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Inspiring CMU
- 1. Jumpstarting Your NextCareer Move
- 2. Our Credentials MonaVaccarella Over 20 years Human Resources Senior Management experience with Fortune 500 companies Ron Hamara Over 20 years Career Counselor, all industry segments Donald Hoover Over 20 years Human Resources experience in the Gaming Hospitality industry, Professor Fairleigh Dickenson University Hospitality Curriculum
- 3. Today’s Schedule OurCredentials and Expertise Considering Your Future Your Resources Career Change Do’s and Don’ts How to Search For a Position Surf the Internet Resume Writing/Interactive Resume Cover Letters
- 4. Our Credentials-Professional ArticlesGaming Observer - Challenges of Career Transition - An Executive Survey of Displaced Gaming-Hospitality & Technology Management Human Resource Survey - Farleigh Dickenson “What is in it for You?” This survey is designed to solicit Human Resources Professionals on identifying their needs to attract and retain talent during these difficult economic times. This survey is underway.
- 5. Our Credentials -Professional Articles Gaming Observer - Challenges of Career Transition - An Executive Survey of Displaced Gaming-Hospitality & Technology Management
- 6. Our Credentials -Professional Articles Gaming Observer Article - Respondents High Correlation To Tenure
- 7. Our Credentials -Professional Articles Gaming Observer Article - Respondents High Correlation To Tenure Are you ready for the challenge bring on Gen X and Y??? I am ready to learn and teach them a thing or 2,3,4,5,6……… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1kWR1RPxbk&feature=related
- 8. Professional Articles HumanResource Survey - Farleigh Dickenson “What is in it for You?” This survey is designed to solicit Human Resources Professionals on identifying their needs to attract and retain talent during these difficult economic times. This survey is underway.
- 9. Considering Your Future-bringthe tool of the Assessment- Conduct a Career Assessment-What do you want to do? Are you willing to relocate? What salary, bonus, and benefit programs are you willing to accept? Seek guidance and assistance from respected peers. Which industries match your knowledge and skills? Is self-employment in your future? Executive Checklist Search strategy and long-range financial considerations http://www.stewartcoopercoon.com/jobsearch/career-values/ We provide a very similar tool and will work you through all the answers
- 10. Your Resources AdministrativeSupport Computers, Blackberrys, Webcam Quiet Place to Conduct the Search
- 11. Attack the JobMarket-Do You Know the Market??? Every day is a New Beginning Possibilities are Endless Creative Approach is What will set You Apart
- 12. Career Change – Do’s & Don’ts DO Have a plan Be ready to put forth time and effort Note your likes and dislikes Assess your skills Additional training or education Networking Gain experience Use your resources
- 13. Career Change –Do’s & Don’ts DON’T Worry about unsure or insecure feelings, embrace resiliency; kill the fear factor show a state of mind….. Rush into a decision Limit your potential Forget about people who might be able to help Do this alone
- 14. How to SearchFor a Position Newspapers Online Resources Job Fairs Networking Cold Calling Linked In and Other Vehicles Temporary Employment (“Temping”)/Consulting Recruitment Vehicles Tap into your Heritage/Ethnicity Employment Tracking Sheet
- 15. How to Searchfor a Position - Newspapers Regional Local
- 16. How to Searchfor a Position - Online Resources to Consider Online Newspapers Employment Sites www.casinocareers.com www.searchfirm.com www.sixfigurejobs.com www.careerbuilder.com www.execunet.com www.netshare.com www.monster.com
- 17. How to Searchfor a Position – Job Fairs Industry Non-Industry Government
- 18. How to Searchfor a Position - Networking Quickest path to your next job 70% of all jobs are through networking but are you hired on what you know or who you know. Professional associations or friends in the business Former colleagues or business associates Family members and religious organizations How do you do it? Networking Tracking Sheet
- 19. How to Searchfor a Position – Cold Calling Research Companies Public Private Non-Profit www.edgar-online.com
- 20. How to Searchfor a Position – Executive Level Temporary Employment (“Temping”)/Consulting Allows you to explore many companies and industries without a firm commitment. The agency will negotiate your salary and benefits. Great way to network! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EB1rshuI5fY
- 21. How to Searchfor a Position - Recruitment Vehicles Directory of Executive Recruiters www.recruiterredbook.com/index.php Job Posting Websites
- 22. How to Searchfor a Position - Employment Tracking Sheet Date Company Spoke with whom Phone number Action Follow-up on…
- 23. Surf the InternetFree tutorial websites that may help: www.internettutorials.net www.learnthenet.com Also consider the local library and Department of Labor.
- 24. Resume Writing RulesKey Factors Resume Development Three Types of Resumes
- 25. Resume Writing -Rules No typing errors No misspellings Do not lie, mislead or omit important information. Do not include personal information.
- 26. Resume Writing -Key Factors Resumes that read like a job description are boring and ineffective. List all of your accomplishments by job, particularly the last three. Lead with your most impressive accomplishment. Make sure that your accomplishments provide a problem and a solution. Emphasize the impact of your role. Create an Interactive Resume visit visualcv.com
- 27. Resume Writing – Resume Development Entice the reader to want to learn more. Important points should be introduced on the first page. Resume type size Relevant information Include specific objective
- 28. Sample Visualcv.com DemonstrateYour Creativity Visit Visualcv.com http://www.visualcv.com/www/examples/ http:// www.visualcv.com/mbeckford
- 29. Resume Writing – Three Types of Resumes Chronological Functional Targeted
- 30. Cover Letter Whatis a Cover Letter? Three Types of Cover Letters
- 31. Cover Letter – What is a Cover Letter? One cover letter is not good for all jobs! Type of position that you are seeking Expands resume objective Intrigues employer to want to learn more Demonstrates an understanding of the company Showcases writing skills Connects you to the position
- 32. Cover Letter – Three Types of Cover Letters The Uninvited or Cold-Contact Cover Letter The Invited Cover Letter The Referral Letter http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHl1NZAmAD4
- 33. Congratulations! You’re on your way… Questions? Your Hired
- 34. Now Go ForIt Release the Excitement Embrace the Unknown Dare to be Different And in the Infamous Words of Randy Pausch “ Release the Tigger in YOU!” Visit: www.cmu.edu/ randy s lecture / http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2HWTrDTsv0
- 35. An Inspiration!!!!!! Book: The Last Lecture Author: Randy Pausch with Jeffrey Zaslow Review: The last lecture was written by a well known virtual reality Carnegie Mellon professor who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer at the young age of 46. The last lecture was given on Sept. 18, 2007 Randy passed away on July 25, 2008.
- 36. Thank You ForYour Time Contact information: Mona Vaccarella (732)946-9170