This document discusses effective versus ineffective job search methods. The most effective methods are networking, contact development, and follow-up. Networking involves contacting friends, family, and professional associations to let them know you are looking for a job. Contact development involves cold calling companies to inquire about potential openings. Following up with contacts is also important. The least effective methods are applying for jobs online, dropping off resumes, using temp agencies, and relying on third-party recruiters. The document also provides tips for interview skills and follow-up.
4. Agenda
Problems
Two Different Economies
Effective Vs Ineffective Job Search Methods
What You Can Do
Interview Skills
5. What Are the Problems
No Jobs
No One Hiring
Not Getting Calls for Interviews
Economy is Bad
Jobs Going Overseas
Too Many People Out of Work
Jobs Don’t Pay
6. Effects of Unemployment
No Money
No Fun
Worry and Fear
Lose Sleep
Can’t Pay Bills
Can’t Look For Work
Losing Possessions
7. Unemployment Reasons
Too Old
Too Young
Too Much Experience
Not Enough Experience
No Skills
No Training
Physical Limitations
Skeleton in Closet
12. Two Different Economies
Good Economy Bad Economy
Unemployment Rate below 5% Unemployment Rate 10% to 12%
Employers Can’t Find People Many Qualified People Unemployed
Fast Food Paying $10/hour Too Much Competition
New Employees Sign On Bonus Get Good People at a Bargain
16. Least Effective Methods
Applying online
Filling out applications
Dropping off resumes
Temp Agencies
Third Party Recruiters
Government Agencies
19. Networking
Friends, Family, and People You Know
Put the Word Out
Develop a List of Everyone You Know
Call or Go and See Them
Present Yourself Positive!
Don’t Bring Your Problems!
20. Professional Associations
Google your field, association, and location
Check out their website
Meet at least once a month
Contact the membership chair
Go to the meetings
Introduce self
Ask for business cards
Follow-up
Pass out your card
22. Contact Development
Cold Calls
Warm Calls
In Person, Phone, Email
Follow-Up
Company Recruiters
23. 3rd Party vs Company
Recruiters
3rd Party Recruiters Company Recruiters
Contract Firms Work for company
Commission Work for company
Can only help if they have a work
order
Scouts
Open to talking for future possibilities More chance for back and forth
Main competition Less competition
Recruiters, Head Hunters Talent Aquisition
24. Do Not Ask If They Are Hiring
They All Say “No”
25. I Know You Are Not Hiring, But
When might you be hiring?
What do you look for when you are hiring?
What skills and training?
What experience and background?
Do you have any turnover?
Do you know when in the future you might?
Do you have any suggestions for me?
28. 30 Second Pitch
Sometimes call Elevator Speech
Position of Interest
Years/Months Experience
Education
Skills
Personality
All Related to the Position of Interest
29. Interview Questions
Why are you’re here?
What was your last job?
Why did you leave your last job?
Tell me about yourself?
What education do you have?
How often were you absent?
Why have you been out of work for so long?
What do you know about us?
30. Salary Questions
Best to wait until offer
Can ask at the end of the interview
Give a figure/don’t give a figure
Give a range
What is the most you could hope for?
What is the least you could live on?