Career Development Services at CSU, Channel Islands presents…
Job Search Strategies That Work!
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This workshop and guide was designed specifically as a self-guided workshop, therefore the content and structure might be different
than similar documents from an in-person workshop. Please contact Career Development Services if you have any questions
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Slide 1: This workshop provides assistance in job search strategies for a basic and proactive job search.
Slide 2: Learning Outcomes
Slide 3: Workshop Agenda
Slide 4: Basic Job Search
Slides 5-7: Application Documents
What resources will I review: Dolphin CareerLink CDS Website Resume Handbook Mock-Interview Handbook
I need to create/edit/revise: Resume Cover Letter References
How much time will I spend each week preparing my documents?
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Slides 8 & 9 Research Companies: Assessing the Job Market
Candiates with experience
What types of employers interest you?
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Write Down Skills you believe are desirable in your field.
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Candiates with little or no experience
Who would you like to interview?
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What skills would you like to gain from an internship?
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Slide 11 & 12 Self Reflection- Long- Term Plans
Think about and answer the following questions:
What are the top 5 job types/ industries I want?
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What are some of the qualities you are looking for in an employer?
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What internships might work for me?
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Who can I talk to that might help?
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Slide 13 Search Plan- Questions to think about/ask yourself…
How many hours are you willing to dedicate to your job search per week? What will you spend this time doing?
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Slide 14 Employer Advice
Answer the following:
1. What do you need to do to be prepared in your job search?__________________________________________________
2. How will you stand out to an employer? ________________________________________________________________
Slide 15- Self Reflection
How many resumes will I send out each week?_______________________________________________________________
How long will I try this? _______________________________________________________________________________
How much time will I spend each week applying for positions?___________________________________________________
Slide 16 & 17 Proactive Job Search
What is the hidden job market?
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How does someone engage in a proactive job search?
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Slide 18 Active Engagement - Research
How would you answer an employer’s question “Why do you want to work at XYZ company?
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Slide 19 & 20 Market Yourself
How do you define professionalism? _____________________________________________________________________
*Remember to visit the Career Center, BT 1548, to prepare your marketing strategies by participating in a mock interview and
receiving a resume critique.*
Slide 21 & 22 Active Engagement Networking and Follow- Up
What are different ways of networking and how can you follow-up and stay connected?
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*Learn about informational interviews on our website http://www.csuci.edu/careerdevelopment/services/counseling/career-
steps/experience-your-field.htm*
Slide 23 Self Reflection
How can I make myself more marketable?
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What social media platform am I comfortable using?
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Who could I talk to about attending a networking event or professional development opportunity?
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Things to do next…
Revise Resume/Receive Resume assistance from CDS
Revise Cover Letter/Receive Cover Letter assistance
from CDS
Visit Drop-In Counseling
Visit Resume Clinic
Meet with a Career Counselor
Create Linkedin Account
Talk to Faculty about Career Interests
Attend Networking Event
Attend Career Fair
Attend Graduate School Fair