Title: 1 The Job Hunting Handbook
1THE JOB SEARCH
2How jobs are created
Jobs are created two waysthrough replacement
and through growth Replacement Jobs to
replace people who have quit, been
promoted, retired, or died Growth Jobs created
through business start-up or expansion
Growth accounts for 32 of all job openings
Replacement accounts for 68 of all job openings
3The job market is healthy
Almost 50 million job openings between 2006 and
2016thats 34 million replacement jobs and 16
million growth jobs will become available.
Job hunting is a process
Choose an occupation. Show that you can
handle the work. Create your sales brochure.
Market yourself. Create a good impression.
Sell yourselface the interview. Follow-up
after the interview.
4Choose an occupation
Start with your wish listwhat kind of work
have you always dreamed of doing? Do you know
of someone with a job youd like to have? Do
you have a hobby that you could turn into a
job? Do you have a talent or ability you could
turn into a job? If not, take some on-line
personality tests. Talk to a career counselor
at your school.
5Show that you can do the work
Identify the skills needed to do the work.
Search your background to see if you have those
skillsor similar skills. Show how you have
used those skills.
6Add some sizzle!
Show that you can deliver results. Use
numbers to show the extent. Use Powerhouse
Buzzwords to sell yourself to employers.
Achieved, Adapted, Advised, Assisted,
Built, Controlled, Convinced,
Coordinated, Created, Delivered, Developed,
Directed, Employed, Equipped, Established,
Expanded, Experienced, Guided,
Handled, Improved, Investigate, Led,
Managed, Operated, Organized, Performed,
Persuaded, Processed, Produced, Repaired,
Researched, Served, Sold, Taught,
Treated, Wrote
7 James B. Jobless 1 Opportunity Way, Any town, US
00000 111/222-3333 jj_at_flatbroke.com Objective See
king an entry-level position in retail
sales Education 2007 Diploma, My High School,
Any town, US Enjoyed classes in public
speaking, math, computers Skills
Abilities Math Skills Maintained 3-year B
average in algebra and geometry Computed my own
1040EZ tax return, earned 400 rebate Managed
1,000 investment that earned 7.2 APR People
Skills Play instrument Sundays at Church
Raised 300 in one week for Students Against
Drunk Driving Enjoy helping people solve
computer problems. Product Knowledge Sports
Enjoy football/baseball but Im a mediocre
player Automotive Dads a mechanic, we rebuilt
my 89 Volvo Music Own 261 CDs and I can name
a tune in 4 notes Electronics High school
computer classes and talent for programming VCRs
shows that I could quickly learn to operate an
electronic cash register Personal
ReliableMissed only two days of school this
year HonestReturned 20 check-cashing error to
the bank
8Give your resume a K.I.S.S
Keep It Sweet Simple Your resume is your
sales brochure. Keep it cleanavoid
wordiness. Keep it simplestick to one
page. Pour on the sizzleshow that you can
deliver results.
9The nuts and bolts of your resume
Heading Objective Education Skills and
abilities Work experience Military
service Personal References
10Get your resume out there
Help-wanted advertisements and job postings
Networking Employment agencies Direct
mail Follow-up with a phone call
11Help-wanted ads
Check the newspaper and the web daily
Identify what the employer needs Write a
letter that matches your qualifications to the
employers needs Develop a system Know the
stakes
12Networking
Most employers fill positions with friends and
relatives of people who work for them Ask
people you know about the job openings where they
workthey may help you get a job interview
13Direct mail
Build a list of 20 companies that interest
you. Get the name of the manager who runs the
department where you want to work. Send your
resume and a cover letter to each
managerexplaining why you want to work for them.
14Follow-up with a phone call
Introduce yourself Say something friendly
Get down to business Prepare for the
unexpected Ask for the interview Prepare
for the put off Sell yourself, but dont be
pushy and dont beg Wrap it up and confirm the
date
15Make a good impression
Appearancelook fresh, clean, and
professional Mannersbe polite and
courteous Attitudeshow enthusiasm and
motivation ask questions
16Job application stumbling blocks
Friends and relatives Education
Fired Criminal Record Job Hopping No
work history Layoff References
Unemployment gaps Money Poor reference
Off-limit questions
17The InterviewSell yourself
Show enthusiasm Talk about your
accomplishments, skills and abilities Explain
what you can do for the company Demonstrate
that you are a team player Turn negative
questions into positive answers Summarize your
strengths Ask for the job
18The interviewBe prepared
Know what questions to expect Have an
automatic answer Know what questions to ask
Practice with a friend before going on a real
interview Dont be caught off guard by a
stress interview Rememberattitude,
appearance, and manners make a difference
19Follow-upAfter the interview
Send a thank-you note after the interview
Fewer than half your competitors will send a
thank-you note or call after an interview
Following-up sets you apart and tells the manager
that you want the job Following-up is a
crucial part of your effort to market yourself
20Some final advice
If you want a good job, you have to work at
getting that job Go on a few practice
interviews before interviewing for your favorite
company Be preparedappearance, manners,
attitude, and the right answers Sell
yourselfexplain why the manager should hire
you Follow-up after the interview
21 The Job Hunting Handbook Thank You!