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Q&A Session:
Conducting
Employer Research
Career Advising &
Development Center
Tanya White-Earnest Manager
Trident University International Career Advising and Development
Question and Answer Session
Conducting Employer Research
Presented by Tanya White-Earnest
714-816-0366 X1943
Contact
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Q&A Session
• Why research is important
• What to research
• Where to conduct research
• Tools to use for research
• How to use your findings effectively
We’ll Answer Your Questions about
Conducting Employer Research, Building
on Last Week’s Webinar Where We
Discussed:
Q&A Session
Q: When will I get my feedback on my resume? A: Resume Rescues are still being performed. • Well over 200 were received • I ask that you give it a week under normal circumstances to
received feedback. • Out for 2 weeks • All are in cue • Resume Rescue Workshops will be held later this week and
next week for those who would like to get feedback faster. • Watch for email invite
MOST BURNING QUESTION:
WHY
• Research prepares you for the job search process
• Research gives you renewed perspective
• Research defines your focus
• Research improves your power position
• The company’s “personality”
• Department work environment
• Company’s commitment to the community
• Company’s financial standing
• Company’s standing in the industry
• Company’s competitors
• Company’s strengths and weaknesses
• Company’s military/women/minority friendliness
WHAT
• Company’s website
• Company’s social media
• Hoovers
• IBIS World
• Google and other News and Information
• Glass Door
• Linked In
• Your Network
WHERE
• Conducting research places you in a position of power in the job search
• There are a myriad of tools you can use, many available in your Trident University International Library including Hoovers and IBIS World
• When you use the information from your research, you can better stand apart from your competition and be prepared to answer tough interview questions (and/or ask better ones!)
SUMMARY
Next Week
Join us next week for:
Want A Great Job? Interview The Company
• What an Interview is meant to be • Why you should approach your interview as a business conversation • Why you have as much (or maybe even more) power in the
interview process as the employer • How to conduct an employer interview • How to get references on the company
Thank You!
We appreciate you joining us today for:
Conducting Employer Research – Q&A Session We hope you enjoyed and learned something new from the session Watch for the email containing the link to the recording and the Slideshare for today’s webinar Please be sure to leave your comments and suggestions as you log out See you next time!
RESOURCES
Some of the sources you can research are: Trade Associations You can use trade association websites to find their members (i.e., employers) and review their websites for possible employment opportunities. Look for Member Lists (sometimes under "About Us"). While you are on the trade associations site, look around to see if they might host a job board for their members. Some do! You should also look at the resources listed under Scholarly Societies & Professional Associations as there is some overlap between professional and industry associations. International Trade Administration, US Department of Commerce ..."promotes trade and investment, and ensures fair trade through the rigorous enforcement of our trade laws and agreements. ITA works to improve the global business environment and helps U.S. organizations compete at home and abroad." Under "Data & Analysis" there is a list of US Industries. Select the industry that interests you, then look for "Industry Links" or "Trade Associations" to see lists of groups for you to review. Each page is a little different, so you may need to poke around a bit to find the lists, but they are there!
Resources from www.rileyguide.com
RESOURCES
Some of the sources you can research are: Trade Associations Trade Associations, Yahoo! ...unfortunately you can only view the main list alphabetically or by popularity. A-Z Index of Trade Associations, USA.gov This list of trade associations in the US was compiled for use by persons wanting to file a complaint against an organization. It was part of the FCIC but has been transferred to the USA.gov website. You may also find The Riley Guide’s links to Trade Shows & Conventions to be helpful
Resources from www.rileyguide.com
RESOURCES
Labor Unions LaborNet ...daily news and information on unions and organized labor, links to resources, and labor initiatives and activities Unions, Yahoo! ... review by geographic location or industry category. Labor Interest Organizations, Yahoo! this list is slightly different than the list of unions Union Jobs Clearinghouse ...staffing and trade/apprenticeship positions across the US. This site was set up to centralize these position announcements. You can review the staffing listings geographically or alphabetically by posting organization. We are happy to say we are seeing numerous staffing positions as well as trades and apprenticeship listings. Resources and information for specific union groups can be found under the relevant category in Riley Guide’s list of Sites with Job Listings.
Resources from www.rileyguide.com
RESOURCES
Scholarly Societies & Professional Associations ASAE, the Center for Leadership ASAE is a terrific resource for anyone looking for association or anyone interested in careers and jobs with associations. Along with all the great information here, ASAE maintains directories of associations, suppliers, and consultants for easy search and retrieval. DirectJobs.com, was AssociationJobBoards.com ... an online portal to hundreds of job boards from professional associations that contract with Boxwood Technology, Inc. to provide their online career center. Intended to help employers and recruiters find the best place to target necessary professionals, it is a great friend to jobseekers in the many professions represented by these boards. You search by keyword and location in the search box, but the Advanced search will allow you to specify certain locations (US and international) and add in other criteria.
Resources from www.rileyguide.com
RESOURCES
Scholarly Societies & Professional Associations Scholarly Societies Project Search or browse this list of scholarly and professional organizations on the Internet, many of whom include career information and job listings on their web sites. One of the best projects online, run from the University of Waterloo Library. Professional Organizations, Yahoo! ...arranged by occupation or industry
Resources from www.rileyguide.com
