Step 3 ALTITUDE

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Target Opportunities

Target Opportunities

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Platforms + Culture

Opportunities

The Work You Do – 41 Job Clusters Management, business and financial operations Computer, math, architecture, engineering Life, physical, social sciences Community, social, legal services Education, training, library Art, design, entertainment, sports, media Healthcare, protective services Food preparation, personal care services Sales, office, administrative support Farming, fishing, forestry Construction, mining, drilling Installation, maintenance, repair, production Transportation, material moving, military

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Occupations

Go to www.online.onetcenter.org/find Search Database of 41 Job Clusters and 965 Occupations Discover Key Factors for Each Occupation

Abilities Skills Knowledge Interests Values Work activities Salaries/wages Trends and outlook And more

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Occupations

Career Guide to Industries at www.bls.gov/oco/cg Occupations in each industry Training and advancement Earnings and expected job prospects Working conditions

Browse 47 Major Industry Groups Natural resources, construction, utilities Manufacturing, trade, transportation Information, financial activities Professional and business consulting Education, healthcare and social services Leisure and hospitality Government, advocacy, grant making, civic

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Industries

Where You Want To Live & Work Urban, suburban, rural, geography, climate, lifestyles, more Employment opportunities, cost of living, housing, schools, more

Search U.S. at www.bestplaces.net & www.homefair.com Most popular places, best places for you quiz Search by state, city/town, ZIP

Go Global Search and compare 266 country profiles Go to www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook

Research Salaries/Wages & Benefits www.Salary.com Salary Wizard by keywords, job categories and locations Benefits and cost-of-living calculators

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Locations

Income

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Platforms Employee Platform

Work controlled by employer Income tax withheld, W-2 form

Independent Contractor Platform Go to www.guru.com/pro/search.cfm Self-employed, employers are customers, not incorporated, 1099 form

Business Owner Platform Incorporated, may employ others, keep separate budgets/books Visit www.SBA.gov and www.Franchise.org

Volunteer/Intern Platform Not paid, like/value work or organization, get new experience Work for local church, ministries. Search www.volunteermatch.org

Compare Your Values to Potential Employer or CustomerCulture

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Target Opportunity Summary

OCCUPATIONS INDUSTRIES

INCOME – LOCATIONS – PLATFORMS – CULTURE

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Compare Your Strengths - Their Needs

What You Do Best = What a Target Employer/Customer Needs Most

Your Strengths & Value What problems can you solve? What needs can you meet? 2 to 3 keyword strengths related to your target(s) needs Your value to them (improve quality, costs, time, sales, profit)

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Target Your Resumes

Resumes that Feature Results Get Results Be clear about your target opportunity and their needs Feature STAR stories most relevant to results they want Highlight your strengths and value that match what they need most Use keywords true of you that they use in their job description Customize each resume for each opportunity

Resume Message What you can do for them Only 7 seconds to attract attention Keywords connect what they need most that you do best

Resume Styles Make it easy to see and read fast Use best formats for situation, message and audience

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Resume Message

Your Strengths & Value Part (1) Employer or customer needs that you are seeking to meet Part (2) Selected strengths (experience, abilities, etc.) that meet their

needs Part (3) The value that employers/customers will receive from the work

you do

Tell STAR Stories Describe situation faced and results you got Example – Increased sales by 25% in face of increased competition

Basic Components – Master Resume Exercise Name/contact info Strengths and value statement Experience and accomplishments Education – Degrees, majors, certifications Extras – Technical skills, community awards, etc.

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Resume Styles

Two Basic Formats Chronological when continuing in the same career path Functional when changing, entering or re-entering career

Go to www.crossroadscareer.org/resumes Link to leading online resume builder – Pongo Practice creating resumes for free Use free template and samples Get live help from Certified Professional Resume Writers Monthly subscription available for full service

Style Tips Keep resume to maximum of 2 pages. Use minimum of 11 point type Write resumes for people who do not read. They look first – then

maybe read Put white space between sections and in margins. Make it visually

appealing

Take a Leap of Faith – Step 3 to 4

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Prepare to Find Your Future Target - Occupations, industries, locations, income, platforms, culture Prioritize opportunity targets factors – What is most important to you List strengths you offer to target opportunities Target your resumes, and feature results with STAR stories Link to free resume builder thru www.crossroadscareer.org/resumes

Search for Jobs, Careers, Calling in Step 4 Seek to serve, and you shall find Learn effective networking Maximize online searching