1. Step 3 ALTITUDE Member Church Logo Goes Here

2. Workbook Page 7 Member Church Logo Goes Here Target Opportunities

3. Workbook Page 34 Member Church Logo Goes Here Occupations Industries Income Locations Platforms + Culture Opportunities

4.  The Work You Do – 41 Job Clusters  Management, business and financial operations  Computer, math, architecture, engineering  Life, physical, social sciences  Community, social, legal services  Education, training, library  Art, design, entertainment, sports, media  Healthcare, protective services  Food preparation, personal care services  Sales, office, administrative support  Farming, fishing, forestry  Construction, mining, drilling  Installation, maintenance, repair, production  Transportation, material moving, military Workbook Page 35 Member Church Logo Goes Here Occupations

5.  Go to www.online.onetcenter.org/find  Search Database of 41 Job Clusters and 965 Occupations  Discover Key Factors for Each Occupation  Abilities  Skills  Knowledge  Interests  Values  Work activities  Salaries/wages  Trends and outlook  And more Workbook Page 35 Member Church Logo Goes Here Occupations

6.  Career Guide to Industries at www.bls.gov/oco/cg  Occupations in each industry  Training and advancement  Earnings and expected job prospects  Working conditions  Browse 47 Major Industry Groups  Natural resources, construction, utilities  Manufacturing, trade, transportation  Information, financial activities  Professional and business consulting  Education, healthcare and social services  Leisure and hospitality  Government, advocacy, grant making, civic Workbook Page 35 Member Church Logo Goes Here Industries

7.  Where You Want To Live & Work  Urban, suburban, rural, geography, climate, lifestyles, more  Employment opportunities, cost of living, housing, schools, more  Search U.S. at www.bestplaces.net & www.homefair.com  Most popular places, best places for you quiz  Search by state, city/town, ZIP  Go Global  Search and compare 266 country profiles  Go to www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook  Research Salaries/Wages & Benefits www.Salary.com  Salary Wizard by keywords, job categories and locations  Benefits and cost-of-living calculators Workbook Page 35 Member Church Logo Goes Here Locations Income

8. Workbook Page 36 Member Church Logo Goes Here Platforms  Employee Platform  Work controlled by employer  Income tax withheld, W-2 form  Independent Contractor Platform  Go to www.guru.com/pro/search.cfm  Self-employed, employers are customers, not incorporated, 1099 form  Business Owner Platform  Incorporated, may employ others, keep separate budgets/books  Visit www.SBA.gov and www.Franchise.org  Volunteer/Intern Platform  Not paid, like/value work or organization, get new experience  Work for local church, ministries. Search www.volunteermatch.org  Compare Your Values to Potential Employer or Customer Culture

9. Workbook Page 37 Member Church Logo Goes Here Target Opportunity Summary OCCUPATIONSINDUSTRIES INCOME – LOCATIONS – PLATFORMS – CULTURE

10. Workbook Page 38 Member Church Logo Goes Here Compare Your Strengths - Their Needs  What You Do Best = What a Target Employer/Customer Needs Most  Your Strengths & Value  What problems can you solve? What needs can you meet?  2 to 3 keyword strengths related to your target(s) needs  Your value to them (improve quality, costs, time, sales, profit)

11. Workbook Page 39 Member Church Logo Goes Here Target Your Resumes  Resumes that Feature Results Get Results  Be clear about your target opportunity and their needs  Feature STAR stories most relevant to results they want  Highlight your strengths and value that match what they need most  Use keywords true of you that they use in their job description  Customize each resume for each opportunity  Resume Message  What you can do for them  Only 7 seconds to attract attention  Keywords connect what they need most that you do best  Resume Styles  Make it easy to see and read fast  Use best formats for situation, message and audience

12. Workbook Pages 39-43 Member Church Logo Goes Here Resume Message  Your Strengths & Value  Part (1) Employer or customer needs that you are seeking to meet  Part (2) Selected strengths (experience, abilities, etc.) that meet their needs  Part (3) The value that employers/customers will receive from the work you do  Tell STAR Stories  Describe situation faced and results you got  Example – Increased sales by 25% in face of increased competition  Basic Components – Master Resume Exercise  Name/contact info  Strengths and value statement  Experience and accomplishments  Education – Degrees, majors, certifications  Extras – Technical skills, community awards, etc.

13. Workbook Pages 44-46 Member Church Logo Goes Here Resume Styles  Two Basic Formats  Chronological when continuing in the same career path  Functional when changing, entering or re-entering career  Go to www.crossroadscareer.org/resumes  Link to leading online resume builder – Pongo  Practice creating resumes for free  Use free template and samples  Get live help from Certified Professional Resume Writers  Monthly subscription available for full service  Style Tips  Keep resume to maximum of 2 pages. Use minimum of 11 point type  Write resumes for people who do not read. They look first – then maybe read  Put white space between sections and in margins. Make it visually appealing

14. Take a Leap of Faith – Step 3 to 4 Workbook Page 48  Prepare to Find Your Future  Target - Occupations, industries, locations, income, platforms, culture  Prioritize opportunity targets factors – What is most important to you  List strengths you offer to target opportunities  Target your resumes, and feature results with STAR stories  Link to free resume builder thru www.crossroadscareer.org/resumes  Search for Jobs, Careers, Calling in Step 4  Seek to serve, and you shall find  Learn effective networking  Maximize online searching