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Uncover the Hidden Job Market: Uncover the Hidden Job Market
Introduction : Introduction Networking
Generating a contact list
Informational interviews
Reference materials
Expanding your job vision
Agenda: Agenda Introduction
Hints to success
Networking
Information Interviews
Using reference materials
Directing your resources
Summary
Job searching: a full-time job: Job searching: a full-time job 80% available jobs are not advertised
The best qualified get the job
Your employment path: eight to 10 careers
Job plan/blueprint
Hard and cold facts of job-search research
Develop a networking system: Develop a networking system Log contact names and details
Ask for two contact names
Ask contacts to circulate your resume
Send thank you/reminder notes
Create a tickler system
Who to contact?: Who to contact? Neighbors
Friends
Family
Former co-workers
Classmates
Roommates
Landlord Merchants
Clergy
Hairdressers/barbers
Bartenders
Postal workers
Dry cleaners
Fellow TCP job seekers
Informational Interviews : Informational Interviews Explore a field or organization
Gather specific information
Networking tool
Skill-building opportunity
Conducting Informational Interviews : Conducting Informational Interviews Make an appointment
You’re gathering information, not getting a job
Be prepared and organized
Respect contact’s time
Ask several people the same question
Keep your contacts informed
Send a thank you note
Sample questions: Sample questions What do you do on a daily basis?
What skills do you use most often?
What job tasks do you like the least/most?
What education/training has helped you?
How did you learn about your job vacancy?
What is the salary range?
Sample questions: Sample questions How does work affect your personal life?
Do you know of an available, similar job?
Is it realistic to pursue this job?
What is the market like?
Are there promotion opportunities?
Any special advice?
Sample questions: Sample questions What should be my next step?
Can you recommend a contact?
May I use your name?
What the field’s five-year focus?
How do I prepare?
Beyond the classifieds…: Beyond the classifieds… Internet search engines
On-line information sources
Professional organizations
Networking groups
Chamber of Commerce
Local libraries
Local One-Stop Career Center