This presentation teaches you the basics of finding employment. No mysteries just answers!

1. The best way to find a job no matter the economic climate Ute Perkovic B.A. Psychology, Certificate in Career Development Employment Specialist 1

2. Session Objectives By the end of this session, you will: Know the 2 main ways to look for a job Know of 2 specific job search techniques Be able to define what the “Hidden Job Market” is Understand what networking is all about Know of 2 great ways to network 2

3. How do I find a job? There are onlytwo ways to look for a job: The employer looks for you – Advertised Job Market You look for the employer – Hidden Job Market 3

4. Developing Job Leads through the Advertised Job Market The employer looks for you through: Want Ads/Job Ads Newspaper On-line job posting sites (i.e. Canada Job Bank) Post-secondary job centres Professional / trade organization postings Corporate Career Centre postings (HR) Search Firms & Placement Agencies 11% of job seekers find work through this method* 4 * www.quintcareers.com/smart_networking.html(accessed 27 Feb 2009)

6. It's not what you know; it's who you know that gets you hired.[…]61% to 85% of people land new careers through Networking.2 5 Connecting with people “More job leads are developed/discovered through networking than any other method.” (Hansen, 2009) 1www.quintcareers.com/smart_networking.html (accessed 27 Feb 2009) 2http://www.net-temps.com/careerdev/crossroads/index.htm?op=view&id=3737&newsletter_id=814&archive=1(accessed 21 Apr 2010)

11. What field or industry am I in?

12. In what capacity do I serve/work?

13. What makes me unique?

15. Ask for business cards

16. Ask for referrals

18. Resume highlights

19. Give them to all you connect with Letter of introduction and/or cover letter Resume Portfolio Phone Thank you cards

21. Cold Calling

22. Volunteering

24. Of questions you would ask

27. Be friendly, persistent, but don’t be a pest

28. Once you get a new job, keep networking!The goal is you don’t have to be a networking super hero, just do a little something each day to get yourself “out there”…

31. Thank You & HAPPY JOB FARMING!