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Work-Ready Employment Assistance
            Program
                Frank Alaniz
     Missouri Workforce Regional Liaison


                                       1
Copies of Workshop Info


Information on our Workshops can be found
                    at:

  www.slideshare.net/SLATEMCC-Vets
Agenda
• Opening Remarks
  – Dr. Carol Adams, Associate Vice President for
    Academic Affairs Webster University
• Videos
      • Governor Jay Nixon
      • Webster University
• Speakers
  – Lt Col. Alan Rohlfing, Missouri Army National Guard
  – Frank Alaniz, Workforce Regional Liaison, Missouri Division of
    Workforce Development
Workshops
•   Translating Military Skills
•   Skills Gap Analysis (Overview)
•   The Problem with the On-Line Job Process
•   Career Portfolio
•   SlideShare Information
•   Educational Benefits
•   Resume Review
•   Interview Techniques
•   Navigating a Career Fair
•   Social Media | Networking
SlideShare.Net/SLATEMCC
Top Ten Reasons Employers Hire Vets

1. Accelerated Learning Curve
2. Leadership
3. Teamwork
4. Diversity and Inclusion in Action
5. Efficient Performance under Pressure
6. Respect for Procedures
7. Technology and Globalization
8. Integrity
9. Conscious of Health and Safety Standards
10. Triumph over Adversity

                                Military.com
Translating Military Skills
• Military veterans often have a wide
  range of skills and talents civilian
  employers are seeking.

• Computer-based skill translators

• Most skill translators fail on several
  levels
Online Skills Translators




      CareerOneStop.org




          H2H.jobs
Military.com/veteran-jobs/skills-translator/
Skills Translation
Military vs. Civilian
Military Job Description
Military Job Duties
Add Subspecialties / Training
Civilian Skills
Job Openings
Additional MOS/MOC
Additional MOS/MOC
Skills Gap Analysis
• Why
  – Determine if the skills you possess meet the
    skill required for your industry
• Employer’s Prospective
  – #1 Complaint from employers:
     • Job seekers do not articulate their skills
        – Resume
        – Interview
        – Social Media
CareerOneStop.org
Skills Gap Process
Example
Related Occupations
Pulling it all Together
• Military Skills Translation

• Skills Gap Analysis

• Job Boards (positions)

• Wordle.net
Military Translation
• Supervise or provide support to the battle
  field (Management) by conducting maneuver
  and mobility support (MMS), area security,
  internment resettlement operations, police
  intelligence operations, prisoner of war
  operations, civilian internee operations, law
  and order operations on the battlefield and
  support to the peacetime Army community
  through security of critical Army resources,
  crime prevention programs and preservation
  of law and order.
Revised
• Supervise or provide support to
  (Management) by conducting area
  security, police operations, civilian
  operations, law and order operations and
  support to the peacetime Army
  community through security of critical
  Army resources, crime prevention
  programs and preservation of law and
  order.
Skills Gap
Job Announcements
Wordle.net
Wordle Test
• Favorite Job Portal
  – Select 5jobs from different companies
  – Highlight and copy the entire job posting
     • Ctrl “A” then Ctrl “C”
  – Paste the entire posting into Wordle
     • Ctrl “V”
• Print each posting
  – Change “create” to your design
• Paste your entire resume into Wordle
• Compare all 6 documents for Keywords
Career Portfolio
Career Portfolio

•   Job Requisitions
•   Cover Letter
•   Resume
•   ATS
•   Follow-up Information
•   Notes
On-Line Job Applications

      Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

• Note: This information is provided as a
  general reference and does not apply
  systemically to all ATS programs or to all
  companies as a whole.
WREAP Iteration 4
WREAP Iteration 4
Where do résumés go after I hit
             send?
• The first step is to make sure that you
  understand and follow to the letter the
  employer’s resume and application
  submission instructions.
  – Format…there might be a specific format they
    require to read your resume or to scan your
    resume. Maybe they want it E-mailed as an
    attachment or embedded in the e-mail.
  – They usually include these instructions within the
    job requisition.
  – Make sure you follow these steps to the letter.
Running the Numbers
• A recent survey indicated that 85% of the
  fortune 1000 companies are now using an
  ATS system
• Microsoft receives about 50,000 resumes a
  month
• Starbucks attracted 7.6 million job applicants
  over the last 12 months for the 65,000 job
  openings nationwide
• Proctor & Gamble Inc. received nearly a
  million applicants for their 2,000 positions
Did You Know?

• 1 out of 3 companies do not respond to
  unqualified candidates
• At least 75% of resumes are discarded
  for using the wrong words
• 1 out of 10 respond to every candidate
• More than 20% of the resumes are
  rejected for using the wrong format
On-Line Job Boards

• How many of you have completed an on-
  line application and received “NO”
  feedback from the company?

• Accept that the system is a black hole. You
  job-seekers out there know the drill.
ATS Formatting
• Keywords
  – Make sure your application is filled with
    “Keywords” that come from the job you are
    targeting

  – The more specific your skill set is and the
    more closely it’s matched to the online ad, the
    greater chance you have of success

  – Prioritize listings that match your skill set
    directly
Resume |Cover Letter

• Should be in a Word format.
   – doc vs. docx is optimal
   – PDF is acceptable with reservations

• The only fonts that you should use in your
  resume are the “universal fonts”. These are
  the ones that open the same on PCs and
  Macs of all ages. These are: Times Roman,
  Arial, Century, MS Sans Serif, Book Antiqua,
  Century Gothic, or Calibri
Resume
• Tailor your résumé to the listing; make sure it
  includes keywords
• Avoid placing your contact information in the
  header of the resume, because filtering
  software could ignore headers and footers
  and actually delete that info
• Resume Formatting
   – Do not have lines that run across the width of the
     page
   – Do not format using tables
   – Do not use borders around your resume
   – A one-inch margin top and bottom is best
Horror Stories
• Out of every 1,000 applicants who view a job
  requisition only 25 will complete the application
  correctly and only 3-5 will be called in for an
  interview

• Peter Cappelli, a management professor at the
  Wharton School of the University of
  Pennsylvania, recently noted a case after a
  company's resume-screening system concluded
  that none of the 29,000 applicants for an
  engineering job had the right qualifications.
Examples

• Example #1:
  – Locally conducted an experiment in late 2011
    with 50 job seekers.


• Example #2
  – Designed an ATS program with only one set of
    instructions: “Type in all appropriate
    information”
On-Line Application Tips

• Use Keywords found in the job description
• Use correct formatting
• Craft a short and targeted cover letter
• Save your work frequently
• Print each page prior to moving to next
  page
• Avoid using the “back” button
Additional Tips

• Don’t over click buttons on slow computer
• Complete blank job application
• Many ATS are timed – Plan to spend at
  least one hour per application
• Be ready to complete an online
  assessment (45-60 minutes)
• Don’t Assume
• Follow-Up
Organization

Job Application           Job Search Log
Talify
• Have you ever taken an assessment for an
  employer and not been able to see your results?
   – Our reports are instantly available to you, providing
     you with the feedback you need to land your dream
     job.
   – We then provide you with feedback as to roles in
     which you are most likely to excel, coaching toward
     your strengths, opportunities for improvement, and
     unique tools to interview more effectively.

• The information we bring together is made
  available to qualified Missouri employers—
  allowing them to match their specific needs to
  current Missouri job-seekers.
Talify
Talify
Talify
Education Benefits
Resume Review
#1 Job Search Method



Click   Review   Apply   Pray
The Ladders have found recruiters spend an average of just six seconds looking
at a resume before deciding ‘Yes' or ‘No' on candidates
Reality of Today’s Job Search

• Interviewed over 180 Hiring/HR
  Managers
  – Number One Complaint
     • Communication Skills
        – Inability to articulate skills
            » Resume
            » Applicant Tracking Systems
            » Interviews (Telephonic | Seated)
            » Social Media
“Searching for the best talent that fits our culture”
      Senior Talent Acquisition Manager – St Louis Fortune 500 company




                                        Culture

                                           Skills

                                    Education
              Today’s Talent
Top Ten Signs Your Resume Needs
              Updating
1. The title is …… Resume
  1. Make the title your name and make sure the file
     name is your name as well.


2. It’s only one page
  1. The rule of thumb is, the longer the career, the
     longer the resume so go ahead and fill out what
     you have done and if it lands at 2 full pages that
     is fine (as long as it’s relevant information).
3. You have included age, height, weight,
   and marital status

4. You have a photo

5. Your resume lacks social media contact
   details
  1. To indicate how tech savvy you are, you will want to
     include your public LinkedIn and other professional
     networking details
6. Objective Statement
  1. You should focus on what you can do for the
     company, tune in to their WIIFM and entice them to
     get you in for an interview
  2. The cover letter is an excellent place to tell the world
     your reasons for wanting this job.


7. You’ve listed all your jobs

8. Terminology
  1. Focus on accomplishments
9. References available (and happily supplied
   on request)
  1. No need to write that in your resume, it’s only
     wasting space. Surely this is implied when you apply
     for a job anyway?


10.Submitting the same resume to each job
   posting
  1. Your resume is a living document that needs to be
     tweaked, fine tuned or calibrated for each job you
     apply for!
30 Second Resume Test
1)Hold the 1st page of your Resume and fold the
 Header (name, address, etc.) back so it’s no longer
 visible.

2)Fold the employment section of your resume
 back so it too is no longer visible.

3)What you have left is your 30 second resume
 review.
Understanding Job Postings
Most Job Posting contain three sections
 Company Information:
       Overview of the company mission and basic information
        pertaining to the company goal in hiring a qualified
        applicant
 Job Description:
       Overview of the position and some of the day to day job duties
        for the position the company is trying to fill
 Position Requirements:
       Qualifications an individual must possess prior to applying for this
        position
Read the Job Posting from beginning to end
 Select and highlight the top ten (10) items from the
entire posting that you feel the employer is looking for in a
qualified candidate.


 These selections from you are subjective and may not
reflect 100% of what the employer is actually looking for.


 Then look at your resume…how many of the top ten
items that you selected for this position are reflected in
your resume and cover letter?
Resume Guide
No objective statement
Once you graduate move education
to last item on resume
Summary of Qualifications
Accomplishments
Skills Section
It’s not about what you’ve done in
the past it’s about what you bring to
the table for that employer!
Match your resume to the job
posting!
Cover Letter Guide
Complete name/address including
email
Date
Hiring Manager ~ HR/Personnel
Manager ~ Internal Point of Contact ~
Complete Name
Complete Company Address
Greetings
Name of Position and Position Number
3 Qualifications per Job Postings
Employment Gap Explanation more
than 6 months
Highlighted skills tailored to position
Recap 3 qualifications and one
qualification that you feel is your
strongest not required by position
Sign in Blue
Interview Techniques
Interviews
• Do your homework first!
• The interview starts when you arrive in the
  parking lot!
• Turn cell off
• Dress for Success!
• Meet and greet everyone
• Interview Resume
• Ask Questions
• Follow-up!!!!!
Most Harmful Common Mistakes
           3,000 Employers
• Answering cell phone or texting: 77%
• Appearing disinterested: 75%
• Dressing inappropriately: 72%
• Appearing arrogant: 72%
• Talking negatively about current or
  previous employers: 67%
• Chewing gum: 63%
Interview Concerns
• Candidate brought a “how to interview” book with him to
  the interview.
• Candidate asked, "What company is this again?”
• Candidate put the interviewer on hold during a phone
  interview. When she came back on the line, she told the
  interviewer that she had a date set up for Friday.
• Candidate wore a Boy Scout uniform and never told
  interviewers why.
• Candidate talked about promptness as one of her
  strengths after showing up ten minutes late.
• Candidate took off his shoes during the interview.
• Candidate asked for a sip of the interviewer's coffee.
• Candidate told the interviewer she wasn't sure if the job
  offered was worth "starting the car for.”
Navigating A Career Fair
#1 Mistake
• Bad Breath
  – Careful not to drink Coffee
  – Don’t Smoke
  – Watch what you eat


• It’s best to always use a strong mints
  before the entering the fair
Navigating a Career Fair
• Career Fairs are not about Jobs they are
  about


• These events are not about YOU and JOBS! They are
  about networking with companies that you would
  like to work for
   – The Job Referral was just a Bonus to the event and means
     that you did everything right to warrant that referral….
Business Cards
• Bring Business Cards
  – Professionally designed business card is a
    must
  – Resumes are your second choice
     • Ask the recruiter which they prefer
Portfolio
• Clean Tablet with a list of questions
  – Take good notes for follow-up
  – Remove the page when you’ve completed
    the interview with each recruiter
  – Have your resumes in a separate folder
    inside your portfolio
What to do When you First Arrive
• Smiling is required
  – Start with the gatekeepers and others in
    queue waiting to enter the event
  – A recent study indicated that smiling faces
    were easier to remember
• Obtain a floor plan of the event
• Locate your targeted employers
Relax
• Walk the room first if needed to relax and
  get the feel of how the recruiters are
  working their stations


• Questions not to ask
  – Are you hiring
  – Salaries
  – What kind of jobs do you have
Listen
• Listen to what questions are being ask of
  the recruiter by other candidates
   – Try not to ask the same question others have
     asked
   – If you did not hear the answer then indicate
     so and rephrase the question
• Listen to what the recruiters are asking the
  other candidates; these same questions
  may be asked of you
Meeting the Recruiter
• The amount of time you will have with
  the recruiter can vary from mere
  seconds to minutes.
• Take notes if possible and offer your
  business card or resume.
  – When finished networking with the
    recruiter take a minute or two before
    moving to the next booth to recap your
    conversation
Meeting the Recruiter
• Don’t be offended if the recruiter tells
  you that they don’t need your resume
  and to apply on line for positions
• If you have time ask if there are any
  suggested tips for completing their ATS
  process
Before you Leave
• Ask, "What is the next step?"
• Request the recruiter's business card for
  future correspondence
• In closing, shake hands and thank them
  for their time
• Move away and finalize your notes
Follow-Up!
• Thank you note!
  – 2-3 days after the event send a thank you
    note (email) to the recruiter thanking them
    for their time and recap your conversation
    (Why your notes are so important)
  – Attached a PDF version of your resume
Pet Peeves
• Too much cologne or perfume
• Weak or sloppy handshake
• Walking from booth to booth picking up
  swag
  – Even worse walking up to a recruiter with a
    bag full of stuff and then fumbling for
    resume/business card stuck in the bag of
    nickel toys and pens from all other vendors
My Personal #1 Pet Peeve
• Leaving the event complaining that there
  were “NO JOBS” and all the recruiters
  told you to go online and apply for their
  positions!

  – With the follow up statement of …“I could
    have stayed home and done that!”
Jobs and Career Fairs
• Remember these events are not all
  about YOU and JOBS! This is about
  networking with companies that you
  would like to work for!
Social Media
Top 1,000 US Employers

• 25% have a FaceBook business page
• 75% have a LinkedIn business page or
  – Use LinkedIn for recruiting new talent
• 25% have a Twitter account
• 100% have a Social Media Manager
• 100% have a Listening Manager
Social Media
The Job Search: Social Media Considerations

• Use Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn to
  Network Your Way into a Job. Here are a few
  smart and strategic ways to use these
  popular online tools…
• Facebook
  – Don’t make the mistake of overlooking your
    network on Facebook, especially if you already
    have hundreds of friends. Facebook can
    sometimes be more useful for job hunting than
    LinkedIn, because friends who know you
    personally have more of a stake in helping you.
Social Media
• Twitter
  – The #2 social media site, nearing 300 million
    users. TweetMyJobs.com announced that 84,000
    jobs were tweeted in a recent 24-hour period and
    1,840,000 jobs were tweeted in the last 30 days.
• LinkedIn
  – The #1 professional networking site. With over
    100 million users, it’s a major resource for
    recruiters and HR professionals seeking potential
    candidates and verifying credentials.
Tips
• Professional email address
• Let people know you are looking for a job
  and what type of job you are looking for
• Build relationships
• Post
  – 9 minutes a day
  – Likes
  – Follows
85% of all jobs are found through
           Networking!
Final Checklist
• Pre-deployment, re-deployment, and
  everywhere in-between; Active Duty, Reserve
  Component, or fully-separated Veteran…
  wherever your place in life, embracing your
  job search can help accelerate the journey.
• Develop an action plan and take advantage of
  all tools and resources at your disposal. If
  you’re unemployed or under-employed
  during this process, treat the search for
  employment like it’s your full-time job.
1. Make contact with a Local Veterans Employment
   Representative (Vet Rep). Register with our
   online career assistance resource, jobs.mo.gov.

2. Get your résumé in order. ‘Civilianize’ the
   document by translating your military experience
   into civilian terms (lose the jargon & acronyms).
   Create a master version, but customize your
   résumé for each job application.

3. Prepare your elevator speech (30-second
   commercial) and sharpen your interviewing
   skills. Continually rehearse answers to
   anticipated questions. Research the company &
   industry
4. Register with other job assistance organizations &
   sites, such as Hero2Hired, ESGR, MSCCN, and
   Hire Heroes USA. Take advantage of their
   technology, expertise, and network.

5. Capitalize on social media during the job search,
   to include cleaning up your online content.
   Consider joining LinkedIn and using Facebook and
   Twitter in your job search.

6. Obtain certification or licensure in your career
   field to be more competitive. Consider scheduling
   National Career Readiness Certificate testing to
   prove you have the skills for the job. Request
   training in high-demand industries at your
   Missouri Career Center.
7. Dress for success. Acquire the wardrobe necessary
   to make a great first impression during the
   interview (at least one step above the dress
   required for the job).

8. Conduct follow-up activities. Send thank-you
   notes after the interview. Review your
   performance to learn from your mistakes. Learn
   how to evaluate and negotiate job offers.

9. Utilize the resources we’ve provided you today.
Links
SLATE Missouri Career Centers
              www.stlworks.com
         www.slideshare.com/slatemcc
          www.facebook.com/slatemcc
Missouri Web Portal
               www.Jobs.Mo.Gov
          www.showmeheroes.mo.gov
Military Job Portals
                 www.H2H.jobs
            www.ESGR.mil/Missouri
Questions?


SLATEMCC                                @SLATE_MCC                                   SLATEMCC




Special thanks and appreciation to Cheryl Wilkinson, Missouri ESGR Area 3 Chair for her hard work and
                                      dedication to this project.

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WREAP Iteration 4

  • 1. Work-Ready Employment Assistance Program Frank Alaniz Missouri Workforce Regional Liaison 1
  • 2. Copies of Workshop Info Information on our Workshops can be found at: www.slideshare.net/SLATEMCC-Vets
  • 3. Agenda • Opening Remarks – Dr. Carol Adams, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs Webster University • Videos • Governor Jay Nixon • Webster University • Speakers – Lt Col. Alan Rohlfing, Missouri Army National Guard – Frank Alaniz, Workforce Regional Liaison, Missouri Division of Workforce Development
  • 4. Workshops • Translating Military Skills • Skills Gap Analysis (Overview) • The Problem with the On-Line Job Process • Career Portfolio • SlideShare Information • Educational Benefits • Resume Review • Interview Techniques • Navigating a Career Fair • Social Media | Networking
  • 6. Top Ten Reasons Employers Hire Vets 1. Accelerated Learning Curve 2. Leadership 3. Teamwork 4. Diversity and Inclusion in Action 5. Efficient Performance under Pressure 6. Respect for Procedures 7. Technology and Globalization 8. Integrity 9. Conscious of Health and Safety Standards 10. Triumph over Adversity Military.com
  • 7. Translating Military Skills • Military veterans often have a wide range of skills and talents civilian employers are seeking. • Computer-based skill translators • Most skill translators fail on several levels
  • 8. Online Skills Translators CareerOneStop.org H2H.jobs
  • 19. Skills Gap Analysis • Why – Determine if the skills you possess meet the skill required for your industry • Employer’s Prospective – #1 Complaint from employers: • Job seekers do not articulate their skills – Resume – Interview – Social Media
  • 24. Pulling it all Together • Military Skills Translation • Skills Gap Analysis • Job Boards (positions) • Wordle.net
  • 25. Military Translation • Supervise or provide support to the battle field (Management) by conducting maneuver and mobility support (MMS), area security, internment resettlement operations, police intelligence operations, prisoner of war operations, civilian internee operations, law and order operations on the battlefield and support to the peacetime Army community through security of critical Army resources, crime prevention programs and preservation of law and order.
  • 26. Revised • Supervise or provide support to (Management) by conducting area security, police operations, civilian operations, law and order operations and support to the peacetime Army community through security of critical Army resources, crime prevention programs and preservation of law and order.
  • 30. Wordle Test • Favorite Job Portal – Select 5jobs from different companies – Highlight and copy the entire job posting • Ctrl “A” then Ctrl “C” – Paste the entire posting into Wordle • Ctrl “V” • Print each posting – Change “create” to your design • Paste your entire resume into Wordle • Compare all 6 documents for Keywords
  • 32. Career Portfolio • Job Requisitions • Cover Letter • Resume • ATS • Follow-up Information • Notes
  • 33. On-Line Job Applications Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) • Note: This information is provided as a general reference and does not apply systemically to all ATS programs or to all companies as a whole.
  • 36. Where do résumés go after I hit send? • The first step is to make sure that you understand and follow to the letter the employer’s resume and application submission instructions. – Format…there might be a specific format they require to read your resume or to scan your resume. Maybe they want it E-mailed as an attachment or embedded in the e-mail. – They usually include these instructions within the job requisition. – Make sure you follow these steps to the letter.
  • 37. Running the Numbers • A recent survey indicated that 85% of the fortune 1000 companies are now using an ATS system • Microsoft receives about 50,000 resumes a month • Starbucks attracted 7.6 million job applicants over the last 12 months for the 65,000 job openings nationwide • Proctor & Gamble Inc. received nearly a million applicants for their 2,000 positions
  • 38. Did You Know? • 1 out of 3 companies do not respond to unqualified candidates • At least 75% of resumes are discarded for using the wrong words • 1 out of 10 respond to every candidate • More than 20% of the resumes are rejected for using the wrong format
  • 39. On-Line Job Boards • How many of you have completed an on- line application and received “NO” feedback from the company? • Accept that the system is a black hole. You job-seekers out there know the drill.
  • 40. ATS Formatting • Keywords – Make sure your application is filled with “Keywords” that come from the job you are targeting – The more specific your skill set is and the more closely it’s matched to the online ad, the greater chance you have of success – Prioritize listings that match your skill set directly
  • 41. Resume |Cover Letter • Should be in a Word format. – doc vs. docx is optimal – PDF is acceptable with reservations • The only fonts that you should use in your resume are the “universal fonts”. These are the ones that open the same on PCs and Macs of all ages. These are: Times Roman, Arial, Century, MS Sans Serif, Book Antiqua, Century Gothic, or Calibri
  • 42. Resume • Tailor your résumé to the listing; make sure it includes keywords • Avoid placing your contact information in the header of the resume, because filtering software could ignore headers and footers and actually delete that info • Resume Formatting – Do not have lines that run across the width of the page – Do not format using tables – Do not use borders around your resume – A one-inch margin top and bottom is best
  • 43. Horror Stories • Out of every 1,000 applicants who view a job requisition only 25 will complete the application correctly and only 3-5 will be called in for an interview • Peter Cappelli, a management professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, recently noted a case after a company's resume-screening system concluded that none of the 29,000 applicants for an engineering job had the right qualifications.
  • 44. Examples • Example #1: – Locally conducted an experiment in late 2011 with 50 job seekers. • Example #2 – Designed an ATS program with only one set of instructions: “Type in all appropriate information”
  • 45. On-Line Application Tips • Use Keywords found in the job description • Use correct formatting • Craft a short and targeted cover letter • Save your work frequently • Print each page prior to moving to next page • Avoid using the “back” button
  • 46. Additional Tips • Don’t over click buttons on slow computer • Complete blank job application • Many ATS are timed – Plan to spend at least one hour per application • Be ready to complete an online assessment (45-60 minutes) • Don’t Assume • Follow-Up
  • 48. Talify • Have you ever taken an assessment for an employer and not been able to see your results? – Our reports are instantly available to you, providing you with the feedback you need to land your dream job. – We then provide you with feedback as to roles in which you are most likely to excel, coaching toward your strengths, opportunities for improvement, and unique tools to interview more effectively. • The information we bring together is made available to qualified Missouri employers— allowing them to match their specific needs to current Missouri job-seekers.
  • 54. #1 Job Search Method Click Review Apply Pray
  • 55. The Ladders have found recruiters spend an average of just six seconds looking at a resume before deciding ‘Yes' or ‘No' on candidates
  • 56. Reality of Today’s Job Search • Interviewed over 180 Hiring/HR Managers – Number One Complaint • Communication Skills – Inability to articulate skills » Resume » Applicant Tracking Systems » Interviews (Telephonic | Seated) » Social Media
  • 57. “Searching for the best talent that fits our culture” Senior Talent Acquisition Manager – St Louis Fortune 500 company Culture Skills Education Today’s Talent
  • 58. Top Ten Signs Your Resume Needs Updating 1. The title is …… Resume 1. Make the title your name and make sure the file name is your name as well. 2. It’s only one page 1. The rule of thumb is, the longer the career, the longer the resume so go ahead and fill out what you have done and if it lands at 2 full pages that is fine (as long as it’s relevant information).
  • 59. 3. You have included age, height, weight, and marital status 4. You have a photo 5. Your resume lacks social media contact details 1. To indicate how tech savvy you are, you will want to include your public LinkedIn and other professional networking details
  • 60. 6. Objective Statement 1. You should focus on what you can do for the company, tune in to their WIIFM and entice them to get you in for an interview 2. The cover letter is an excellent place to tell the world your reasons for wanting this job. 7. You’ve listed all your jobs 8. Terminology 1. Focus on accomplishments
  • 61. 9. References available (and happily supplied on request) 1. No need to write that in your resume, it’s only wasting space. Surely this is implied when you apply for a job anyway? 10.Submitting the same resume to each job posting 1. Your resume is a living document that needs to be tweaked, fine tuned or calibrated for each job you apply for!
  • 62. 30 Second Resume Test 1)Hold the 1st page of your Resume and fold the Header (name, address, etc.) back so it’s no longer visible. 2)Fold the employment section of your resume back so it too is no longer visible. 3)What you have left is your 30 second resume review.
  • 63. Understanding Job Postings Most Job Posting contain three sections  Company Information:  Overview of the company mission and basic information pertaining to the company goal in hiring a qualified applicant  Job Description:  Overview of the position and some of the day to day job duties for the position the company is trying to fill  Position Requirements:  Qualifications an individual must possess prior to applying for this position
  • 64. Read the Job Posting from beginning to end  Select and highlight the top ten (10) items from the entire posting that you feel the employer is looking for in a qualified candidate.  These selections from you are subjective and may not reflect 100% of what the employer is actually looking for.  Then look at your resume…how many of the top ten items that you selected for this position are reflected in your resume and cover letter?
  • 65. Resume Guide No objective statement Once you graduate move education to last item on resume Summary of Qualifications Accomplishments Skills Section It’s not about what you’ve done in the past it’s about what you bring to the table for that employer! Match your resume to the job posting!
  • 66. Cover Letter Guide Complete name/address including email Date Hiring Manager ~ HR/Personnel Manager ~ Internal Point of Contact ~ Complete Name Complete Company Address Greetings Name of Position and Position Number 3 Qualifications per Job Postings Employment Gap Explanation more than 6 months Highlighted skills tailored to position Recap 3 qualifications and one qualification that you feel is your strongest not required by position Sign in Blue
  • 68. Interviews • Do your homework first! • The interview starts when you arrive in the parking lot! • Turn cell off • Dress for Success! • Meet and greet everyone • Interview Resume • Ask Questions • Follow-up!!!!!
  • 69. Most Harmful Common Mistakes 3,000 Employers • Answering cell phone or texting: 77% • Appearing disinterested: 75% • Dressing inappropriately: 72% • Appearing arrogant: 72% • Talking negatively about current or previous employers: 67% • Chewing gum: 63%
  • 70. Interview Concerns • Candidate brought a “how to interview” book with him to the interview. • Candidate asked, "What company is this again?” • Candidate put the interviewer on hold during a phone interview. When she came back on the line, she told the interviewer that she had a date set up for Friday. • Candidate wore a Boy Scout uniform and never told interviewers why. • Candidate talked about promptness as one of her strengths after showing up ten minutes late. • Candidate took off his shoes during the interview. • Candidate asked for a sip of the interviewer's coffee. • Candidate told the interviewer she wasn't sure if the job offered was worth "starting the car for.”
  • 72. #1 Mistake • Bad Breath – Careful not to drink Coffee – Don’t Smoke – Watch what you eat • It’s best to always use a strong mints before the entering the fair
  • 73. Navigating a Career Fair • Career Fairs are not about Jobs they are about • These events are not about YOU and JOBS! They are about networking with companies that you would like to work for – The Job Referral was just a Bonus to the event and means that you did everything right to warrant that referral….
  • 74. Business Cards • Bring Business Cards – Professionally designed business card is a must – Resumes are your second choice • Ask the recruiter which they prefer
  • 75. Portfolio • Clean Tablet with a list of questions – Take good notes for follow-up – Remove the page when you’ve completed the interview with each recruiter – Have your resumes in a separate folder inside your portfolio
  • 76. What to do When you First Arrive • Smiling is required – Start with the gatekeepers and others in queue waiting to enter the event – A recent study indicated that smiling faces were easier to remember • Obtain a floor plan of the event • Locate your targeted employers
  • 77. Relax • Walk the room first if needed to relax and get the feel of how the recruiters are working their stations • Questions not to ask – Are you hiring – Salaries – What kind of jobs do you have
  • 78. Listen • Listen to what questions are being ask of the recruiter by other candidates – Try not to ask the same question others have asked – If you did not hear the answer then indicate so and rephrase the question • Listen to what the recruiters are asking the other candidates; these same questions may be asked of you
  • 79. Meeting the Recruiter • The amount of time you will have with the recruiter can vary from mere seconds to minutes. • Take notes if possible and offer your business card or resume. – When finished networking with the recruiter take a minute or two before moving to the next booth to recap your conversation
  • 80. Meeting the Recruiter • Don’t be offended if the recruiter tells you that they don’t need your resume and to apply on line for positions • If you have time ask if there are any suggested tips for completing their ATS process
  • 81. Before you Leave • Ask, "What is the next step?" • Request the recruiter's business card for future correspondence • In closing, shake hands and thank them for their time • Move away and finalize your notes
  • 82. Follow-Up! • Thank you note! – 2-3 days after the event send a thank you note (email) to the recruiter thanking them for their time and recap your conversation (Why your notes are so important) – Attached a PDF version of your resume
  • 83. Pet Peeves • Too much cologne or perfume • Weak or sloppy handshake • Walking from booth to booth picking up swag – Even worse walking up to a recruiter with a bag full of stuff and then fumbling for resume/business card stuck in the bag of nickel toys and pens from all other vendors
  • 84. My Personal #1 Pet Peeve • Leaving the event complaining that there were “NO JOBS” and all the recruiters told you to go online and apply for their positions! – With the follow up statement of …“I could have stayed home and done that!”
  • 85. Jobs and Career Fairs • Remember these events are not all about YOU and JOBS! This is about networking with companies that you would like to work for!
  • 87. Top 1,000 US Employers • 25% have a FaceBook business page • 75% have a LinkedIn business page or – Use LinkedIn for recruiting new talent • 25% have a Twitter account • 100% have a Social Media Manager • 100% have a Listening Manager
  • 89. The Job Search: Social Media Considerations • Use Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn to Network Your Way into a Job. Here are a few smart and strategic ways to use these popular online tools… • Facebook – Don’t make the mistake of overlooking your network on Facebook, especially if you already have hundreds of friends. Facebook can sometimes be more useful for job hunting than LinkedIn, because friends who know you personally have more of a stake in helping you.
  • 90. Social Media • Twitter – The #2 social media site, nearing 300 million users. TweetMyJobs.com announced that 84,000 jobs were tweeted in a recent 24-hour period and 1,840,000 jobs were tweeted in the last 30 days. • LinkedIn – The #1 professional networking site. With over 100 million users, it’s a major resource for recruiters and HR professionals seeking potential candidates and verifying credentials.
  • 91. Tips • Professional email address • Let people know you are looking for a job and what type of job you are looking for • Build relationships • Post – 9 minutes a day – Likes – Follows
  • 92. 85% of all jobs are found through Networking!
  • 93. Final Checklist • Pre-deployment, re-deployment, and everywhere in-between; Active Duty, Reserve Component, or fully-separated Veteran… wherever your place in life, embracing your job search can help accelerate the journey. • Develop an action plan and take advantage of all tools and resources at your disposal. If you’re unemployed or under-employed during this process, treat the search for employment like it’s your full-time job.
  • 94. 1. Make contact with a Local Veterans Employment Representative (Vet Rep). Register with our online career assistance resource, jobs.mo.gov. 2. Get your résumé in order. ‘Civilianize’ the document by translating your military experience into civilian terms (lose the jargon & acronyms). Create a master version, but customize your résumé for each job application. 3. Prepare your elevator speech (30-second commercial) and sharpen your interviewing skills. Continually rehearse answers to anticipated questions. Research the company & industry
  • 95. 4. Register with other job assistance organizations & sites, such as Hero2Hired, ESGR, MSCCN, and Hire Heroes USA. Take advantage of their technology, expertise, and network. 5. Capitalize on social media during the job search, to include cleaning up your online content. Consider joining LinkedIn and using Facebook and Twitter in your job search. 6. Obtain certification or licensure in your career field to be more competitive. Consider scheduling National Career Readiness Certificate testing to prove you have the skills for the job. Request training in high-demand industries at your Missouri Career Center.
  • 96. 7. Dress for success. Acquire the wardrobe necessary to make a great first impression during the interview (at least one step above the dress required for the job). 8. Conduct follow-up activities. Send thank-you notes after the interview. Review your performance to learn from your mistakes. Learn how to evaluate and negotiate job offers. 9. Utilize the resources we’ve provided you today.
  • 97. Links SLATE Missouri Career Centers www.stlworks.com www.slideshare.com/slatemcc www.facebook.com/slatemcc Missouri Web Portal www.Jobs.Mo.Gov www.showmeheroes.mo.gov Military Job Portals www.H2H.jobs www.ESGR.mil/Missouri
  • 98. Questions? SLATEMCC @SLATE_MCC SLATEMCC Special thanks and appreciation to Cheryl Wilkinson, Missouri ESGR Area 3 Chair for her hard work and dedication to this project.