1. Effective Job Searching

2. Today’s objectives… Identify the six steps to an effective job search Define what an action plan is Create an action plan for going forward

3. Job Search Steps

4. 1.What is my goal? 2.When do I want to reach my goal? 3.How much time a week can I devote to my job search?

5.  Are you able to name your strengths?  Does it matter?

6. What if I don’t know how to describe my skills? Self exploration Career Counselling

7. People Companies Sector

8.  What is a Career Action Plan?  Why do I need one? Career Action Plan

9. Update your résumé and other employment documents Prepare a 30 second introduction Create a networking list Practice interviewing Contact your references

10. Start applying Check company/job website regularly Connect with your network Go on informational interviews Attend conferences, events, etc. Always send thank you letters

11. The Hidden Job Market Job Postings- Visible Jobs Not Posted- Hidden 20-30 % 70-80%

12. The Value of Networking

13. Evaluate job offers Learn etiquette on job acceptance or refusal Maintain network Continue to develop skills

14. Q&A

15. Career Services Centre 11 River Road Dalhousie University, Truro Campus 893-7895 rosanne.chapman@dal.ca Drop-in MyCareer.dal.ca Job postings Career calendar Book an appointment