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04/20/23 CALVARY CHAPEL SOUTH BAY 1Welcome to Job SeekersWelcome to Job Seekers 11August0811August08
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Job Seekers Ministry
Anatomy of a Job Search
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What does a Successful Job Search look like?
• What will I need for my job search? – A Resume– A Web Search Engine– A Cover Letter– An Interview– A Thank You Letter– A Negotiation– A Portfolio– Prayer
• The Answer is: ALL of the above, and then some– Finding a job requires a system approach– A system approach – similar to a project with a plan
• Looking for employment can be described as a job search project a step by step strategy
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JOB SEARCH STRATEGY
• The first step is to clearly define your objectives– What do you want to do? Short-term and Long-term goals
• The most common job seeking techniques are:– Relying on personal contacts or networking– Help wanted advertisement – online or newspapers– Using employment services– Contacting employers directly
• Setting up your schedule is critical to your success– Have a realistic time frame per day dedicated to your job
search– Have a plan so you can track your progress– Do not be “hit-or-miss” , rather be consistent
• Stick to it – job searching takes a daily effort
• Job hunting is tough work • Challenging spiritually, physically, emotionally and
intellectually
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The Direct Contact Method
• Make a list of companies you would like to work with– Where your interests, strengths or experience fit
• Match your skills with those companies you listed– Compare and map the company needs to your skills
• Research the companies you are best suited for– Find out who they are and what they represent
• Prepare a resume to match those companies needs– Make a company and position specific resume
• Maintain a folder for each company– Take time to be organized. It will make you more
effective
• Don’t take short cuts– Do more than you think you should
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Job Seekers Ministry
… … do all as unto the Lorddo all as unto the LordColossians 3:17-23