Workforce passport program #12 - planning the job search, how to form your networks, how to deal with job posts and how to create your profile on recruitment platforms.
6. JOB
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7. JOB SEARCH
• Traditional
Examples:
Mag
Emp. Off.
Public/private employment services.
Temporary work agencies.
• Contemporary
Websites
Apps and platforms
Job fairs
Interns
In company training
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8. Prepare your C.V.
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10. 1. Do you think that all job openings are advertised?
2. What if job openings are not advertised?
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11. 1 •There is no job now
2 •Yes but not formal.
3 •Hidden.
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12. NETWORKING
• Family
• Relatives
• Acquaintances.
• Referral is preferred
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13. Exploring networks:
Build your network!
How?
Send your C.V.
Ever visited Employment office?
Contacting potential employers.
Would it help to uncover hidden jobs?
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14. TAPPING THE HIDDEN JOB MARKET
Task 1:
Your network, build it.
Family, friends, relatives & acquaintances.
Old teachers!
Job office or centre.
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15. TASK 2
5 potential enetreprises, list them.
Gather all possible info.
Local chambers of commerce.
Job officee.
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16. TASK 3
List 2 of the enterprises.
Phone or in person.
Any openings?
Revise your C.V. or resume.
Practice, for God sake practice.
Write a script.
Create a scheme.
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17. TASK 4
Feedback about your experience.
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18. TAP THE HIDDEN JOB MARKET
Assignment to be reported by Tuesday 13th of Feb., 2018
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19. SEARCH TIPS
Job search may be challenging or frustrating!
1. Do not be a copycat candidate.
2. Look at job titles differently.
3. 1st impressions are every where now.
4. Be prepared to land the job.
5. Be strategic with social media.
6. Network with your peers.
7. Be realistic
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20. CASE STUDY
Give Pat a hand.
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21. C.V.
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22. The Life of an Entrepreneur in 90 Seconds- Best Motivational Video for
Entrepreneurs.mp4
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