Job Search Workshop - Part 1
- 1. Job Search Series Job Preparations & Readiness
- 2. Ready for Job Search? Goals Prepared & thinking Gather & organize info Save the info Transfer info to online application
- 3. Trends on Online Recruitment Print classifieds are obsolete 80-90% online applications Required fill out online application Reasons Convenient, cost less, less work, & screening As a result Required online skills
- 4. Find a Job Online No easy way Full-time job Be prepared & stay competitive Organize your personal info Some tools
- 5. Information Needed Name, address, phone Identification cards Work experience Skills & special trainings Education References Resume
- 6. Sample Online Application SF City job website Time needed to fill it out Problems Internet connection Gathering info Typing the info Proofread for accuracy
- 7. Tool: Personal Information Sheets Organize information Gather info & paperwork Fill out the sheets Put the info into computer Save them onto a file Add a password Put the file into a flash drive
- 8. Flash Drive Personal Info Sheet Sample job application Resume & Cover letters Stationary templates Business card
- 9. Demonstration: Entering the info Fill out sheets Insert flash drive into computer Open word-processing program Enter the info Save it Take it with you
- 10. Transfer the Info Open the file Go to the job website Use the copy/paste method Highlight the texts Copy: Press & hold Control + C keys Paste: Press & hold Control + V keys
- 11. Next Time : Work on your info sheet Answer questions Show some job search sites Search techniques Career & job centers Tour of the Library