1. Defining Your Career Strategy Presented by Laura Bloomquist March 2003

2. Agenda

3. Employment Trends

4. The Current Gap: Q3 & Q4 2002 Greenspan is estimating unemployment to fall to 5% in 2003. Currently it’s at 5.9%. Above 6% historical average for unemployment. Job creation in November was a net of 6,000 jobs. Healthcare created 32,000 jobs in November.

5. We’ll Soon Experience an Extremely Tight Labor Shortage Source: BLS, Arlene DohmSource: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Despite current economic reports - There are jobs available, do not be afraid to go after what you want!

6. Job Growth by Profession Total job openings forecast to be highest in service and professional categories. Professional, technical and managerial occupations most drawn to Internet for job searches. Total job openings due to growth and replacements, 2000 – 2010e*

7. History of Online Recruiting E-cruiting comprises about 30% of the average recruiting activity; however, only about 10% to 19% of actual hires can be attributed to this activity. -- Collegiate Employment Research Institute Online Hiring Trends

8. How Employers Experience the Internet

9. Tools Employers Use Online Job Boards Newspaper Ads Offline and Online Career Fairs Staffing Firms Company Websites Internal and External Referrals Branding Campaigns (radio and print advertising)

10. Posting a Job: The Employer Perspective Posting a Job includes: Job Title Job Type/Industry Compensation (optional) Job Location Job Description Job Requirements Contact Information

11. Managing Open Positions Active & Total number of applications received for the job. The number of times your job posting has appeared on the search results page. The number of times the job details have been viewed. Manage Job Postings on the Site Begin Screening Resumes

12. Employers Receive Hundreds of Resumes Each Week

13. Searching the Resume Database

14. Organizing Your Career Plan

15. Utilizing All Available Options Post Your Resume Online It is important to utilize each piece of the puzzle in your job search!

16. Marketing YOU! Tips to Make You Stand Out!

17. Beginning the Online Search The Three Major Players:

18. Industry-Specific Sites

19. Posting Your Resume Online  Simply fill out the information requested.  Cut and paste your resume in the text box below, and you are on your way!

20. Searching for Jobs

21. Set Up a Personal Search Agent A Personal Search Agent will email you jobs that match the criteria you set!

22. Applying Online

23. Where Does Your Resume Go? You Post a Resume in a Resume Database – It goes into the abyss… Now what?

24. How to Maximize Your Internet Experience

25. Manage Your Time Wisely

26. Take Advantage of All Your Resources Continue to utilize all contacts, information resources, and services available to you – family friends – professors and leaders within the school – customers of your prospective employer – attend networking events – dial prospective companies directly – Research – internet agents, IU library Limit your time online to one-third (33%) of the total time you dedicate to your job search!