This PPT is # 5 in a series which shows a job seeker what research they need to accomplish on their ideal job goal. The resume needs to have the generic Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities, as well as proof of general competencies, which will assist the resume owner in writing the resume to allow recruiters and hiring to 'read between the lines' based on the content, as well as showcasing achievements, goals reached, and accomplishments as an employee of past or current employers.

1. Job Hunting
in the 21st
Century:
Using Technology for
Career Search
AdvantagesAn Applicant’s Ultimate Tool to Getting
‘Behind the Recruiters Wall’ for the Career
Seeker’s Advantage in Job Searches

2. Before you spent thou$ands
• This video is provided as an alternative to spending
gobs of money you can’t afford for a career assistance
company to rewrite your resume, provide mass-mailings
of hard-copy resumes, and interview training and
feedback, all to pay their huge overhead for fancy offices
in high-rises and office buildings.
• The goal for this richly informative training is to provide
all you need for a job search – using the skills and
knowledge you already have and will learn to use here,
to find that ‘next great job’ – and at a cheaper price!
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3. WARNING!
• This presentation (and other training modules) is not
packed with graphics – BUT you get the most amount of
data possible in a short time period for impactful, valuable,
educational, and useful information.
• Because of lack of pretty pictures, it might be ‘boring’ to
your eyes (e.g., painful to sit and ‘watch’), BUT it is ear
candy for the amount of incredible, valuable, information
• Sit back in a comfy chair – get your pen ready for notes.
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4. Develop a Plan!
• Every trip worth making begins with a goal
• Every trip worth taking has a map to follow
• Successful businesses have a strategic
short- and long-term plan
• Treat your job search as a ‘strategic
business goal’
…Job Searches and Career Planning
should be NO DIFFERENT!
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5. YOUR RESEARCH RESOURCES
In this presentation segment, you will learn where
to go to research job titles and descriptions, as
well as salaries related to those job titles and
experience levels in your geographic area of the
country.
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6. YOUR RESEARCH RESOURCES
You will use major job boards and salary websites
to find, compare, contrast, and collect the data
needed to determine what should be covered in
your resume.
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7. YOUR RESEARCH RESOURCES
Why do you need this research?
• You want to know what your compensation
(competitive) worth is in the job market…
• You want to ensure your resume ‘covers’ all the job
requirements – generically and specifically – and
highlights what you can DO by demonstrating past
achievements & metrics
• You need to know what and who you will be
competing against for that perfect job
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8. YOUR RESEARCH – ‘To Do’s’
• Compare different sources’ job descriptions
• Highlight main job description bullets
• Look at broad and unique specifications
• Look for ‘gold nuggets’that makes a job
description stand out from others
• Determine how your accomplishments can be
written to ‘fit’ into those job descriptions without
it sounding like a job description
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9. MAJOR RESOURCES
Sources, Websites, Commercial & Government:
1. http://www.salary.com
2. http://www.monster.com
3. http://careerbuilder.com
4. Craig’s List: http://craigslist.com
5. USAJobs: http://USAJobs.gov
6. http://www.linkedin.com (groups/events)
7. Bureau of Labor Stats: http://www.bls.gov/oco/
8. http://www.dice.com
9. www.careeronestop.com
10.www.glassdoor.com
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10. DO YOUR RESEARCH
• Let’s look at a sample to illustrate the point.
• We’ll visit:
– http://www.Salary.com
– http://Monster.com
• We’ll use Architect as a sample job
description
• Look for job descriptions (generic, not unique)
• Look for salary ranges (general)
• Use this info as a guideline to write resume
job accomplishments.
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11. DO YOUR RESEARCH
Using online resources, compile a job
description for all bullets noted,
entailing the general list of tasks for
that type of job.
Using online resources, compile a job
description for all bullets noted,
entailing the general list of tasks for
that type of job.
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12. DO YOUR RESEARCH
Using online resources, compile a rich job description
entailing all the general list of tasks for that type of job.
The example slide is ‘Architect’ from Career One Stop.
Determine what KSAs (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
are required for the general job – but you won’t be writing this
text into your resume; you will write your resume to ‘show’
you have these capabilities based on your achievements,
goals met, and accomplishments for each employer you have
worked for in the past (and currently).
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13. DO YOUR RESEARCH
Knowledge demonstrated in this job title (position):
Design – techniques, tools, and principles for production of precision
technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models
Building & Construction – materials, methods, and tools involved in
construction/repair of houses, buildings, or structures such as highways
and roads
English Language - Structure /content of English language including
meaning /spelling of words, composition, and grammar
Engineering & Technology - Practical application of engineering science
and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures,
and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services
Mathematics - Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their
applications
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14. DO YOUR RESEARCH
Skills you should be able to demonstrate as an employee:
Active Listening - Giving full attention to conversations, taking time to
understand points made, ask questions as appropriate, and not
interrupting at inappropriate times (team player, participant)
Critical Thinking - Use logic / reasoning to identify strengths /
weaknesses of solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Judgment & Decision Making – Considering relative (comparable)
costs /benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate
Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and
paragraphs in work related documents.
Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
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15. DO YOUR RESEARCH
Abilities for which you are hired to provide solutions:
Near Vision – Ability to see details at close range (within a few feet).
Visualization - Ability to imagine how something will look after it is
moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is
likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only
recognizing there is a problem.
Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific
problems to produce answers that make sense.
Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand
information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
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16. DO YOUR RESEARCH
You’ll also want to demonstrate you have all the Education and Experience
necessary to fulfill the minimum qualifications and capabilities of this job
If you don’t have the exact number of minimum years of experience, some
other qualities, education, or even volunteer experience may suffice in lieu
of the experience. Don’t let lack of those years stymie your efforts.
The next few slides show what was culled from the job descriptions
of the Architect to ‘show’ experience in the resume for job
applications.
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17. DO YOUR RESEARCH
You’ll also want to demonstrate you have all the Education and Experience
necessary to fulfill the minimum qualifications and capabilities of this job
Years of Experience:
•1-2 years of experience in field or related area (entry level)
•2-5 years of experience in architectural and commercial building
construction (mid-level)
•5+ years experience in architectural design and CADD design; including
Construction Documentation, and Construction Administration;
Government, Medical, Institutional, Commercial & Educational Building
Experience
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18. DO YOUR RESEARCH
Experience, Skills:
•Ability to accurately read plans; an eye for detail, dependability
•Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field
•Inspects structures in the field; inspects raw materials
•Performs design computations, compiles data; completes architectural assignments
•Proven ability to maintain a high level of organization
•Prepares project estimates and architectural plans as requested.
•Writes specifications as assigned, coordinates with material manufacturers
•Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
•Experience in Commercial Building Projects both high-rise office and residential
•Strong Graphic Communication skills in Freehand and computer technologies
•Strong conceptual design, excellent graphic representation
•Knowledge of construction practices and codes
•Ability to assess massing and zoning on potential building sites
•Hands-on practical experience with sustainable design
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19. DO YOUR RESEARCH
Other important job skills, communication, or business skills and experience in
the general job description(s) noted online – examples below:
Team Player Capability/Nice to Have:
•Positive team player with a desire to grow and learn
•Good communication skills & enthusiasm key
•Excellent written & verbal communication
Technical Skills:
•Auto-Architect, MS Project, CADD experience, Revit, AutoCAD 2D/3D, Sketch-
up, 3D modeling & rendering, Photoshop, and Acrobat
Formal Education, Licensure, Training:
•Bachelors in Architecture (Masters preferred)
•Advanced Education abroad highly desirable
Professional License (Preferred, not required)
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20. PLAN YOUR RESUME REWRITE
Use the rich job description as a baseline - add
what recruiters are seeking ‘between the lines’
for the five core competencies and three skills
/ personal qualities and provide metrics to
document (show, not tell) your capabilities and
KSAs as a well-rounded candidate.
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21. PLAN YOUR RESUME REWRITE
Incorporate descriptions of Five Competencies
1.Resources – allocating time, money, materials,
space and people
2.Interpersonal Skills – team work, training others,
serving customers, negotiating skills, working within
diverse cultures
3.Information – acquiring & evaluating data, organize
& maintain files, interpreting & communicating, using
computers to process data
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22. PLAN YOUR RESUME REWRITE
Five Competencies (cont.):
4.Systems – understanding social, organizational &
technological systems, monitoring & correcting
performance, designing & improving systems
5.Technology – selecting equipment & tools, applying
technology to tasks, maintaining & troubleshooting
(employers want to hire computer savvy employee who can help/teach other employees
or identify easier/faster ways of task completion)
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23. PLAN YOUR RESUME REWRITE
Incorporate Skills and Personal Qualities:
1.Basic Skills – reading, writing, arithmetic, listening,
and speaking
2.Thinking Skills – creative thinking, decision-
making, problem-solving, seeing things in the mind’s
eye, knowing how to learn, and reasoning
3.Personal Qualities – individual responsibilities, self-
esteem, sociability, self-management, and integrity /
honesty
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24. RESEARCH SALARY RANGES
Research shows salary ranges for experience
/geographic location - Junior Architect (JA)*:
U.S. National Average $ 32,100 - $ 51,750
Norfolk, Virginia $ 39,303 - $ 45,793
Atlanta, Georgia $ 40,000 - $ 58,000
Washington, D.C. $ 45,672 - $ 66,000
The ‘average’ salary range is between $39,269 - $55,386
nationally, thus a Junior Architect could request between $40K-
$56K, depending upon base KSAs, experience, and city.• (2011) http://www.salary.com/mysalary.asp
• (2011) http://www.glassdoor.com
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25. You Now Have Your Job Search
Notes and Tools to Start Writing
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At the end of this presentation
/segment you now know what basic
minimum qualities and KSAs you need
to ensure are incorporated into your
resume for a higher ROI for your
resume and job search

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