Lincoln Behavioral Services

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Lincoln Behavioral Services
Presents.
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TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL JOB SEARCH
Michigan Clubhouse Training Initiative -
Conference March 12-13, 2008
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A job search does not happen by chance
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MAP OUT YOUR RESOURCES, TOOLS AND STRATEGIES.

• Know your interests, skills, abilities and
  credentials.
• Know your career goals and objectives.
• Prepare a lead list.
• Know information about potential employers.
• Know specifically the job for which you are
  applying.
• Record submitted letters, applications and
  interviews.

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• APPLICATIONS
• 1. Fill out neatly and accurately
• 2. Complete all requested information
• 3. Type or print the application in ink

• Possible information needed
• Chronological order of work history including
  company name, address, phone number, dates of
  employment, supervisor name, and job title
• Schools attended including addresses, dates of
  attendance, degrees, hours completed
• References including names, addresses, phone
  numbers

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RESUMES

• No longer are they required to be one page!!!
• It should be clear, concise and well written.
• Most relevant information should be on the first
  page.
• Present your highest level of competence and
  play down limitations.
• Link your talents and objectives to the needs of
  a potential employer.
• Having several resumes is beneficial.

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• INTERVIEWS
• Know the interviewers name.
• Be on time.
• Dress conservatively and appropriately.
• Know in advance what questions you might want to
  ask about the company.
• Shake hands firmly and look the interviewer in
  the eye and smile.
• Take time and consider each question carefully
  before answering.
• Sell your self, but do not brag.
• Be prepared to talk about your ability to perform
  the job and be honest in your answers.
• Have enthusiasm about your questions and answers
  and be positive.
• Write a thank you note to the interviewer.

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• SEVEN JOB SEARCH MYTHS
• There is one right way to find a job.
• If a job isnt advertised in the paper or on the
  companys website, there arent any positions
  available.
• Nobody reads cover letters.
• A resume should be one page.
• If a company likes my resume, they will call me
  in for an interview.
• Its not what you know that matters its who you
  know that counts.
• When it comes to sending out resumes, the more
  the merrier.

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RESOURCES FOR LOCATING JOBS

• Career planning and placement centers
• Classified ads
• Company websites
• Co-op, internships, and volunteer work
• Friends and relatives
• Job fairs
• Networking
• Professional organizations and unions
• State and federal job services
• Temporary and staffing service agencies
• Internet

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THANK YOU!!