Job Search Notes Part 1 - Starting Your Career Chapter 1: The Job Search Process, 4 The Job Search

Cycle; Where to Start?, 5 Managing Your Job Search, 6 To enter the job market, you-the job applicant-must be well organized even though the job market is not. You need a system to organize, manage, and track your jo seach. -Set Up Your Job Search Headquarters Organize a space for keeping your job searc records and documents so that you can easily find what you need to follow up on leads quickly. The planning and energy you put into organizing your job search directly affects the speed and success of your search. -Track Your Progress Keep a record of everything you undertake, this can be challenging when applying for several jobs at a time. -Prepare a Weekly Schedule -Prepare a Daily Plan Your Job Search Files and Career Portfolio, 7 -Career Management Files Tracker To help you assess your learning and prepare for success in your job search career, you will develop a Career Management Files Tracker, a 3-ring binder for collecting, organizing, and updating career information. The Career Management Files Tracker will become a personal record of your job search experience and a resource you can use when seeking a promotion, a new job, or a career change. -Career Portfolio Your Career Portfolio is an organized collection of documents and other items that demonstrate your skills, abilities, achievements, experience, and qualifications. This portfolio will contain items such as your final resume, a list of references, letters of recommendation, awards, and samples fo your best work. These items showcase your talents and demonstrate that you have organizational skills, such as critical thinking, planning, preparation, and attention to detail. Items in your portfolio can be from paid or volunteer work, classes, internships, clubs, and community activities. -Create an Online Career Portfolio Success Strategies for Mareting Yourself, 10 -Maintain a Positive Outlook Research has shown that a positive outlook can have a powerful effect on personal performance, confidence, and even health. When you think and behave positively, you guide your mind toward your goals and generate matching mental and physical energy. Positive thinking actually causes changes in the brain that boost your ability to perform and project enthusiasm, energy, competence, and confidence-qualities that companies look for when they hire and promote employees. -Positive visualization is purposely forming a mental picture of your seccessful performance and recalling the image frequently. The act of visualizing the successful

performance of a skill or and activity in detail increases learning and skill development. -Positive self-talk is purposely giving yourself positive reinforcement, motivation, and recognition. -Projecting confidence requires healthy self-esteem, a belief in your abilities and your worth. People who use a proactive approach to situations boost their careers by focusing on solving problems, taking positive actions, and taking responsibility for their actions. People who use a reactive approach sabotage their success by focusing on problems instead of solutions and by avoiding diffucult situations. Using proactive skills leads to many career benefits, such as positive work relationships, improved work performance, better problems-solving skills, increased motivation, and enhanced selfesteem. Notes From PowerPoint: The Employer's Perspective -The hiring process weeds out under-prepared job applicants. -Applicants who don't have a compelling resume and cover letter don't get interviews -Interviewees who don't convice the employer they're the best person for the job don't get hired. Finding a Job is a 5-Step Process 1. Prepare for Your Job Search -Learn about the workplace -Evaluate your interests and skills 2. Find Job Leads -Research -Networking 3. Apply for Jobs -Resumes, applications, cover letters 4. Interview for Jobs 5. Follow Up and Evaluate the Process Manage Your Job Search Get organized -Weekly schedule -Daily plan Start looking for a job as soon as you know you need to. Treat your job search like a job -Don't procrastinated -Be on time Follow up on every lead. Career Management Files Tracker Critical resource throughout your career - not just this class 3-ring binder with tabs. File your: -Completed Career Action worksheets and Your Career assignments -Job search documents -Career development files

Career Portfolio Documents and other items that demonstrate your: -Skills -Abilities -Achievements -Experience -Qualifications Copies of: -Diploma and certificates -Official transcripts -Resume -Samples of work -Evaluations -Awards and commendations -Letters of reference The Employers Perspective A positive attitude can count more than skills in getting hired and getting promoted. Having a Positive Attitude -Employers hire and promote people who are positive and enthusiastic. -A positive attitude projects competence and confidence. -It's easy to be cheerful and upbeat when things are going well. -The employee who stays positive when things are tough is a valuable employee. Success Strategies -Positive thinking and behavior -Positive visualization -Positive self-talk -Healthy self-esteem -Setting goals -Managing your time well -Proactive habits -Asserting yourself without disrespecting others Positive Thinking and Behavior Positive Thinking - Make a conscious effort to be optimistic and expect things to go well. Positive Behavior - Act purposely with energy and enthusiasm. Easy Visualization Steps -Form a detailed mental image of your successful performance. -Make the image completely positive. -Recall the image frequently. Positive Self-Talk What it is -Purposely giving yourself positive motivation and recognition -Eliminating negative terms

What it does -Has a profound impact on your: self-image, self-esteem, performance, success Set Goals for Your Job Search -Set short-term and long-term goals. More ambitious goals such as earning your college degree require more time and are called long-term goals. Your short-term goals are accomplishments you want to achieve more quickly. Short-term goals are needed to achieve a long-term goal. -Define your goals in writing. Writing down goals increases your likelihood of achieving them. Written goals increase your sense of commitment, clarify the steps you need to take, and help you remember important details. -Define the purpose and benefits of your goals. Link your goals to a realistic, practical, and specific purpose. Aim high and boost motivation, base your goals on inspiration, not just logic. -Develop an action plan with deadlines -Ask your support system to motivate you Follow through! Manage Your Time -Use a planner -Decide which activities are most important each day and make sure they get done. -Break large projects into smaller steps. -Use small chunks of time productively. -Cut back on your commitements if you're overbooked Be Proactive -Focus on solving problems and achieving positive goals. -Take responsibility for your actions. -Be self-motivated. -Network and develop mutually productive relationships. Act Assertively Assertive behavior-Express yourself and stand up for yourself-without disrespecting others -Acting assertively shows your coworkers that you are confident, capable, and competent. Success Strategies Will Boost Your Success Use mental success strategies to: -Create and sustain your inner drive. -Increase your confidence. -Provide mental and physical energy. -Help you meet your goals. -Project competence. -Improve your performance, enthusiasm, and presence. -Expand your network and career potential.

Chapter 2: Know What Employers Expect, 19 The World of Work: Basic Expectations, 20 Ethical Expectations in the Workplace, 23 In-Demand Industries and Occupations, 26 Chapter 2 Power Point Notes Know What Employers Expect The Employer's Perspective Employers need employees who will help their business thrive and grow. Success on the job only comes when you understand - and meet - the expectations and needs of the workplace Employers and Employees - Employers rely on employees to run their business, serve customers, and help them make a profit. - Employees depend on employers for their income and benefits, including a safe work environment. Employers Expect you to have: - Academic skills - Technical skills - Thinking skills - Interpersonal skills - Teamwork skills - Communication skills - A strong work ethic - Integrity Academic skills Employers expect employees to: - Have a good foundation in math, science, and English - Be able to read, write, listen, and speak well - Be able to apply their academic knowledge at work Employers do not teach academic skills. Technical Skills Employers expect employers to: - Possess technical skills and apply them to their jobs - Keep their computer skills up to date - Use and adjust to new technology Thinking Skills Employers expect employees to: - Solve Problems - Learn new tasks quickly - Think things through and make good decisions Interpersonal Skills Employers expect employees to:

- Take a positive attitude to work - Have a pleasant demeanor - Use good manners - Be cooperative Get along with other people! Teamwork Skills Employers expect employees to: - Collaborate with other employees - Do their share of the work on teams - Help teams complete their assignments Communication Skills Employers expect employees to: - Get their message across - Understand what others mean Good listening skills are essential Performance and Productivity - Performance: how an employee carries out work assignments - Productivity: the effectiveness of an employee's work - A job well done is important to the success fo the business and to the employee Business Etiquette Expected professional behavior: - Use courtesy and good manners - Respect your coworkers - Follow business culture and social customs - Recognize and follow unwritten rules Definitions Work ethic - Inner drive to do one's work well. Ethics - Accepted standards about right and wrong; integrity. Business ethics - Application of ethical principles in a business environment Employees with a Strong work ethic... - Set goals and persist in meeting them - Find efficient ways to do their work - Make sure they understand assignments before starting them - Stick with tasks until completed Employees with a Strong Work Ethic... - Check their work before turning it in - Complete their work with little supervision - Maintain their self-control in difficult or rushed situations - Are loyal to theri organization Ethical Employers - Provide a safe, healthful workplace - Provide needed tools, equipment, and supplies

- Treat employees equally - Base raises, bonuses, and promotions on merit and productivity

Chapter 3: Know Yourself to Market Yourself, 39 Take a Personal Inventory, 40 Know What is Important to You, 43 Self-Assessment and Career Planning Resources, 44 Set Your Career Targets, 46 Job Qualifications Profile, 47

Part 2 - Sources of Job Information Chapter 4: Your Winning Network, 62 Networking Pays Off, 63 Identify Your Networks, 63 Strategies for Networking, 64 Career Information Survey, 69 Chapter 5: Research Careers and Find Job Leads, 81 Get an Edge through Research, 82 Research Career Fields and Companies, 85 Find Job Leads, 87 Part 3 - Essential Job Search Communications Chapter 6: Resumes, 100 What is a Resume?, 101 Plan Your Resume Content, 102 Write and Edit Your Resume, 107 Organize Your Resume, 110 Format Your Resume, 111 Customize Your Resume, 116 Internet Resources, 117 Chapter 7: Job Applications and Cover Letters, 147 Applying for Jobs, 148 The Employment Application, 148 Apply for a Job with a Preprinted Application, 154 Cover Letters, 155 Apply for Jobs Online, 163 Distribute Your Print Job Search Package, 164

Part 4 - The Job Interview Chapter 8: Interview Essentials, 180 Key Elements of Successful Interviews, 181

Dress for Success, 182 Use Positive Body Language, 184 Speak Well for Yourself, 185 Be Aware of Business Etiquette, 187 Prepare Your 30-Second Commercial, 188 Prepare Your Interview Marketing Kit, 189 Chapter 9: Ask for-and Get-the Interview, 197 Getting an Interview, 198 Direct Requests for Interviews, 198 Indirect Strategies for Landing Interviews, 203 While You're Waiting for the Interview, 207 Chapter 10: Interview Styles and Questions, 213 Inside the Interview, 214 Typical Interview Questions, 219 Your Questions Count, 225 Chapter 11: Interview Like a Pro, 233 Gain a Competitive Advantage, 234 Prepare for the Interview, 236 Wrap Up the Interview in Your Favor, 238 Good Interview Follow-up Moves, 240 Ace Employment Tests, 245

Part 5 - Next Steps Chapter 12: Following Up and Negotating Offers, 256 Evaluate a Job Offer, 257 Negotiate for Top Salary and Benefits, 258 Respond to a Job Offer Professionally, 260 Chapter 13: Dealing with Disappointment, 267 If You Don't Get Interviews, 268 If Interviews Don't Lead to Job Offers, 269 Strategies for Better Outcomes, 270 Chapter 14: Take Charge of Your Career, 277 Start Your Successful Career Immediatly, 278 Develop Good Work Habits, 281 Succeed with Your Coworkers, 283 Manage Your Career, 286