1. Job Search Strategies

2. Overview Essential tools you’ll need to make your job search easier.
How to implement these tools.
The importance of Networking.
How to write a Winning Elevator Pitch (for Networking).
Appropriate Job Search Websites.
The Power of Your Social Media Presence
Final TIPS to make this journey a pleasant one

3. Essential Tools Check List
Powerful RESUME
Stellar COVER LETTER
Updated REFERENCE SHEET
Copy of MASTER APPLICATION
Designated FLASH DRIVE
Professional INTERVIEW OUTFIT
LOG (to keep track of your contacts and efforts)
Job Info Sheet – have all of your current & past employment & employer info on 1 sheet for your own reference for when you’re filling out online or hardcopy job applications.
Reference Sheet – 3 Professional References you will utilize (you can turn this in to potential employers / hiring manager’s)

4. ActionVerb + Job Duty + Result or Why
A Powerful RESUME
Convince the employer that you are worth an interview
Use the correct résumé format (Chronological, Functional or Combination) to highlight your skills, abilities and work history
A good résumé has balance – information and presentation
Update your résumé for each employer based on the job description
For great bullet points use the equation:
ActionVerb + Job Duty + Result or Why
Proofread, proofread, proofread…

5. Sample

6. A Stellar COVER LETTER First meeting between you and the employer
Business Letter that introduces you to the employer
Where you are able to showcase your personality and professionalism
Use the same header and font as your Resume
Modify your cover letter for each company/position you are applying to
Find out the name of the person in charge of hiring so you can address the letter to that person
If the cover letter does not “speak well”, the résumé will not be read!
Be sure to check out the resources located in the Career Center

7. Sample

8. Reference Sheet Use your header from your resume
Be consistent, match format of resume
List references who can speak to your work ethic and skills
Provide:
Name
Position
Company-Address/Telephone Number
address

9. Implement Your Strategy
TOOLS IN HAND

10. Circle Your Top 5 RESOURCES
Career Center
Current Job
ChaffeyConnect
Previous Supervisor
Career Counselor
Social Networks
Career Fairs
Family & Friends
Career Websites
Mentors & Advocates
Job Search Websites
Professors & Teachers
Industry Specific Websites
Associations & Groups
Direct Job Postings
Networking Events
Local Library
Job Recruitment Event
Internships
Make a LIST of all your possible job RESOURCES. Each week, circle your Top 5!

11. Each Week… Pick your TOP 5 RESOURCES you’ll utilize
Have a PLAN of ACTION
Write down SHORT-TERM job search GOALS
Create a LONG-TERM job search GOAL
Re-group and try DIFFERENT APPROACH
Stay ENCOURAGED and GET SUPPORT
Consistently DEVELOP your NETWORK

12. Develop Your NETWORK

13. What is NETWORKING? Connecting and building rapport with others
Promoting yourself in a genuine and friendly way
Listening, asking questions, and being genuinely interested in others
We’re always “NETWORKING” whether we know it or not. Our behaviors and assets are always being assessed (someone is always watching).
It’s a give and take – we must speak up gracefully and promote ourselves in a professional way and we must listen and be interested in what others are passionate about too (connecting & building rapport).
Don’t focus on outcome. A lot of it will be well needed PRACTICE.

14. RECEIVING THE APPLICATION EVALUATIONS OF RESUMES & LETTERS
Why NETWORK?
Typical Selection Process of Human Resources
RECEIVING THE APPLICATION
(100)
EVALUATIONS OF RESUMES & LETTERS
(25)
PHONE INTERVIEW
(15)
INTERVIEWS
(10)
TEST
(10)
REFERENCE CHECK
(2-3)
JOB OFFER
(1)
Your must STAND OUT and stay as competitive (in a positive way) as possible! You may meet someone that will give you your next job or lead you to someone who will!

15. Hidden Job Market
20% of the jobs are on the SURFACE, but 80% of the jobs are HIDDEN.

16. Who is part of your NETWORK?
Family & Friends
Mentors & Advocates
Neighbors
Associations & Groups
Parents
Alumni Associations
Professors & Teachers
Human Resources
Career Counselors
Foundations
Success Guides
College Clubs
Academic Counselors
Student Government
Current Supervisor
Volunteer Affiliations
Previous Supervisor
Internship Supervisor
Co-Workers
Social Network Group

17. How do you NETWORK?
Put yourself out there, take healthy risks, go to events, career fairs, speak up, talk to people, listen attentively
Know yourself – be able to confidently relay who you are professionally (30 second Elevator Pitch)
Emphasize what you can do / transferable skills (i.e. technical skills, customer service skills, etc.)
Share with others the WHY & HOW you are ready to offer your foremost qualities (show them by being you!)

18. Your Elevator Pitch
30-60 Seconds

19. Elevator Pitch Within 30-60 seconds relay confidently and concisely
who you are professionally
top 3 qualifications that you bring to the table
one important question or fact about their company
Why is it called an “Elevator Pitch?” Imagine you only have seconds (an Elevator Ride) to relay to the CEO why they should interview and hire YOU!
Practice! Practice! Practice!

20. Purpose To start a conversation (connect) To stand out
To secure a job interview
Your Goal is to get AN INTERVIEW or continue the conversation, not to seal the deal
To start a conversation (connect) – more “networking”
To stand out – to market yourself in a positive way, introduce yourself in a creative way and show your interest in them (their company)
To secure a job interview – to get employer or 3rd party more curious about you and want to know more about you in an interview

21. Elevator Pitch… Concisely relay Who you are (name)?
What you have to offer (skills)?
Why this company (fact)?
Why is it called an “Elevator Pitch?” Imagine you only have seconds (an Elevator Ride) to relay to the CEO why they should interview and hire YOU!
Practice! Practice! Practice!

22. You have SKILLS even if you’ve never had a paid position (Recognize Your TRANSFERRABLE SKILLS). Jump outside your comfort zone and speak about what you have to offer intelligently. An employer or potential employment will only know what YOU gracefully and powerfully HIGHLIGHT about yourself

23. Practice! Practice! Practice!
Elevator Pitch…
Practice! Practice! Practice!
“Hello Mr. Hire, I saw your profile on LinkedIn. I love what your company does for the community. My name is Anita Job and I would love to talk more about how I can help you carry out your mission. I’m a very outgoing, talented, socially responsible college student and I know I would be a great fit within your company. Can I tell you more about that?
Why is it called an “Elevator Pitch?” Imagine you only have seconds (an Elevator Ride) to relay to the CEO why they should interview and hire YOU!
Practice! Practice! Practice!

24. Narrow down the best sites for you
Job Search Websites
Narrow down the best sites for you

25. Job Search Websites General www.chaffeyconnect.com www.monster.com
Federal jobs
State jobs
City jobs

26. Job Search Websites For Veterans www.vetjobs.com
Veterans' Employment and Training Service
U.S. Department of Labor - Nancy Ise
2450 E. Lincoln Avenue
Anaheim, California
Phone: (714)
Fax: (714)

27. Industry Specific Websites
Jobs in non-profits or social services
The Arts
[arts council]
[music industry]
[film & TV]
Publishing/Media

28. Industry Specific Websites
Education
Food Industry
Medical
IT & Computer Jobs
[tech jobs]

29. Social Media Presence

30. How’s Your Social Media?
Keep it clean and professional
Clean up your social media sites
Employer’s DO Google you
Google yourself
Create a LinkedIn Account
It’s like a Facebook for professional contacts

31. Final Considerations
Tips

32. Avoid Job Scams
Be Aware - Craigslist, Care.com, Primerica (multi-level marketing). Google “Reviews.”
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.
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 probably is. Run!
Research and Google (“reviews”, BBB)
Go with your instincts

33. Tips Job search can be a daunting journey
Get organized and get support
Schedule it! (appts / tasks)
Keep a record of employers / leads
Follow up with phone call or
Career Center is a Great Resource! Resume Writing, Cover Letters, Mock Interviews, Job Search assistance.
Career Center = Networking Tool
Treat yourself to small accomplishments
Schedule it! (appts / tasks) – Use Your GOOGLE Calendar!

34. Person of interest/title Phone and email address
Keep a Log
Name of employer
Info on employer
Person of interest/title
Phone and address
Address
Follow-up
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35. Remember
Have fun, smile, take breaks, treat yourself when completing small tasks
Keep coming back to the Chaffey College Career Center (MACC-203)
We’re here to Support You! 
Career Center is a Great Resource! Resume Writing, Cover Letters, Mock Interviews, Job Search assistance.
Career Center = Networking Tool
Treat yourself to small accomplishments