Bruce A. Bennett
Career Coach Corner
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Bruce A. Bennett
Career Coach Corner
December 14, 2022

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NTS
Resource for job seekers
Learn, inquire and advance
Support
Network
A group of individuals
Shared industry, position or interest
Informational interview – Chat about role
This is why you network
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Jennifer W. – Marketing
Lucas H. – IT Professional
Liz F. – Graphics Designer
Michael D. – IT Professional
Sherry H. – Marketing
Trish S. – Healthcare Receptionist
Cheryl W. – Bookkeeping
Kenya B. – Finance
I want to add your name to the list!!

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December Career Workshops & Services
Personalized Job Search Assistance Services
Resume Review, Mock Interview or LinkedIn Critique
To sign up, request the professional directly by email

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LinkedIn Strategic Guidelines
Friday December 16, 2022 at 10:00am to 12:00pm
Resumes, Cover Letters & Applying Online
Wednesday January 4, 2023 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Guide to a Winning Interview
Monday January 9, 2023 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Network to Success Job Club
Making Lemonade Out of Lemons
Wednesday January 11, 2023 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm
LinkedIn for Your Job Search
Monday January 16, 2023 at 10:00am to 12:00pm

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Introduction
MCWN Volunteer since 2010 & Contractor since 2018
Career Coach Corner Blogger, Podcaster & Presenter
General Notes for Today
My contact info is on last slide
Presentation available on SlideShare
Workshop is interactive
Social Media Revolution

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Overview
Review of end of year networking groups meetings
Individuals shared their career transition journey
Relate what activities thought helped them
Goals
Discover common themes between the individuals
Identify how their experience compares to yours
Incorporate activities that benefit you moving forward

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Two Groups of Individuals
St. Joseph’s Employment Ministry
Four people shared their story
Each spoke separately about their journey
The PATH Group
Multiple People shared their story
All responded to a questionnaire
Several spoke separately about their journey

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Set goals and tasks weekly
Built new connections on LinkedIn
Created spreadsheet to track activity
Reached out on LinkedIn for Informational
Interviews (5 or 6)
Crafting resume & cover letter to match jobs
5 Step Program by JCLC

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Resume got foot in door
Used STAR approach for interviewing
Salary ninja - get recruiter to state salary range
Mind set - A person with skills, not ex-employee!
Reach out for help – networking
Important – More ME time, enjoy the journey

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Fell into trap of same version resume & CL
Reached out to a Pro resume writer
Updated LinkedIn profile
Attended job fairs which led to interview
Utilized better quality paper for resume 32#
5 Step Program by JCLC

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Begrudgingly got out there and networked
Set a schedule for activities – LinkedIn, phone, etc.
Elevator speech practice
Utilized job coach & other resources, e.g. job clubs
Get out of comfort zone
Networking helped me get to current role

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Worked LinkedIn and Facebook
5 Step Program by JCLC
Established a daily plan - simple goals
Joined an accountability group - regular meets
Used infographic resume and portfolio
Interview preparation
20 minute networking meeting

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Successful Job seekers responded to the following
Notes are from Judy, Jon, Stephen, Keving & Martin
What did I learn from my job search (key takeaways)
What strategy or tactics contributed to success
What would I have done differently
What advice would you offer PATH Group job seekers

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You can find another excellent job after leaving one
Don’t fear the process, embrace it
Got more out of volunteer job search/groups than from
12 weeks of professional outplacement
Realized value of LinkedIn and need for consistent
engagement, other technology too
Got rid of “so what” resume and incorporated metrics

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Reached out to recruiters & companies on LinkedIn
Customized resumes for ATS and networking
Structured day to maximize efforts
Adopted targeted approach to applying & stopped
randomly applying to jobs, leveraged contacts
Joined a job search accountability group & got a PT job
Refreshing to meet people & focused my job searching time
Network with employed people & get out of office/home

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Wasted time getting the “perfect” resume, applying for
jobs below skill level and work on interviewing skills
Start earlier, knew role was in jeopardy but waited till
laid off
Ask real questions rather than scripted you “should ask”
Rank opportunities and focus energy on “right” ones
Taken better care of myself & realize I’m not the only one
going through this and provide better support to my
family

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Develop schedule, join accountability group, track activity in file,
include cover letter, and send thank you
Drop the mouse, get out of the house! Meet people & network
Expand search to things not considered, be open to opportunities
Invest in self, maintain positive outlook, keep learning, use LinkedIn
Continue to network and build it, disengage from negative people
Don’t rush into your search, analyze what you want, seek help,
compile documents
Brand yourself, appear more relevant in today’s market, e.g.
gmail.com, attire, avoid references to past, color gray/white hair

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Take time to organize and focus your efforts
Utilize LinkedIn and other technology
Attend networking groups and events
Join accountability group for regular feedback
SMART goal setting
specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time-
bound

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Hi Bill,
We have not connected in some time so I
wanted to say hello and wish you a merry
Christmas. Has 2022 been challenging for
your career with Covid-19?
Regards,
Bob

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Hi Bill,
I have survived most of this year but find
myself in job search mode now. Let me
know if you hear of any opportunities for a
Customer Service Manager/Supervisor.
Perhaps I can help you if you find yourself
in a career transition in the future.

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Hi Bill,
I found your recent post in the ________
LinkedIn group very interesting. Would
you have time to chat more about ______
and your company? My experience is with
_______ at ________
Let’s connect on LinkedIn.
Bruce

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7 Secrets To A Successful Job Search In 2023 by Heather Austin
9 Steps to a Successful Job Search by Andy LaCivita

Feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn
Bruce A. Bennett
Mobile: 815-302-9552
Email: BABennett73@gmail.com
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/bruceabennett
Career Coach Corner Blog: http://bruce73.wordpress.com/
https://bruce73.wordpress.com/upcoming-presentations/
Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/show/b-squared-linkedin

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Network to Success Job Club
Making Lemonade Out of Lemons or How to Deal with Job Loss
Wednesday January 11, 2023 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Questions, observations, comments and/or recent experiences
Can you share a recent networking situation?
What is one of your target companies?
Recent job applications?
Anyone do a prescreen call or interview recently?
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