The Job Search: Essential Tips for Finding Employment
Explore the key aspects of job searching in "Career Readiness: Searching for Employment" presented by Dr. Dimar Brown. Understand how to search for a job, analyze job descriptions, and apply effectively. Learn about the job force in the United States, unemployment statistics, and the intricacies of finding a job. Discover where to find job postings, refine your search with keywords, and distinguish job boards to optimize your employment search.
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Career Readiness: Searching for Employment Presented by: Dr. Dimar Brown, The Readiness Movement, LLC
Agenda After today, you will know: How to search for a job How to analyze a job description How to apply for jobs
Q: How large is the job force in the United States? A: Approximately 156 million people. However, there are people who are unemployed.
What is unemployment? A situation where able bodied people, who are seeking employment, cannot find work.
How many people are unemployed? ~6.2 million people 6.2mil/156mil = 3.9%
You are not unemployed if: You are under the age of 16 and cannot find work You are incarcerated You are over the age of 16, jobless and you stop looking for work
Finding a job: Jobs are usually posted/advertised on job boards (internal or external) and contain: Description of job and duties Requirements (skills and education) Compensation Benefits Reporting structure
Where to find a job? There are many types of job boards. Today, we will explore three: 1. Government 2. Privately-owned company 3. Internal job board
What did you notice about the job boards? Any differences? (Job types, requirements, compensation, benefits, etc.) Any similarities?
Tips on refining job search: To refine a job search, you can: 1. Use keywords (police, nurse, etc.) 2. Use exact matches 3. Combine keyword or exact matches
Did you know?: ~2% of individuals who apply for a job will be granted an interview. Q: What helps an applicant land an interview? A: A resume and/or cover letter
