The Job Search (non-academic) Julia Blackstock Career Counsellor Career Services

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1 Expanding Horizons The Job Search (non-academic) Julia Blackstock Career Counsellor Career Services 2

2 Agenda Set goal Choose strategies Tell everyone 4. Ask for advice 5. Start with friends / family 6. Connect through alumni + 7. Talk to Hiring Managers 8. Explain how you'll succeed 9. Know what to expect 2

3 Set goal Choose strategies Tell everyone 4. Ask for advice 5. Start with friends / family 6. Connect through alumni + 7. Talk to Hiring Managers 8. Explain how you'll succeed 9. Expect... 5

4 Using linkedin.com/alumni

5 Using linkedin.com/alumni

6 1. Set goal 2. Choose strategies 3. Tell everyone 4. Ask for advice 5. Start with friends / family 6. Connect through alumni Talk to Hiring Managers Explain how you'll succeed Know what to expect 7

7 Searching for job postings (LinkedIn)

8 Strategies 1. Walking In 2. Cold Calling 3. Direct Mail 4. Completing Applications 5. Responding to Job Ads 6. Using Staffing Firms 7. Networking 8

9 Strategies Preferred Method Advertised postings Employers Job-seekers

10 Strategies Preferred Method Selecting trusted people from network Employers Job-seekers

11 Strategies All other strategies Networking 9

12 Set goal Choose strategies Tell everyone 4. Ask for advice 5. Start with friends / family 6. Connect through alumni + 7. Talk to Hiring Managers 8. Explain how you'll succeed 9. Know what to expect 10

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14 Set goal Choose strategies Tell everyone 4. Ask for advice 5. Start with friends / family 6. Connect through alumni Talk to Hiring Managers Explain how you'll succeed Know what to expect 14

15 Groups Join Queen s Connects Career Network

16 Changing your self-talk What are conversations I need a JOB (problems) do I most connect with? 16

17 Advanced search (linkedin. com) 25 17

18 Set goal Choose strategies Tell everyone 4. Ask for advice 5. Start with friends / family 6. Connect through alumni + 7. Talk to Hiring Managers 8. Explain how you'll succeed 9. Know what to expect 18

19 mail example (not template) Hi Aunt Lois, I am writing with an update on my progress. I am winding up my degree in Public Health and have become really interested in the regulation of health products. For that reason I am interested in exploring what is happening at the moment in specific government departments and some not-for-profit associations. I have done some research and the next step for me would be to talk to insiders in the field. I have listed specific organizations at the bottom of this and wondered if you could take a look. If you know someone who is or has worked in any of these organizations could you help me get in touch with them? (I promise I won't hit them up for a job; at this point I am just looking for advice.) The ideal thing would be to get the contact information (if the person you know is ok with that). That allows me to take the initiative in getting in touch. Thank you for all your support so far. I look forward to the possibility of hearing from you. Regards, Temn Ministry of Health (Ontario) (Alberta) (BC) (SK); BioAccess Commercialization Centre; 19

20 Set goal Choose strategies Tell everyone 4. Ask for advice Connect Start with friends / family through alumni + 7. Talk to Hiring Managers 8. Explain how you'll succeed 9. Know what to expect 20

21 Consider joining all Queen s University alumni groups a comparison of 2 approaches

22 Network through groups jobs & free messaging 25

23 5-Point outreach message 1. Fewer than 100 words 2. No mention of jobs 3. Start with warm connection (e.g., Life Sciences) 4. Make your goal/interests general* 5. Say that you will follow up. Subject: Queen s Life Sciences student seeking your advice Dear Mr. Nimen, My name is Julia Blackstock and I am an MPH about to graduate from Queen s. I found your profile when I was researching Public Health graduates in Linkedin.com. May I have 20 minutes of your time to ask you about your experiences at the BioAccess Commercialization Centre? I am exploring careers in food, health and commercialization and your insights would be very helpful. I know that this may be a busy time for you so if we are unable to connect by I ll try to reach you next week to see whether that is more convenient. Thank you for your time, Julia Blackstock julia.blackstock@queensu.ca ca.linkedin.com/in/juliablackstock/ Julia.Blackstock (Skype) From Dalton, Steve. (2012) The 2-hour Job Search. Ten-Speed Press. (Kindle)

24 Phone Script (voic ): Reaching out by phone Greeting & Introduction: E.g. Hello, it is Min Tally calling from Queen s University in the Department of Health Sciences. I am a B.Sc. Candidate and I am following up an that I sent you last week. Cory Anders suggested that I get in touch with you. I am interested in working in the Green Building industry and am looking for information about compliance issues. Request: I am very interested in speaking with you about your experiences at the municipal level. Next step: I will try again. If you are able to return my call, I can be reached at I am available today at 2 pm and tomorrow after 1 pm. Thank you in advance. My name again is Min Tally.

25 Set goal Choose strategies Tell everyone 4. Ask for advice 5. Start with friends / family 6. Connect through alumni + 7. Talk to Hiring Managers 8. Explain how you'll succeed 9. Know what to expect 26

26 Using Google search strings to find Linkedin profiles 23

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29 Resource: Versatile PhD & Academia.edu

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31 33 What info do you need to have an interesting conversation?

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33 Show an interest in them first (linkedin.com) 25 15

34 Information Interview small talk Small Talk 1. How is your day going so far? 2. What projects are you working on so far? 3. Can you tell me about your background and how you came to be working for your employer? From Dalton, Steve. (2012) The 2-hour Job Search. Ten-Speed Press. (Kindle)

35 Information Interview - TIARA Trends What trends are most impacting your business right now? Insights If you had to attribute your success to one trait or skill, what would it be? Advice What can I be doing right now to prepare myself for a career in this field? Resources What next steps would you recommend for a person in my situation? Assignments Have you had interns or contractors in the past. If so, what sorts of projects have they done? Expert Mentor From Dalton, Steve. (2012) The 2-hour Job Search. Ten-Speed Press. (Kindle)

36 Finding Information Careers Organizations Careercruising.com (login: career; pw: golden) Website, brochures, * News - history Factiva,* Business Source Complete * newspapers * Management Priorities Annual Reports * Industry perspective Job Description Industry Profiles * Not-for-Profit Organizations * Special Interest Groups * Associations * NOC Job Search Engines Professional Associations Behavioural Competencies *Access through the Business subject resources page online at Stauffer Library

37 Set goal Choose strategies Tell everyone 4. Ask for advice 5. Start with friends / family 6. Connect through alumni + 7. Talk to Hiring Managers 8. Explain how you'll succeed 9. Know what to expect 31

38 Who/what would you impact? Taxpayers Customers Creditors Suppliers CEO Priorities Profit and Loss Revenue and Costs Balance Sheet Capital Voters Shareholders the Public Regulators Adapted from Peter Copestake, Entrepreneur in Residence at School of Business 32

39 Set goal Choose strategies Tell everyone 4. Ask for advice 5. Start with friends / family 6. Connect through alumni Know Talk to Hiring Managers Explain how you'll succeed what to expect 33

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42 For information about applying to work within the Government, come to Drop-In Career Advising at Career Services Mondays Thursday 1:30 3:30 pm. Slides will be available for discussion with a Counsellor.

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44 What helps when you are in transition? I can do this. I am not alone. I know and understand what to expect. Source: a keynote session at the Students in Transition Conference in Philadelphia, US, Oct 2012 by Laurie Schreiner 37

45 Drop-in Start with Career Advising Mon Thurs 1:30 3:30 PM