Post on 12-Jan-2016
Defining Your Career Strategy
Presented by Stacia FryDirector of Training and Development
March 2004
Agenda
Historical Unemployment Rates
U.S. Department of LaborBureau of Labor Statistics Labor Force Statistics from the Current Population Survey
7.0%
4.0%
6.1%
5.8%
9.7%
5.4%
7.1%
7.5%
6.1%
4.5%5.5%
5.6%
7.5%
0.0%
2.0%
4.0%
6.0%
8.0%
10.0%
12.0%
1980 1982 1984 1986 1988 1990 1992 1994 1996 1998 2000 2002 2003
Job Creation Has Returned
-350
-300
-250
-200
-150
-100
-50
0
50
100
150
Jan Mar May July Sept Nov
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
2003
Job market has strong near-term outlook
5 million jobs will be created in the U.S. over the next two years.
Source: University of Michigan Study, November 2003
Bottom Line
Environment improving slightly.
52% of hiring managers are replacing workers who left voluntarily.
32% of hiring managers are recruiting
in 2004 – to expand.
CareerBuilder.com Workforce Survey, 2004
We’ll Soon Experience an Extremely Tight Labor Shortage
Source: BLS, Arlene Dohm Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Despite current economic reports - There are jobs available, do not be afraid to go after what you want!
Job Growth by Profession
Total job openings forecast to be highest in service and professional categories. Professional, technical and managerial occupations most drawn to Internet for job searches.
Total job openings due to growth and replacements, 2000 – 2010e*
History of Online Recruiting
E-cruiting comprises about 30% of the average recruiting activity; however, only about 10% to 19% of actual hires
can be attributed to this activity.
-- Collegiate Employment Research Institute
Online Hiring Trends
Education
Legal
Laborers
Admin
Hospitality
Transportation
Cust. Svr
Marketing
HealthcareI.T. Staffing Firms
Management
Acct/Finance
Sales
Online
How Employers Experience the Internet
# of Resumes
Tools Employers Use
Online Job Boards Newspaper Ads Offline and Online Career Fairs Staffing Firms Company Websites Internal and External Referrals Branding Campaigns (radio and print
advertising)
Posting a Job: The Employer Perspective
Posting a Job includes:
• Job Title
• Job Type/Industry
• Compensation (optional)
• Job Location
• Job Description
• Job Requirements
• Contact Information
Managing Open Positions
Active & Total number of applications received for the job.
The number of times your job posting has appeared on the search results page.
The number of times the job details have been viewed.
• Manage Job Postings on the Site
• Begin Screening Resumes
Employers Receive Hundreds of Resumes Each Week
Searching the Resume Database
Top Keyword Resume Searches
sales sales or management pharmaceutical or "certified
nurse" outside sales receptionist administrative assistant nurse customer service insurance recruiter pharmacist manager sales or management call center entry level wfado or nsdb or soac or wfac inside sales
mortgage human resources registered nurse Cisco or "project manager" executive assistant outpatient or rehab or rehabilitation physical therapist Japanese marketing qa or tester or telecommunications or telecom or telecommunication or at radiology or "radiology technician" or radiation or sonographer or sonography or ultrasound Rn accounting
Organizing Your Career Plan
Utilizing All Available Options
Post Your Resume Online
It is important to utilize each piece of the
puzzle in your job search!
Marketing YOU!
Tips to Make You Stand Out!
Beginning the Online Search
The Three Major Players:
In the largest 100 markets, based on the number of jobs posted:
CareerBuilder.com has 32.5% market share, Monster has 28% market share and HotJobs has 13% market share.
Source: Corzen, Feb. 2004
Posting Your Resume Online
Simply fill out the information requested.
Cut and paste your resume in the text box below, and you are on your way!
You can post up to 5 resumes!
Searching for Jobs
Set Up a Job Alert
A Job Alert will email you jobs that match the criteria you set!
Applying Online
View specific job details
Click on Apply Online
Then follow the simple directions!
Where Does Your Resume Go?
You Post a Resume in a Resume Database – It goes into the abyss… Now what?
How to Maximize Your Internet Experience
Manage Your Time Wisely
Take Advantage of All Your Resources
Continue to utilize all contacts, information resources, and services available to you
– Family friends– Professors and leaders
within the school– Customers of your
prospective employer– Attend networking events– Dial prospective companies
directly – Research – internet agents,
IU library– Undergraduate Career
Services Office
Limit your time online to one-third (33%) of the total time you dedicate to your job search!
Final Thoughts
REMEMBER THE 3 P’s:
Be Proactive
Be Persistent
Be Poised
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