call 1. Introduce yourself 2. Say something friendly
3. Get down to business
4. Prepare for the unexpected
5. Ask for the interview
6. Prepare for the “put off”
7. Sell yourself, but don’t push and don’t beg
8. Wrap it up and confirm the date
Here are some tips for when you are cold calling wanting to schedule an interview.

11. Three Questions to Get Referrals
Do you know of any employers who may have an opening for someone with my skills? If no ask
Do you know of someone else who might know of such an opening? If yes, get that persons name and phone number. If no ask
Do you know someone who knows lots of people? If all else fails this will usually get you a name
If you aren’t successful in getting an interview when you call you can ask for referrals.

12. Activity
If you are not currently employed: Brainstorm potential employers and create a list of at least 5.
If you are currently employed: Create a list of 5 future employers that you would like to have when you leave your current position.
When finished, write 3 quality paragraphs.
Paragraph 1: What qualities do you have that will help you get a job
Paragraph 2: what qualities might you need to work on to get a job?
Paragraph 3: How can you show a potential employer your positive qualities?

13. Tuesday 1/10/17
Complete the journal entry (make sure you label it) (Turn into the basket on my desk)
Take notes from the PowerPoint slides
Complete the Activity (Turn this in to the basket on my desk)
I will be checking your notebook for your notes and the basket for your work when I return. Any unfinished notes/activity will be a zero

14. Journal Entry # 4 In a quality 5 sentence paragraph write…
Have you ever filled out an application (does not have to be for a job)? What do you believe an employer is looking for when reviewing an application? What are some things that would reflect poorly on you, if you did them on an application?

15. Introduction to Applications
Why bother with applications?
Important in larger organizations and government
Force you to organize your experience
Requested by many employers
Even if you have a resume most companies will require you to fill out an application as a condition of employment.
At- will statement. An employer can terminate you for any reason at any time and in turn you as the employee may quit for any reason at any time.
Signing stating that the information you are providing them is correct. If they find something on your application that isn’t a true statement – you won’t get the job and if you are already hired they would “fire you for falsifying information” on your application.
When you get to the experience section of the application, if you are dealing with negative information like being fired you need to use more positive language you can state you were “let go” or “I will explain in an interview”.

16. Introduction to Applications
The problem with Applications
Written in a way to reveal your weaknesses
Designed to screen you out
Not a good tool for getting interviews
Applications tend to show your weaknesses such as gaps in employment because you are forced to list your employers chronologically.
Applications also force you to answer what wage you want and what job you want. If you don’t answer the questions or say “I’ll take anything” or “open” chances are you will be selected to interview for the non-skilled, low wage jobs or they won’t talk with you at all because they may think you don’t know what you want.

17. Tips for Completing Applications
Follow directions (completing an application incorrectly will reflect poorly on you)
Be neatly with complete sentences (you should print, no cursive writing)
Provide only positive information about yourself
Turn negative information into positive statements but do not lie

18. Job Applications Stumbling Blocks
Friends and relatives
Can help if they are a good employee, would hurt if they were a poor employee
Criminal record
Not enough education
Fired from previous job
Unemployment gaps
Hopping from job to job
No work history
No References
Poor reference
Ask for too much money

19. Illegal information
By law employers can not ask for certain information when looking at a potential employee.
Height, weight -Race of Ethnicity
Age, sex -Handicaps
Marital status -Arrests or Convictions
Size of your family –Military discharge
Religion, politics
Birthplace

20. Exceptions
An employer may ask you an off-limits question if that topic has to do with your ability to do the job.
Ex. If a job has lifting requirements: physical handicaps can be asked about

21. Activity Fill out the provided sample application.
Make sure that you follow the directions.
Check yourself for spelling mistakes and grammatical errors.
Write legibly
Turn this into the basket on my desk when finished.

22. Wednesday 1/11
Complete the journal entry (make sure you label it) (Turn into the basket on my desk)
Take notes from the PowerPoint slides
Complete the Activity (Turn this in to the basket on my desk)
I will be checking your notebook for your notes and the basket for your work when I return. Any unfinished notes/activity will be a zero.

23. Journal Entry #5 In a quality 5 sentence paragraph write…
If you have interviewed before…
Where did you interview? What did you wear? What did you take with you? What types of questions did they ask? How did you feel?
If you have not interviewed before…
Do you think interviews are intimidating? What makes you most nervous about an interview? If you had an interview tomorrow, what would you take with you?

24. Interviewing Dress and Grooming Checklist
Spend some money for a good outfit if necessary
Consider an interview “uniform”
Dress up not down
Ask for advice
No jeans, tanks tops, shorts, or very casual clothes
Be conservative
Details count
Don’t overdo cologne, aftershave, makeup, jewelry
Careful grooming is a must
No 2nd chances in making a good impression.
First impressions often influences the decision makers.
Be sure to know where you are going, know who is conducting the interview.
Arrive 10 minutes early.
Refer and handout the booklet titled “Look Sharp”

25. The Interview-Be Prepared
Know what questions to expect
Have an automatic answer
Know what questions to ask
Practice with a friend before going on a real interview
Don’t be caught off guard by a “stress interview”
Remember attitude, appearance, and manners make a difference
It is a good idea to practice your answers to some of the standard questions
EX: Why should I hire you? What are your weaknesses?
Practicing ahead of time will help you relax during the actual interview.

26. The Interview- Sell Yourself
Talk about your accomplishments, skills and abilities
Show enthusiasm
Explain what you can do for the company
Demonstrate that you are a team player
Turn negative questions into positive answers
Summarize your strengths
Ask for the job
Handout and refer to the booklet titled “The Interview” for more tips on pages 7-8

27. Most Frequently Asked Interview Questions
Why don’t you tell me about yourself?
Why should I hire you?
What are your major strengths?
What are your major weaknesses?
What pay do you expect?

28. Most Frequently Asked Interview Questions
How does your experience relate to the job?
What are your future plans?
What will your past bosses say about you?
Why this job and why here?
What is your personal situation?
Practicing answers to these types of questions allows to be confident in an interview, reducing your stress
Refer to booklet titled “The Interview” on pages 9-12 for more frequently asked questions

29. Three Steps to Answering Problem Questions
Understand what is really being asked
Can I depend on you?
Are you a good worker?
Do you have the experience and training to do the job if hired?
Dealing with negative information is difficult so it is helpful to know what is really being asked so you can answer in a more positive way.

30. Three Steps to Answering Problem Questions
2. Answer the question briefly
Acknowledge the facts, but ….
Present them as a advantage not a disadvantage

31. Three Steps to Answering Problem Questions
3. Answer the real concern by presenting your related skills
Base your answer on your key skills
Give examples to support your skills statements
The best way to provide examples to support your skills is being able to describe a situation and the positive actions you took in response to the situation.
Handout and refer to booklet titled “Talking to Employers”

32. Activity
Pretend that you are at an interview for your dream job, and answer the following questions/interview questions in complete sentences (you can make up information)
What is your dream job?
Tell me about yourself?
What are your strengths?
What are your weaknesses?
What are your future plans?

33. Thursday 1/12
Complete the journal entry (make sure you label it) (Turn into the basket on my desk)
Take notes from the PowerPoint slides
Complete the Activity (Turn this in to the basket on my desk)
I will be checking your notebook for your notes and the basket for your work when I return. Any unfinished notes/activity will be a zero.

34. Journal Entry #6 In a quality 5 sentence paragraph write…
Think about your dream job. What is it? Where would it be located? What hours would it have? Would you work by yourself or with others? Would you have to travel often? Would it be able to support your family? What would be your realistic salary? When would you like to retire?

35. After the Interview After the interview is a critical time.
A follow up thank you letter is needed to put you ahead of the other interviewers.
A thank you letter should be short and concise but revisits strong points from your interview and skills that you have.
A thank you letter should be hand written, legible, with proper grammar and spelling.

36. Tips for an Thank you letter
Make sure you write down all the interviewers names. You may be interviewed by multiple people. Each person needs their own separate thank you letter.
Send the thank you letter within 48 hours for the be best result.

37. Negotiating for the Job
After you interview, you may be offered the position.
What do you do then?
You can negotiate to get the best deal you can.
You can negotiate pay, hours, time off, location, and sometimes a contract.

38. Salary Negotiation Rules
Never discuss salary until your offered the job
Know the probable salary range in advance
Bracket your salary range
Never say NO to an offer before it is made or within 24 hours
You can find out probable salary ranges for positions in labor market studies.

39. Examples of Salary Brackets
If the job pays: You say:
$ 9.00/hour…….. $8 to $11 per hour
$ 15,000………… Mid to upper teens
$ 18,000………… Upper teens to low twenties
$ 22,000………… Low to mid twenties
$ 90,000………… High five figure to low six figure

40. Follow-up- After the interview
Send a thank you note after the interview
Fewer than half your competitors will send a thank you note or call after an interview
Following-up is a crucial part of your effort to “market” yourself
Sending a thank you note can influence the decision maker (just like not making a good first impression)
Standout from your competition
Refer to booklet titled “The Follow-up Letter” pages for examples

41. Activity
Research the salary for your desired future job (cite what website you got your information from) Decide what salary bracket you would use to describe it. On a separate sheet of paper Research a sample interview thank you letter and then write your own (about interviewing for your dream job) Turn both of these into the basket

42. Friday 1/13
Complete the journal entry (make sure you label it) (Turn into the basket on my desk)
Take notes from the PowerPoint slides
Complete the Activity (Turn this in to the basket on my desk)
I will be checking your notebook for your notes and the basket for your work when I return. Any unfinished notes/activity will be a zero.

43. Journal Entry #7
In a quality 5 sentence paragraph write… Describe at least 10 personal qualities make you a good job candidate? Why will these qualities help you to either get a job/keep a job. What personal qualities might make it hard for you to keep a job? Do you feel comfortable working in a team? Why or Why not?

44. Why People Get Fired Unable to get along with others Dishonest
Poor dress and grooming
Unreliable
Used work time for personal business
Unable or willing to do the work

45. Why People Get Fired Too slow, too many mistakes, too many accidents
Would not follow orders
Abused alcohol or drugs
Misrepresented their backgrounds

46. What should you do the prevent getting fired?
Do not lie on your Job Application or Resume
Don’t broadcast that you may be looking for another job
Don’t gossip about other co workers
Don’t become romantically involved with anyone at work
Learn to work as a team
Learn to take constructive criticism

47. 12 Extra Steps to Get Ahead
Correct weaknesses in basic skills
Dress and groom for promotion
Arrive early and stay late
Positive and enthusiastic
Set goals
Ask for more responsibility

48. 12 Extra Steps to Get Ahead
7. Ask for advice in getting an increase or promotion
8. Ask for training
9. Learn more on your own
10. Volunteer for difficult projects
11. Get measurable results
12. Keep planning

49. Some Final Advice
If you want a good job, you have to work at getting that job
Go on a few “practice” interviews before interviewing your favorite company
Be prepared  appearance, manners, attitude, and the right answers
Sell yourself & explain why the manager should hire you
Follow-up after the interview

50. Activity Create a list of positive attributes on one side of the paper
On the other side write your negative attributes.
Which ones can you work on and how?
Write a paragraph detailing what you can do to improve yourself to be more marketable.