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1 Search Methods and Correspondence Learning Center Webinars 1 Tips for a successful webinar TELECONFERENCE AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION SAVING THE PRESENTATION Press [ * ] [ 6 ]on your phone to mute and [ # ] [ 6 ] to unmute your line to help minimize background noise. If you called in using VoIP, please select your Mute icon to minimize interference. Please do not place calls on hold. Participate in the discussion! Be sure to state your first name when asking questions or making comments. Use the Chat feature to send inquiries to the presenter. Respond to audience polls. After the session, you will have the opportunity to download the presentation, complete with annotations. 2 1

2 Presentation agenda Explore sources of job openings Discuss types of correspondence Components of effective letters/ Review sample correspondence Your objectives 3 How have you found jobs in the past? 4 2

3 Online Job Postings CRN JOB SCOUT JOB BOARDS COMPANY WEBSITES TWITTER LINKEDIN JOB POSTINGS 5 Security Concerns Set up an specifically for job search Be prepared for unsolicited s; avoid phishing scams Consider eliminating your mailing address on posted resumes Expect firms/people to say your resume needs to be redone Never agree to pay for job search/career transition assistance offered on the Internet Only click on links to trusted sites 6 3

4 About job boards Big boards: Career Builder, Monster, Indeed Niche boards: specific to market/industry/field Craigslist : small company/agency postings CRN: JobScout Ella an artificial intelligencepowered Digital Career Agent 7 Types of postings OPEN POSTING Provides specific company/contact information BLIND POSTING Provides generic or unidentifiable contact information (e.g. jobs@gmail.com) 8 4

5 Responding to ads Highlight key words / requirements Respond only to positions that are a good fit Track your hit rate Determine if a cover letter is needed Keep copies of all positions for which you apply Follow instructions 9 Types of job search correspondence Cover letter in response to an open position announcement Networking correspondence Thank you Direct mail/ (unsolicited) Other follow up communications

6 Guidelines for job search correspondence Use your natural writing style Convey a friendly tone Write in the first person Check formatting Proofread 11 Cover letters Should answer the question: Why should I hire you? Include keywords and skills from the job posting Use the actual name of the hiring manager whenever possible Incorporate the cover letter into the body of the ; follow posting instructions for including the resume 12 6

7 Cover letter/ sample 13 Networking correspondence Schedule networking meetings Send thank you notes after networking conversations Typically done by Update your contacts with referrals Follow-up to stay connected Send links or articles of interest Create calendar reminders to reconnect 14 7

8 Guidelines for correspondence Use the subject line to attract attention Include a professional signature block Keep it brief! 15 Interview thank you note Follow-up within 24 hours Usually sent via or handwritten, as appropriate Include information or clarify points you didn t answer completely in the interview Sell yourself to the job use this as a sales letter If you secured what are the next steps or timeline for a decision you can leverage this to include and follow up. 16 8

9 Thank you sample 17 Thank you sample 18 9

10 Direct marketing Use your target list Method to introduce yourself Include a pitch in the first paragraph Make it sound personal Address to an individual (use name) Do not include your resume Follow-up for next steps 19 Direct mail letter - sample 20 10

11 Announcing your new job Wait several weeks to make sure new job is a good fit Notify everyone in your network Thank those who assisted with your search, including recruiters Hard copy or is acceptable 21 Announcement sample 22 11

12 Next steps Develop search correspondence templates but remember to customize accordingly Explore job posting options Communicate and network regularly Follow up 23 Related webinars EFFECTIVE NETWORKING CONNECTING TO JOBS ON CRN LINKEDIN BASICS WORKING WITH SEARCH FIRMS NETWORKING WITH LINKEDIN 24 12

13 Thank you Thank You Thank you for joining me today. I wish you great success with your job search! Attendance If you joined the webinar late, or are audio only, please notify the presenter before you logoff. Webinar Evaluation You will receive a brief survey via after the webinar. We value your feedback! 25 To save the presentation as a PDF 1. Click on Filein the upper left corner 2. Select Save As > click on Document 3. Choose where you want to save the file 4. File name box > name the document 5. Save as type box > select Portable Document Format (PDF) this is the second option under the UCF Format option 6. Click on Save To save additional attachments: 1. Click on File> select Save All 2. Select Shared Files and Save as PDF 3. Click onsave >select OK 26 13