Effective Job Search Strategies
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This document provides guidance on effective job search strategies. It discusses that only 30% of job vacancies are advertised, and the other 70% can be found through personal and professional networks. It encourages readers to uncover their top 5 skills and values to explore possible career options. The document also lists different job search channels and provides tips for decoding job advertisements, preparing for rejection, and maintaining a positive mindset during the job search process.
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![New career paradigms
- Globalization & You
Get Techie Job snatchers Learn
- Best Befores [messenger, typist, postman, switchboard operator, etc.]
- Jobs are migrating
- Portfolio Careers
- Discontinuities
- Changing Organization Structures](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/employabilitycatalyst-jobsearch-170801223851/85/Effective-Job-Search-Strategies-5-320.jpg)
![1. Job placement boards online [Shortlist Nigeria]
2. Direct approach
3. Companies websites
4. Professional Social Media Channels
5. Recruitment agencies
6. Professional associations/Events
7. Career Advisers/Counsellors
8. Personal/Professional Networks
9. Print Publications
10. Volunteering
Job Search Channels](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/employabilitycatalyst-jobsearch-170801223851/85/Effective-Job-Search-Strategies-17-320.jpg)
Effective Job Search Strategies
- 2. There are no jobs Fact or Myth?
- 3. Some food for thought before we begin
- 4. The labour market is ALWAYS unstable
- 5. New career paradigms - Globalization & You Get Techie Job snatchers Learn - Best Befores [messenger, typist, postman, switchboard operator, etc.] - Jobs are migrating - Portfolio Careers - Discontinuities - Changing Organization Structures
- 6. - Organizational Structures are Changing. Why?
- 7. Only about 30% of job vacancies are advertised Websites e.g. Jobberman, Naijahotjobs etc Print Publications Media/Social Media
- 9. Lets begin with the basics Job Search
- 10. What happens in a labour market?
- 11. What are you selling? Activity 1.
- 12. Uncover Your value offerings Think about - Your Skills/Competencies - Previous experiences - Your academic training - Other forms of training - Your hobbies/Interests
- 13. Uncover Your value offerings Rank your Top 5
- 14. 2. Explore Possible Options Group Activity
- 15. 3. Let the search begin Activity
- 16. How would you go about searching for jobs?
- 17. 1. Job placement boards online [Shortlist Nigeria] 2. Direct approach 3. Companies websites 4. Professional Social Media Channels 5. Recruitment agencies 6. Professional associations/Events 7. Career Advisers/Counsellors 8. Personal/Professional Networks 9. Print Publications 10. Volunteering Job Search Channels
- 18. 1. Look beyond the job title 2. Understand the job context 3. Match duties with competencies Decoding Job Adverts
- 19. What next?
- 20. One more thing!
- 22. How? No generic search Have a range of options Get feedback Address issues Maintain healthy self esteem
- 24. Thank You