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Stop Gap Employment
1. Mind the Gap : Stop-Gap Employment Information and Opportunities Kevin Michel, EdD, NCC Career Development Facilitator Copyright (c) 2010 by Kevin A. Michel, all rights reserved. For permissions: e-mail kevinmichel@verizon.net
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3. Where do I Find a Job? Copyright (c) 2010 by Kevin A. Michel, all rights reserved. Places/Personal/Direct Virtual/Indirect One-Stop (Unemployment) Centers Susquehanna Workforce Centers (Elkton, Aberdeen, Bel Air) O*Net Resource Center Cecil College/ Harford Community College CC Public Library/ HC Public Library Your Network of Contacts Social Websites [Linked-In, FB, Twitter] E-mail Your Network of Contacts (by phone/meeting) Community Bulletin Boards (Activity Ctr.) Career Sites: Monster/ CareerBuilder Career Advisors (Independent) Website Commerce: Elance, Guru, Employment (Temp) Agencies Newspapers, Media Job Clubs Job Fairs Home: Mail Box, Flyers Employer “Walk-ins” Web Pop-Ups and Marketing
23. Internal/External Analysis Service I can provide: Copyright (c) 2010 by Kevin A. Michel, all rights reserved. Strengths Opportunities Weaknesses Threats Conclusion:
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25. Product Identification What services can you provide for a fee? Copyright (c) 2010 by Kevin A. Michel, all rights reserved. What do you like to do? What do you do well? Conclusions -Holland codes ---Likes/Dislikes ---Group Assessment ---Subjective -Objective Assessments -Rank and Choose -Improve competencies
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A gap exists between what you want and what you have….government budgets…..personal budgets…. For individuals, this may mean a period in a resume that is not listed because he or she was not working. Employers may wonder: “Is this person a ‘slacker’?” If money is not a problem, the gap can be covered by volunteer activities, education, service learning, etc. If money is a problem, you need Stop Gap Employment. August 31, 2010 CAREEREDUCUATIONSOLUTIONS @GMAIL.COM; KEVINMICHEL@VERIZON.NET Kevin A. Michel, EdD, NCC; Career/Education Solutions, Inc.
Many people jump the gun. Show up or apply at an employer/ don’t know what they want. DON’T Start Here!!! Do Some “Homework” (“Self Work”) first. Bolles(2009: “ Start by mailing out resumes and cover letters”. “ Do homework on yourself, taking inventory in detail of what you have to offer and what you are looking for.” (p.40)– 86% Success. August 31, 2010 CAREEREDUCUATIONSOLUTIONS @GMAIL.COM; KEVINMICHEL@VERIZON.NET Kevin A. Michel, EdD, NCC; Career/Education Solutions, Inc.
You must protect yourself by Taking Ownership of Your Employment Search. Don’t hand off control to a “Headhunter”, Employment/ Temp Agency, Employer. “Trust… but Verify!” Kevin A. Michel, EdD, NCC; Career/Education Solutions, Inc. August 31, 2010 CAREEREDUCUATIONSOLUTIONS @GMAIL.COM; KEVINMICHEL@VERIZON.NET
Success Factors: Doing something you are good at, something you like doing, that pays me a fair amount, and where people have things in common with you. August 31, 2010 CAREEREDUCUATIONSOLUTIONS @GMAIL.COM; KEVINMICHEL@VERIZON.NET Kevin A. Michel, EdD, NCC; Career/Education Solutions, Inc.
Valid, reliable instruments test prediction, salience, etc. for large populations. Kevin A. Michel, EdD, NCC; Career/Education Solutions, Inc. August 31, 2010 CAREEREDUCUATIONSOLUTIONS @GMAIL.COM; KEVINMICHEL@VERIZON.NET
No hard data on how effective these assessments are. Kevin A. Michel, EdD, NCC; Career/Education Solutions, Inc. August 31, 2010 CAREEREDUCUATIONSOLUTIONS @GMAIL.COM; KEVINMICHEL@VERIZON.NET
The “closer” the codes to each other, the more compatible. Across the hexagon( C-A) just means that the person should be aware that she may have to compromise/ adjust in some situation. Kevin A. Michel, EdD, NCC; Career/Education Solutions, Inc. August 31, 2010 CAREEREDUCUATIONSOLUTIONS @GMAIL.COM; KEVINMICHEL@VERIZON.NET
Forcing yourself into a job that is not a good “fit” is a costly mistake in terms of time and money. August 31, 2010 CAREEREDUCUATIONSOLUTIONS @GMAIL.COM; KEVINMICHEL@VERIZON.NET Kevin A. Michel, EdD, NCC; Career/Education Solutions, Inc.
It’s all about commitment that is fostered by rewards for doing the right things– praise and encouragement for doing your homework. And punishments– Lowered esteem (shame) for not doing homework; financial cost of not attending meeting. Kevin A. Michel, EdD, NCC; Career/Education Solutions, Inc. August 31, 2010 CAREEREDUCUATIONSOLUTIONS @GMAIL.COM; KEVINMICHEL@VERIZON.NET
Employer files IRS 1099 for payments of $600 or more in one year. Substitute teaching recruiters were overbooked in the summer. Kevin A. Michel, EdD, NCC; Career/Education Solutions, Inc. August 31, 2010 CAREEREDUCUATIONSOLUTIONS @GMAIL.COM; KEVINMICHEL@VERIZON.NET
Assessment to see if you can teach college. Other assessments are available for online teaching, etc. You can also find tests online and at elance facilitators. Kevin A. Michel, EdD, NCC; Career/Education Solutions, Inc. August 31, 2010 CAREEREDUCUATIONSOLUTIONS @GMAIL.COM; KEVINMICHEL@VERIZON.NET
Writer’s Market– book and website. Templates for proposals. E-Lance Facilitators test or self-assess skills. Which is better? Kevin A. Michel, EdD, NCC; Career/Education Solutions, Inc. August 31, 2010 CAREEREDUCUATIONSOLUTIONS @GMAIL.COM; KEVINMICHEL@VERIZON.NET
The players, their roles, the process. Governance: Documentation, Agreements, Escrow, Arbitration, Mediation Kevin A. Michel, EdD, NCC; Career/Education Solutions, Inc. August 31, 2010 CAREEREDUCUATIONSOLUTIONS @GMAIL.COM; KEVINMICHEL@VERIZON.NET
E-Lance Profite Display Skills, Portfolio of Products and Credits. Language Skills– This is a global market. Outsourcers want to know if you are fluent in the Language they need. Tested skills more credible. Example of client with “Lesson Plan” business. Portfolio may include videos. Groups. PowerPoint Expert. Verification of Employment and Education Kevin A. Michel, EdD, NCC; Career/Education Solutions, Inc. August 31, 2010 CAREEREDUCUATIONSOLUTIONS @GMAIL.COM; KEVINMICHEL@VERIZON.NET
Online tests to see if you have “what it takes”. These are often not validated. Don’t make any “high stakes” decisions on the basis of just one assessment! Kevin A. Michel, EdD, NCC; Career/Education Solutions, Inc. August 31, 2010 CAREEREDUCUATIONSOLUTIONS @GMAIL.COM; KEVINMICHEL@VERIZON.NET
You can go online, find this test, take it, and read the article. Kevin A. Michel, EdD, NCC; Career/Education Solutions, Inc. August 31, 2010 CAREEREDUCUATIONSOLUTIONS @GMAIL.COM; KEVINMICHEL@VERIZON.NET
SWOT Strategic method popularized by Armstrong for Corporate planning. Individuals can plan their career strategically: Internal Strengths and Weaknesses. External Opportunities and Threats. Capitalize on your Strengths and Opportunities in the Environment. Compensate to minimize your weaknesses. Assess Threats: Are they Insurmountable? What is the Cost of Mitigating Them? What are the Risks? (Probability) Kevin A. Michel, EdD, NCC; Career/Education Solutions, Inc. August 31, 2010 CAREEREDUCUATIONSOLUTIONS @GMAIL.COM; KEVINMICHEL@VERIZON.NET
How do You Research? Web Search. Best Practices. Surveys. Survey Monkey, Published Data, Hire a Researcher. Some Questions to Consider… Kevin A. Michel, EdD, NCC; Career/Education Solutions, Inc. August 31, 2010 CAREEREDUCUATIONSOLUTIONS @GMAIL.COM; KEVINMICHEL@VERIZON.NET
How do You Decide What to Offer? Kevin A. Michel, EdD, NCC; Career/Education Solutions, Inc. August 31, 2010 CAREEREDUCUATIONSOLUTIONS @GMAIL.COM; KEVINMICHEL@VERIZON.NET