Strategies to Get You Hired

Search YourselfKnow your skills, your values, your interests and

how all these things have prepared you for the jobs you want.

ResearchYou need to know where to find these jobs, how

they are advertised, and what the job requirements are.

Job SearchKnow how to market yourself, know what

strategies are most effective, and be proactive!

3- Step Search

Catalog your skills from previous work

experiences.

List what abilities your major has helped you

develop.

Determine what transferable skills you may

have from volunteer or internship experience.

Think about your interests.

Search Yourself

Skills: Medical Front Office Procedures, Heavy

Customer Service, High Volume Telephone Calls,

Filing.

Abilities: Knowledge of Medical Billing, ICD-9/CPT

coding, Managed Care Health System, Worker’s

Compensation Regulations, Medicare/Medicaid

Regulations, Personal Injury Claims.

Transferable Skills: Experience making collection calls.

Interests: Web Design.

Self Search Profile: Anita Job

Study your field of interest and the kinds of jobs

available in that field.

Research job titles.

Research where these jobs are found.

Know which employers offer these kinds of jobs.

Know the job requirements.

Do Your Research

Professional AssociationsVisit Weddle’s at www.weddles.com/associations/index.cfm for a comprehensive Association Directory.

Informational InterviewsThis is a great to get the inside scoop from people who are actually working in the field you are interested in.

ONET OnlineVisit www.onetonline.org for career exploration and job analysis.

Resources

Call to request a 30 minute meeting.

Prepare questions in advance.

Ask for referrals to others with information

about the job or field you are interested in.

Thank them and offer to keep them

informed.

How to Conduct an Information Interview

Your Marketing Tool Kit

Have a professional resume and cover letter

that highlights your strengths, abilities, and

achievements.

Practice your interviewing skills.

Have professional interview attire.

Keep a log of your contacts.

Marketing Yourself

Online Job Bank Databases• Monster, Career Builder, USA Jobs.

Company Websites • Many companies are posting job openings and

accepting applications online. Professional Association Websites Classified Publications CalWORKs Job Placement Website

www.lahc.edu/studentservices/calworks/jobshome.html

One Stop Career Centers• Harbor WorkSource Center 310-732-5700• Career Transition Center 562-570-3700• Gardena One Stop 310-217-9579

Job Sources

Networking or personal referral. Online professional networking groups such

as LinkedIn. Employers are looking for you on social

media sites such Facebook and Twitter. Targeted resume mailings. Internal Advancement:• Temp to Perm• Volunteer Work (visit

www.volunteermatch.org)• Internships (paid or unpaid)

The Hidden Job Market

Create An Online Profile

Create a LinkedIn profile using information from your resume.

Post an appropriate and professional photo. Update your status weekly. Collect recommendations from faculty and

co-workers. Learn about employers using LinkedIn’s

“advanced search” feature. Join LinkedIn groups in your areas of interest.

www.linkedin.com

Most Effective Strategies

A large percentage of jobs are the result of a personal referral.• Inform everyone you know of your career goals.• Seek information interviews.• Attend professional association meetings and

conferences and register with a student membership.

The easiest method may not be the most effective.

Avoid using only one method at a time.

Plot Your Plan of Action

Put your plan of action in writing.

Create a weekly schedule of job search tasks.

Carefully review job requirements. Don’t waste

time applying for jobs you are not qualified for.

Keep up your momentum. One interview does

not equal a job offer!

Share your progress with others.

Seek out a job hunting buddy. Someone you can

share advice, support and resources with.

Reward yourself for your progress.

Seek a counselor or mentor if you lose your way.

Maybe you need to re-evaluate your strategy.

Learn something you need to improve on from

each disappointment.

Remember to Stay Focused & Motivated

1. Have your marketing tool kit: resume, cover letter, references, interview skills.

2. Develop a network.3. Catalog skills you need to improve on.4. Be prepared: always have a business card

or flashdrive with your resume at all times.5. Watch your digital footprint.

Top 10 Tips

6. Think outside the box.7. Remember that your first job does not have to be your dream job.8. Be proactive, not passive.9. Expand the scope of work settings to consider. For example instead of for-profit consider non- profit.10. Be persistent!

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Good Luck!