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Targeting Your Job Search :(c) 2009 MSCCN Targeting Your Job Search Amy Rossi, Director of Training
Welcome, Targeting Your Job Search :Welcome, Targeting Your Job Search (c) 2009 MSCCN
Agenda/Topics To Be Covered :(c) 2009 MSCCN Agenda/Topics To Be Covered Step 1: Assess where you are
Step 2: Develop a Job Search Plan
Step 3: Use your NETWORK
Step 1: Assess where you are… :(c) 2009 MSCCN Step 1: Assess where you are… Why are you going back to work?
Timeline for going back to work?
My dream job is?
When I am desperate for money I will take?
How much money do I have to make?
Five people that I can contact for help?
Five companies that I would like to work for?
Step 2: Develop a Job Search Plan… :(c) 2009 MSCCN Step 2: Develop a Job Search Plan… Be honest and realistic
Set time limits and job limits
Don’t get overwhelmed
This isn’t for the rest of your life, only a few years!
Make sure your cover letter and resume match the career field you are seeking
Use resources that are statistically beneficial
Step 3: Use your NETWORK… :(c) 2009 MSCCN Step 3: Use your NETWORK… Do you have an elevator speech?
Call 5 friends that you can count on for help
Find 5 companies that you would like to work for
Talk to anyone you meet about who you are and what you are looking for “3 feet rule”
Go everywhere prepared with business cards and resumes
Summary :(c) 2009 MSCCN Summary Send questions to askus@msccn.org
Next, please let us know your success!
Thanks for coming.