Microsoft Power Point Networking West Libr 9 24 09.Ppt
- 1. Utilize Networking in Your Job Search Facilitator: Karin Combs Source One Career Coaching September 24, 2009
- 2. Networking What Is It? Should You? Could You?
- 3. Networking - What Is It? Webster’s Dictionary: 1967 Definition: 1. The exchange of information or services among individuals, groups, or institutions ; specifically : the cultivation of productive relationships for employment or business. 2. The establishment or use of a computer network.
- 4. Networking – What it is NOT! All About You Collecting Business Cards Collecting the most Names on LinkedIn
- 5. Should You? 90% of jobs are NOT Advertised! (Forbes Magazine April 13, 2009) 75% of GOOD jobs are obtained through networking! (2007 Harvard University Poll) The unemployment rate only tells “part of the story”.
- 6. Should You? July, 2009 Unemployment Rate US Avg. 9.6% Ohio 11.1% Franklin County 9.2% Columbus 9.3%
- 8. High Prospect Industries for Ohio Top 10 25% Projected Growth over next 10 years: Individual and family service – 25,200 new jobs Home health care services – 22,800 new jobs Management and technical consulting services – 13,800 new jobs Community care facilities for the elderly – 13,400 new jobs Computer systems design and related services – 13,300 new jobs Offices of other health care providers – 7,100 new jobs Residential mental health facilities – 6,400 new jobs Outpatient care centers – 6,100 new jobs Activities related to real estate – 5,400 new jobs Activities related to credit intermediation – 4,600 new jobs
- 9. Declining Industries The manufacturing industry – nationally 10.6% In Ohio, manufacturing industries projected to decline more than 25%: Iron and steel mills and ferroalloy manufacturing Rubber product manufacturing Other nonferrous metal production Foundries Motor vehicle parts manufacturing Household appliance manufacturing Glass and glass product manufacturing
- 10. Good News! http://ohiolmi.com/proj/Projections/Ohio/Buckeye50.pdf Companies ARE hiring! We just need to find them and be available for them to find US!
- 11. Networking TODAY In-Person In- Telephone Internet
- 12. GET IN THE KNOW! Networking Events Business First Career Fairs Newspaper – Unemployment Section & Articles Success Magazine(s)
- 13. In-Person Networking In- Family Friends Professional Services YOU Use Business Associates Industry Associations Networking Events
- 14. Tell Them You’re Available! Elevator Speech Resume Value Statement Accomplishments Success Stories Cup of Coffee GIVE FIRST!!!!
- 15. GIVE FIRST!!! Listen Ask what they need Who do you know? Who do you know that is hiring? Trade Information!
- 16. Elevator Speech FULL Name Title or Industry Who do you serve? How? Where?
- 17. Funnel Down To Bite Size Pieces HR Generalist In Central, Ohio Company less than 500 people Specializing in Senior Living Facilities
- 18. SO WHAT?!
- 19. What is your Brand?
- 20. Side Note Career Coaches are telling their clients: Go to the library! Ask how to use Reference USA Ask for the Corporation Manuals Review Business First - Book of Lists Search for books on Career Passion Ask for a list of classes – for everything!
- 21. Telephone Pick it up Ask for time Leave voicemails -short, but informative Pest / Predator Educate them Your message on your phone – upbeat!
- 22. Internet www.LinkedIn.com www.Twitter.com www.Facebook.com 42% - Employers use social networking sites for candidate search. 35% - Employers research social networking sites when considering a candidate for hire.
- 23. LinkedIn Electronic Business Card File Invite People Into Your Network Extensive Career History Current Activity Join Groups Search Companies Search Jobs Ask for Introductions Ask for Recommendations A Must for professionals!
- 24. Twitter Short, bite-sized updates of your life. bite- What are your doing? 140 Characters Max. “Preparing for Networking Presentation at Westerville, Ohio Library, Thursday, September 24 at 2PM. See you there! ” (124)
- 25. Facebook Personal Information Connection with friends/family Unique/fun information Original users – ages 18-25 18- 52% of users are now over age 40 Job seekers are posting questions Keep it CLEAN!
- 26. Could You? OF COURSE! Job Market Today – Be Realistic Ask for Help Build Your Industrial Rolodex – Be Active! www.LinkedIn.com www.sciotoridgejng.com www.columbusjobguide.com www.40plusoh.org www.execunet.com www.lunchandlearn.us www.recruiter- www.recruiter-talk.com
- 27. Could You? If you know you SHOULD Then ask yourself, “If I had most of the answers, WOULD I?” COULD comes from knowledge, desire and knowledge, the passion to make a change.
- 28. Karin Combs www.sourceonehr.com 614-568-7750 614-568-