Four Top Job Finding Methods
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Searching for a job involves more than just searching on Seek or MyCareer. Find out about four effective ways to find a job
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- 1. Four Ways to Find a Job Career Development Centre La Trobe University December 2012 latrobe.edu.au/students/careers CRICOS Provider 00115M
- 2. Four Ways to Find a Job Networks Canvassing Social Media Advertised Networking vacancies CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTRE | La Trobe University 2
- 3. Quiz What % graduates obtained employment from ... • Advertisement in print media • Advertisement on internet • Approached by employer • Approached employer directly • Careers fair or info session • Family or friends • Other • Other uni source eg lecturers • Recruiter/employment agency • Uni careers service • Work contacts CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTRE | La Trobe University 3
- 4. Answers Advertisement on internet 25% Family or friends 15% Approached employer directly 10% Uni careers service 10% Advertisement in print media 6% Approached by employer 6% Other uni source eg lecturers 6% Work contacts 6% Careers fair or info session 5% Recruiter/employment agency 3% Other 8% Source: GradStats, Graduate Careers, December 2010 CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTRE | La Trobe University 4
- 5. Advertised job vacancies • Newspapers • Company websites • Professional associations • Recruitment agencies (see www.rcsa.com.au) • Employment websites (see handout for extensive list) 9 December 2012 CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTRE | La Trobe University 5
- 6. Australian job advertisements Job advertisements (total market): • Online - 82% • Newspapers – 18% Job ads online (market share): • Seek - 68% • CareerOne - 20% • MyCareer - 12% 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 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 CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTRE | La Trobe University 8
- 9. Networking • Building two-way, mutually beneficial relationships one person at a time • Reciprocal • Long term • One of the most important professional skills you can develop • It is not about collecting business cards! CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTRE | La Trobe University 9
- 10. How to network • Talking about you • Sharing your knowledge with others • Talking with a purpose • What do you want? Names, ideas, introductions? • Communicate your personal brand 9 December 2012 CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTRE | La Trobe University 10
- 11. How to network Actively listen Ask the right questions Be interested in the answers Ask open ended questions 9 December 2012 CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTRE | La Trobe University 11
- 12. At an event How might you approach someone at a networking event? 9 December 2012 CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTRE | La Trobe University 12
- 13. At an event • Introduce yourself • Use your ‘elevator pitch’ • Firm handshake, maintain eye contact • Start a conversation (avoid anything overly personal, politics, religion, asking directly for a job) 9 December 2012 CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTRE | La Trobe University 13
- 14. Ending a conversation “I promised I’d circulate the room, but it’s been great meeting you. Do you have a card?” “I’m sure you want to meet other people, so I’ll let you go. Do you have a card?” “It’s been great speaking with you. I’ll send you a copy of my proposal tomorrow. Do you have a card?” CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTRE | La Trobe University 14
- 15. 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 15
- 16. Tips • Always be polite and friendly • Be proactive and approach employers • Have an opening line • Speak clearly • Leave a conversation gracefully • Always behave professionally 9 December 2012 CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTRE | La Trobe University 16
- 17. 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 17
- 18. 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 18
- 19. 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! 9 December 2012 CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTRE | La Trobe University 19
- 20. Social networking • Will anything be embarrassing if seen by an employer? • Make sure privacy settings keep employers separated from friends Linkedin • Best for professional networking • Upload your resume • Have a professional summary • Keep up to date with referees and ex-colleagues CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTRE | La Trobe University 20
- 21. How to use LinkedIn • Add people that you meet • Join a special interest group related to your field • Engage in conversations in the interest groups • Update your status regularly ‘seeking opportunities in...’ • Use the resume builder • Ask former colleagues and employers to complete a recommendation on your account • Follow up your contacts regularly, use the in built email in LinkedIn or send directly to their email address CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTRE | La Trobe University 21
- 22. Canvassing Hospitality and retail casual jobs: • Approach business in person • Be dressed neatly and appropriately for that industry • Have your elevator pitch prepared • Ask to speak with the store manager • Provide a copy of your resume • Follow up regularly if no work currently available CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTRE | La Trobe University 22
- 23. Canvassing For ‘office jobs’ • Identify companies in your industry • Use your networking technique to meet potential employers (phone call, LinkedIn) • Arrange an informational interview • Then, give the employer your resume 9 December 2012 CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTRE | La Trobe University 23
- 24. Informational interview • A meeting initiated by yourself to learn more about an employer, career, industry • Can be conducted over the phone, in person, via email • Your chance to ask lots of questions about getting into the industry • Ask for contacts that may be able to offer you employment CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTRE | La Trobe University 24
- 25. Informational interview • Prepare for the meeting by writing out a list of questions • Do some research on the company and person you are meeting • Have a copy of your resume and business card ready to give to the employer • Follow up the meeting by sending a thank you email CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTRE | La Trobe University 25
- 26. 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 26