Career Ready, Seminar 3: Best ways to find a job
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An understanding of how to locate job opportunities is crucial for all adults. This module will inform students of the most effective methods for identifying employment opportunities; including researching the market, networking, and identifying advertised vacancies.
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Career Ready, Seminar 3: Best ways to find a job
- 1. Career Ready Program Seminar 3: Best ways to find a job Career Development Centre La Trobe University latrobe.edu.au/students/careers CRICOS Provider 00115M
- 2. Quiz - What % graduates obtained employment from ... 1. Advertisement on internet 2. Family or friends 3. University careers service 4. Approached employer directly 5. Work contacts 6. Careers fair or info session 7. Approached by employer 8. Other university source (e.g., lecturers) 9. Advertisement in print media 10. Recruiter/employment agency 11. Posted resume on the internet 12. Other CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTRE | La Trobe University 2
- 3. Answers - graduates obtained employment from ... 1. Advertisement on internet 26% 2. Family or friends 15% 3. University careers service 11% 4. Approached employer directly 9% 5. Work contacts 6% 6. Careers fair or info session 6% 7. Approached by employer 6% 8. Other university source (e.g., lecturers) 5% 9. Advertisement in print media 4% 10. Recruiter/employment agency 4% 11. Posted resume on the internet 1% 12. Other 7% Source: GradStats, Graduate Careers, December 2012 CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTRE | La Trobe University 3
- 4. Best Ways to Find a Job Networks Canvassing LinkedIn for Advertised Job Search vacancies CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTRE | La Trobe University 4
- 6. Advertised job vacancies • Employment websites www.seek.com.au www.mycareer.com.au www.careerone.com.au • La Trobe’s CareerHub latrobe.edu.au/students/careers • Company websites • Professional associations • Recruitment agencies www.rcsa.com.au • Newspapers CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTRE | La Trobe University 6
- 7. Tips for job websites • Register your profile so employers can search for you • Subscribe to job email alerts • Check everyday for new listings • Apply ASAP – many employers close vacancies once they receive enough applications CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTRE | La Trobe University 7
- 8. Tips for Recruitment Agencies • They work for the employer, not you • Register with agencies advertising jobs in your field • Build relationship with recruiter • Accept short-term / contract roles • Ask for feedback on resume, interviews What are 3 things I could do to improve my interview performance? In what ways could I make improvements to my resume? CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTRE | La Trobe University 8
- 9. Canvassing
- 10. Canvassing 1. Identify companies in your target industry to contact 2. Identify potential contacts within each company Hiring managers, not HR departments! Use LinkedIn, personal networks, company websites, to find contacts 3. Decide on contact approach Email, phone, social media, in-person 4. Prepare tailored cover letter and resume 5. Make contact and provide a copy of your resume 6. Follow-up as appropriate or agreed CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTRE | La Trobe University 10
- 11. Networking
- 12. Networking is … • building two-way, mutually beneficial relationships one person at a time • for the long term • one of the most important professional skills you can develop • not about collecting business cards! CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTRE | La Trobe University 12
- 13. How to network • Preparation: What do you want? Names, ideas, introductions? • Talk with a purpose Communicate your personal brand; Share your knowledge • Actively listen Pay attention; Show that you are listening; Summarise what they’ve said • Ask open ended questions Why? How? Where? Who? CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTRE | La Trobe University 13
- 14. Networking at an event You are at a conference and you don’t know anyone there. What are some ways you could approach someone? • Introduce yourself • Firm handshake, maintain eye contact • Use your ‘elevator pitch’ • Enjoy the conversation • Exit strategy CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTRE | La Trobe University 14
- 15. Ending a conversation • Sometimes a cause of awkwardness • Aims: End the conversation gracefully; leave a good impression • Exit strategies: Introduce your new contact to another person Have a prepared exit phrase CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTRE | La Trobe University 15
- 16. Ending a conversation – exit phrase “It’s been great meeting you, however I promised I’d circulate the room. Do you have a business card?” “I’m sure you want to meet other people, so I’ll let you go. Do you have a business card?” “It’s been great speaking with you. I’ll send you a copy of my proposal tomorrow. Do you have a business card?” CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTRE | La Trobe University 16
- 17. Follow up If you don’t follow up … … what was the point going to the networking event? Send an email after the event: Thank you for meeting A document or weblink you discussed Your resume if appropriate Send an invite to join your Linkedin network CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTRE | La Trobe University 17
- 18. Tips • Always be polite and friendly • Be proactive and approach employers • Have an opening line • Speak clearly • Leave a conversation gracefully • Always behave professionally CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTRE | La Trobe University 18
- 19. Develop your elevator pitch A brief summary that introduces who you are, your interests, skills and experiences, and states what you are seeking “Hi my name is ... I have recently graduated with a science degree, majoring in genetics. I’m really interested in how we can use web 2.0 technology to increase people’s awareness of inherited disorders.” CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTRE | La Trobe University 19
- 20. Develop your elevator pitch • Take 5 minutes to draft out your elevator pitch • What do you want to say about yourself? CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTRE | La Trobe University 20
- 21. Networking activity • Make contact with 2 people in the room you don’t already know • Use your elevator pitch • Ask questions / short conversation • End the conversation gracefully You’ve got 10 minutes! CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTRE | La Trobe University 21
- 22. LinkedIn for Job Search
- 23. Firstly, a word about social networking • Employers do conduct background searches • Will anything be embarrassing if seen by an employer? • Make sure privacy settings keep employers separated from friends CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTRE | La Trobe University 23
- 24. LinkedIn for Job Search About LinkedIn • 3M+ members in Australia (approx. 25% of workforce) + 187M worldwide • 2M+ company pages • Free to join You don’t need to buy a subscription unless you want the advanced features CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTRE | La Trobe University 24
- 25. Ideas for using LinkedIn for job search • Create your professional profile (like a resume) Recruiters do search for people on LinkedIn • Start building your network Upload your current contacts Search for people in your industry Ask your contacts to introduce you to new people • View company pages Best research tool for canvassing employers See current job listings See list of employees on LinkedIn – connect with them! CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTRE | La Trobe University 25
- 26. Ideas for using LinkedIn for job search • Search for job advertisements Vacancies from all around the world • Career planning research See the career paths people with your degree have taken • Preparation for an interview Read the profiles of the people on the interview panel • Join discussion groups Sharing your knowledge or asking questions can lead to making contacts CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTRE | La Trobe University 26
- 27. Tips Profile • Use an appropriate photo Clear, headshot only, dressed professionally • Create a profile that summarises your experiences It does not need to be an exact copy of your resume • Ask for endorsements and recommendations • Include a meaningful headline Science student seeking internship in biotechnology sector CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTRE | La Trobe University 27
- 28. Summary & Next Steps
- 29. Summary In searching for work: • Set some goals for meeting new contacts • Work out which websites you will use to search for advertised jobs • Identify networking events to attend • Get feedback so you know where to make improvements (cover letter, interviews, etc) • Don’t give up CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTRE | La Trobe University 29
- 30. Next Steps • LMS ‘Job Search Methods’ module Read through content & watch videos • Complete activities in PebblePad workbook • Complete a LinkedIn profile • Set up job alerts on major job boards CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTRE | La Trobe University 30
- 31. Next seminar Seminar 4: Applying for Work [Date] [Time] [Venue] CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTRE | La Trobe University 31
- 32. Thank you Connect with us via: Web: latrobe.edu.au/students/careers Facebook: facebook.com/LaTrobeCareers Twitter: @LTUcareers Email: careers@latrobe.edu.au
Notes de l'éditeur
- Networking is defined as “exchanging information, contacts and experience for professional or social purposes’” (Oxford Dictionary)It involves building two-way, mutually beneficial relationships one person at a timeIt is: ReciprocalLong termAnd one of the most important professional skills you can developIt is not about collecting business cards!
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