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Four Myths about Your Job Search

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This document provides advice on addressing common myths about job searching and professional networking. It recommends focusing on strengths when job searching, using power statements to highlight accomplishments and their impact, and actively networking through informational interviews. Maintaining a routine, researching companies, and staying positive are also emphasized as important to finding employment opportunities.

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MythbustingThrough theProfessional Career WorkshopRelax, listen, absorb, just ask me for a copy
Contact informationAsk me for a copy of this presentation by sending me an e-mail:dgoates@yahoo.com
Myth #1: Nobody is Hiring.There are lots of jobs available today, in fact, many, many more since January. Many companies sit on their openings until the start of the new year. Budgets are flowing after January.Larger publicly-traded companies are less likely to be hiring now, but smaller companies (less than 100 employees) rarely turn away recognizable talent.Utah 100 List, Utah Fast 40, Utah 40 under 40, Silicon Slopes List fabulous, dynamic, growing Utah companies that arent advertising.
Myth #2: Its harder to get a job today.Utah is better (7.1% unemployment) than America (9.7%) -- 1.17 million Utahns remain employed .In many cases, it is easier. Employed people have stopped looking. There may be more people in the resume pile, but you are more qualified. Believe it, look around. . .Remember: The earth is full, and there is enough and to spare. (D&C 104:17). God created abundance.Companies are taking a little longer to find the right person (its a buyers market) be patient.
Myth #3: I need a one-page resume.If you have been around the block more than once, you need a longer resume.Because most resumes are electronic, no one knows how long yours is.If you are looking for a higher level position, a short resume is an insult to the company.This is your chance to let them know what you have done, and what you can do. Do you have a portfolio of your work?The more competitive the job, the more essential it is.
Myth #4: Its who you know.Its not who you know, its who you get to know.The vast majority of new jobs are found by networking into or cold calling on a company you target.Companies are paying employees for referrals.Those out doing the work are getting the jobs.My resume will sell me. WRONG! Youve got to get in front of somebody for an interview.You are more convincing in person than the best resume.Offer a short-term consulting gig to prove your worth.
Find your StrengthsList at least two of your major accomplishments you want to tell people about.
Write down at least two strengths that helped you achieve the accomplishment.
Listen to the Spirit Heavenly Father will remind you just how awesome you are!
Finish the following sentences:
I am
I have
I can
I like
I loveFocus on your strengthsOn your report card, where do you focus: As or Cs?Companies only pay you for your strengths.Tell them how you will make them more profitable.Demonstrate it from your past experiences.Manage around your weaknesses. My greatest weakness is ___________, but I learned. . .Build yourself every day:Read (15 minutes per day)Continual LearningAssociationServe others
The Foundation:Power StatementsHeadlines of your career that emphasize your value.Elements of a Power Statement:Identify a Strength or skillGive an ExampleShow the Result
The key is to QuantifyIdentify your accomplishment.Where did you start.Where did you finish.What is the difference in the two?What is the most powerful way to show the difference:MoneyPercentNumber
Where to use Power StatementsResumeInterviewMe-In-30 SecondsNetworkingIn a long lineIn an elevatorAt a church meetingCold callingEVERYWHERE -- Dizzy Dean said: It aintbraggin if you done it!
Power Statements in InterviewsIt sets you apart.It answers the question, What can you do for my company?Become a possibility. Say something that will be remembered.The results are tangible, not theoretical.It gives the committee something to use when they are trying to finalize the decision.Power statements will differentiate you from the pack.Practice, practice, practice your interviewing skills
Power Statement ResumesStart with your accomplishments.Identify the strengths that achieved the accomplishment.Show the experience you have earned.Where were you educated.What other honors or awards have you received.What are the key words to describe you.Remember, only leave your resume behind after you have secured and held the interview.

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Four Myths about Your Job Search

  • 1. MythbustingThrough theProfessional Career WorkshopRelax, listen, absorb, just ask me for a copy
  • 2. Contact informationAsk me for a copy of this presentation by sending me an e-mail:dgoates@yahoo.com
  • 3. Myth #1: Nobody is Hiring.There are lots of jobs available today, in fact, many, many more since January. Many companies sit on their openings until the start of the new year. Budgets are flowing after January.Larger publicly-traded companies are less likely to be hiring now, but smaller companies (less than 100 employees) rarely turn away recognizable talent.Utah 100 List, Utah Fast 40, Utah 40 under 40, Silicon Slopes List fabulous, dynamic, growing Utah companies that arent advertising.
  • 4. Myth #2: Its harder to get a job today.Utah is better (7.1% unemployment) than America (9.7%) -- 1.17 million Utahns remain employed .In many cases, it is easier. Employed people have stopped looking. There may be more people in the resume pile, but you are more qualified. Believe it, look around. . .Remember: The earth is full, and there is enough and to spare. (D&C 104:17). God created abundance.Companies are taking a little longer to find the right person (its a buyers market) be patient.
  • 5. Myth #3: I need a one-page resume.If you have been around the block more than once, you need a longer resume.Because most resumes are electronic, no one knows how long yours is.If you are looking for a higher level position, a short resume is an insult to the company.This is your chance to let them know what you have done, and what you can do. Do you have a portfolio of your work?The more competitive the job, the more essential it is.
  • 6. Myth #4: Its who you know.Its not who you know, its who you get to know.The vast majority of new jobs are found by networking into or cold calling on a company you target.Companies are paying employees for referrals.Those out doing the work are getting the jobs.My resume will sell me. WRONG! Youve got to get in front of somebody for an interview.You are more convincing in person than the best resume.Offer a short-term consulting gig to prove your worth.
  • 7. Find your StrengthsList at least two of your major accomplishments you want to tell people about.
  • 8. Write down at least two strengths that helped you achieve the accomplishment.
  • 9. Listen to the Spirit Heavenly Father will remind you just how awesome you are!
  • 10. Finish the following sentences:
  • 11. I am
  • 13. I can
  • 15. I loveFocus on your strengthsOn your report card, where do you focus: As or Cs?Companies only pay you for your strengths.Tell them how you will make them more profitable.Demonstrate it from your past experiences.Manage around your weaknesses. My greatest weakness is ___________, but I learned. . .Build yourself every day:Read (15 minutes per day)Continual LearningAssociationServe others
  • 16. The Foundation:Power StatementsHeadlines of your career that emphasize your value.Elements of a Power Statement:Identify a Strength or skillGive an ExampleShow the Result
  • 17. The key is to QuantifyIdentify your accomplishment.Where did you start.Where did you finish.What is the difference in the two?What is the most powerful way to show the difference:MoneyPercentNumber
  • 18. Where to use Power StatementsResumeInterviewMe-In-30 SecondsNetworkingIn a long lineIn an elevatorAt a church meetingCold callingEVERYWHERE -- Dizzy Dean said: It aintbraggin if you done it!
  • 19. Power Statements in InterviewsIt sets you apart.It answers the question, What can you do for my company?Become a possibility. Say something that will be remembered.The results are tangible, not theoretical.It gives the committee something to use when they are trying to finalize the decision.Power statements will differentiate you from the pack.Practice, practice, practice your interviewing skills
  • 20. Power Statement ResumesStart with your accomplishments.Identify the strengths that achieved the accomplishment.Show the experience you have earned.Where were you educated.What other honors or awards have you received.What are the key words to describe you.Remember, only leave your resume behind after you have secured and held the interview.
  • 21. Keys to a Clean ResumeSerif font (Times New Roman)12-point typeUnderline and italicizeEdit and proofDetailed and specificTest your resume on the Internet (getting results?)Careerbuilder, Monster, Craigslist.orgMothers-in-law, your most severe critic, or your job coach dont do this on your own!!
  • 22. Swallow Hard and Tell PeopleWho do you know that knows?Who should I be talking to?Follow the 100 card method Diligently and faithfully.Informational InterviewsEmployed: 2 per weekUnemployed: 5 per weekJob interviewsEmployed: 1 per weekUnemployed: 4 per week
  • 23. Researching CompaniesSpend no more than 2 hours per day looking on the Internet.Explore industries and then companies.Join groups on LinkedIn and talk to other members about their industry and company.Go to the library and look at trade publications.Record the names of companies you see as you drive down the street.GET OUT OF THE HOUSE. Keep your head in the game.
  • 24. Getting Informational InterviewsI am looking for information and I was told you were someone I should talk to.I am reaching out to learn more about your company.I am not looking for a job right now.I would like to ask you a few questions.I only need about 15 minutes of your time.When would be a good time for you, Tuesday or Wednesday?Remember: FACE-TO-FACE is always better!
  • 25. During the Informational InterviewHow did you get into this line of work?How did you get into this particular job?What do you like most about this job?What do you like most about this company?Who else would you recommend I talk to?Thanks for buying my lunch today. . . (When you are unemployed everybody will pay for your lunch, so schedule lunches, then sit on your wallet).
  • 26. Who are you listening to?The media dont know what is happening, they are just looking for headlines.If someone starts out negative, they will stay that way.Get some new friends.Work with people that believe in the positive like you do.If you start getting negative, do something.Change is all about spotting new trends, so dont get stuck looking for your lost job its still lost!
  • 27. Get a routineGet up and go to work in the morning.
  • 28. Set goals for the day/week/month.
  • 29. Have a routine that you follow.
  • 30. What days to phone and set appointments.
  • 31. What days to interview and visit.
  • 33. Be sure to schedule time with your family, just not all of it.
  • 34. Track activities in your calendar/notebook/computer.
  • 35. Stay organized so nothing gets missed.