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Hello 2012! Reinventing Your Job Search in the New Year
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What We’ll Discuss Today
• 2011 job search in review
• New job search tips, tools and strategies
• New trends in hiring and selection
• What does it really take to land a job in 2012?
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2011 Job Search Review
• Going into 2012, unemployment is at
8.5%
• Social media became an even bigger
job search tool
• Smartphones made the job search
mobile
• However…Traditional job search
tools still work
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2011 Job Search Review
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• Lessons Learned: - More than job boards
- Everything tailored
- Connect
- Show how you add value • “Here’s what I can do for you”
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Job Search Tools
• Current
– Smartphone
• Apps
– Social media
• Yours & theirs
– Website
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Job Search Tools
• Old
– Research
– Resume
– Thank you notes
– Business cards
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Job Search Tools
• Social tools to expand on
– Personal Branding
• Thought leader
– Talent Communities
• Tools to keep an eye on
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Job Search Strategies
• Out with the old, in with the new
– Try new things
– Make a plan
• Clear & Consistent
– Think outside the box
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Job Search Strategies
–Use ALL of your tools
• Expand your network
• Get a mentor
• Join an organization
• Network
–Focus on engaging
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Job Search Strategies
• Attitude change
–You CAN do
this!
• Stand out
• Multiple tactics
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Hiring Trends
• Overall: cautiously optimistic
• Skilled positions more competitive
• Voluntary turnover continue to rise
• More diverse workplace
• “Re-skilling”
─ Training on the job
• Using social media
– Talent communities
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Hiring Trends
• Industries - Government
- Finance
- Small business
- Healthcare
- Information technology
- Skilled labor positions
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What does it take?
Ultimately, an ideal hire in 2012 will have:
• Confidence
– If you don’t think you can do it, who will?
• Room to grow
– Be on the constant lookout for new
skills/experiences
• Be social
– Social networking is key
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Questions? Comments?
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Join us for our next job seeker webinar on:
January 30, 2012 at 2:00 PM (EST)
12 in 2012: Hospitality & Restaurant Management
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