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Getting Back into the Job Search - 4 Myths of Job Search
The document provides strategies for people returning to the job hunt after a long absence. It discusses how job searching has changed significantly with the rise of technology and social media. Myth #1 is that the old ways of searching, like newspapers and mailings, still work when in fact employers now use keywords and social media to screen candidates. Myth #2 is that searching is too difficult, when it mainly requires learning new digital skills. Myth #3 is that employers will accept you as you are, when you need to market your strengths and work on weaknesses. The final myth is that searching is a one-time thing, but people now change jobs every 3-5 years so an active search is a lifelong process.
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Getting Back into the Job Search - 4 Myths of Job Search
- 1. Getting Back tothe Job Hunt Survival strategies for people who are back in the job hunt after a long time. By Kathleen Smith CMO, ClearedJobs.Net
- 2. 4 Myths ofJob Search
- 3. Myth #1 I can do it the way I have always done it
- 4. A long timeago in a galaxy far away… A job search included…. Printed newspaper ads Mailing or faxing a resume Calling on a landline and speaking with someone Networking And you more than likely stayed in that job for at least 5-10 years….
- 5. Today’s job search Youare found by keywords Technology will control your access to employers and their access to you Social media is not used by just your kids, it is used by employers to check up on you You will change jobs every 3-5 years However, networking is still very important an d the key way to find a job… you just have to leverage the tools to support your networking.
- 6. The many toolsto the job search…. Before it was just answering advertisements and networking… Now it includes a variety of tools and avenues… Job boards Job Fairs Social and business networking Online and offline networking Blogging and self promotion Employee referral programs
- 7. Myth #2 It’s hard, I can’t do it
- 8. Learning new skills… Manyof the same skills you use now … project management, multi tasking and adapting to new skills…. You will use of these skills now in your job search Introspection is always difficult
- 9. Myth #3 They arejust going to have to like me the way I am
- 10. You may notthink you need to do these things… The lack of information or the wrong information is going to hinder your job search Your reputation is already established by our colleagues, supervisors and clients How are you going to market reputation? Do you know what your reputation “truly” is?
- 11. You might haveto do a SWOT analysis on “You”…. Strengths…… Skills, abilities, clearance, SME Work style Network Weaknesses….. Do you need more .edu or certs? Holes in your network? Opportunities… Learning new skills Ability to move Threats…… Does your image need an overhaul? Limited skill set?
- 12. Myth #4 Once I get a job, I won’t have to do this “stuff” again….
- 13. Job Search isthe New Career…. Every 3-5 years you will be looking for a new job. Professionals will on average change careers 11 times.
- 15. Changing Your Thinking This isa life search not just a job search – who you are, what you have to offer, what you want, how you are going to package yourself This will be an evolving project Making technology your friend
- 16. Implementing New Tactics Developingcontent for your resumes, profiles and networking Thinking of your skills in terms of keywords for your resumes, your profiles and your searches Developing ( or reviving your network) and “working” it online and offline Doing research through your networks to find out about companies, contacts and job postings
- 17. Promoting Yourself Self promotiononce thought of an ego maniac pursuit, is now at the crux of a job search Packaging yourself – email, cell phone, resume, profiles Clearing up or cleaning up bad credit or bad juju in your career past. Yes, you will have to upload a picture
- 18. Finding New Sourcesof Job Postings Job Boards Corporate Career Sites Trade Associations LinkedIn Groups Job Fairs Networking events
- 19. Ways to UseLinkedIn to support your career search and development Crafting your Profile properly which means: Picture & Summary List accomplishments Blog, twitter, website Update at least monthly, more so if in an active search Status Updates – 2-3 times a week Your Network – 500+
- 20. LinkedIn – HowYou Connect with Others Your network is part of your brand Personalizing and customizing your invitations Providing recommendations for current and previous co-workers Groups for networking and job postings “Like” ing posts, commenting, being an active part of the community Following companies, organizations
- 21. Use Facebook tosupport your career search Active user of Facebook? Be sure to set up the lists of people you share information with between your close BFFs and the general public; Fill out your profile similar to your resume if you are in an active search Not on Facebook? Set up a minimum profile to be able to communicate and be found “Like” companies, organizations , government agencies Be part of key trade association groups in the industry
- 22. Use Twitter tosupport your career search Customize your “bio” to include your skills & info recruiters to search Follow companies that you are interested in and/or their job posting feed Follow/ connect with recruiters & SME’s in your industry Gather information on key topics, comment on it and share with your network Quality not quantity
- 23. "You can makemore friends in two months by becoming interested in other people than you can in two years by trying to get other people interested in you.“ Dale Carnegie, How to Win Friends and Influence People
- 24. Thank you! Kathleen Smith ClearedJobs.Net
Editor's Notes
- #20 Personalize each invitation don’t just use the templateWhen someone accepts your invitation – thank them Building your network so you can get recommendations on people to connect with Skills beta
- #21 Pre reference checking Be sure that when you are connecting with people that you are thanking them and not just pouncing on them for the connections they can provide you. If you connect with someone, be sure to leave some time to have them get to know you before you ask for something, and when you ask for something be specificPeople want to help, but they can’t read your mind as to what you want/need
- #22 How many trade associations,governmtn organizations, charities are on facebool