1. Tina Romano-Allen Independent Consulting 2010 1 Penetrating the Job Market

2. Penetrating the Job Market After learning his position was eliminated following 18 years with his company, Joe Jobseeker began to think of what he needed to do to find another job. “Resume? Yes, I guess I’ll have to work on that.” “But I just hate walking door to door filling out applications. And I’ll have to start getting the Sunday paper so I can check the classifieds and mail out my resume. That means I should buy some stamps!” And, in an effort not to lose any time, Joe headed directly to the post office. WHAT’S WRONG WITH THIS PICTURE???? Tina Romano-Allen Independent Consulting 2010 2

3. Penetrating the Job Market DID YOU KNOW: 70% OF JOBS ARE NOT FOUND ON JOB BOARDS Tina Romano-Allen Independent Consulting 2010 3

5. Solid resume

6. Know and be able to clearly articulate what you want

7. Build your job search skillsTina Romano-Allen Independent Consulting 2010 4

8. Penetrating the Job Market AVENUES TO BREAK INTO THE MARKET: Tina Romano-Allen Independent Consulting 2010 5 Networking + targeted network events Informational interviews Career Planning & Placement Offices Tell Everyone! LinkedIn* Volunteer + contract work Job Search Groups Job Fairs

10. Concisely summarize your message

11. Ask for expertise, information – not for a job

12. Ask for referrals

13. Offer to help

14. Close – thank you

15. Follow up in writing (email)Tina Romano-Allen Independent Consulting 2010 6

17. www.interactiveinsightsgroup.com

18. www.learn.linkedin.com/training

19. www.careerservices.linkedin.com/webinarTina Romano-Allen Independent Consulting 2010 7