Job Search and Career Development

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What is the primary goal of a Career Networking Meeting?

To finalize a job offer

To learn about a job opportunity in depth (correct)

To practice your interview skills

To create a network of people in your industry

What is the main difference between a job and a career?

A job involves a specific employer, while a career encompasses multiple jobs (correct)

A job is temporary, while a career is long-term

A job is a part-time position, while a career is a full-time position

A job pays a salary, while a career pays a wage

What is the purpose of the 'About Me' section in the Career Builder Files?

To collect records and information about you and your career goals (correct)

To track job leads and research about careers

To store your draft job resumes and job applications

To organize your samples of work and cover letters

What is the name of the collection of documents you will share with others during interviews?

Master Career Portfolio Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Career Action Worksheets?

To gather information needed for your job search Signup and view all the answers

What type of network includes people you currently work with?

Work Net Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the 'Prepare for the Journey' phase of the job search process?

To create your resume Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'About Jobs' section in the Career Builder Files?

To track job leads, contact information, research about careers, and job listings Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of a Proactive Approach?

Anticipating problems and taking steps to prevent them Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Personal Brand Statement?

To describe what you do and why you are unique in your field Signup and view all the answers

What is the WHI Method used for?

To describe your past contributions and successes Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a 30-Second Commercial?

To highlight your strongest qualities Signup and view all the answers

What is the SMART goal-setting framework?

Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Time-sensitive Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Positive Visualization?

Purposely forming a mental picture of your successful performance Signup and view all the answers

What is included in your career action worksheets?

Your education and training, work experience and skills, internships, and job specific skills Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Life Net?

To have a network of family and friends as well as social media for support Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Job Search Journey

The goals of a job search include identifying a career field that fits with your skills and interests, finding a fulfilling job, seeking out employers who value your work, and forming a team or network of people who will be a positive part of your work life.

Career Development

A job involves performing a designated set of responsibilities and duties for a specific employer.
A career encompasses a series of jobs in the same occupation or profession.

Career Builder Files

The Career Builder Files have three sections:
- About Me: Contains records, awards, and information about you, your thoughts about jobs, and your Personal Brand Statement.
- About Jobs: Tracks job leads, contact information, research about careers, and job listings, and draft job resumes.
- Master Career Portfolio: A collection of documents to share with others, including your master resume, customized resumes, job applications, samples of work, cover letters, and thank-you notes.

Networking

Different types of networks for job networking include:
- Work Net: People you currently work with.
- Org Net: People you know who are part of bigger organizations that you belong to.
- Industry Net: People who are in your industry.
- Life Net: Family and friends, as well as social media.

Career Action Worksheets

Examples of things to include in your career action worksheets are:
- Your education and training, including accomplishments, scholarships, and organizational activities.
- Your work experience and skills, including dates, places, contributions, achievements, and recognitions.
- Your job-specific skills, past contributions, and successes, using the WHI Method (what, how, importance).
- Your Personal Brand Statement, summarizing what you do and why you are unique in your field.

Personal Brand Statement

Steps to creating a personal brand statement include:
- Starting with a word or two that describes you.
- Jotting down phrases that describe how you do things or what you are known for.
- Listing a few of your personal traits.
- Thinking about traits that set you apart from others.
- Weaving the words from the first three steps to create a few lines that describe you.

30-Second Commercial

A 30-Second Commercial is a "clincher" speech that highlights your strongest qualities and shows how they will benefit the employer.
Steps to creating a 30-Second Commercial include:
- Writing your personal brand statement.
- Writing a brief summary of your education, experience, and skills that equip you to do a specific job successfully.
- Identifying employer needs and listing several things you think an employer would need.
- Weaving all the steps together to create a concise speech.

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Explore the key aspects of a job search journey, including finding a fulfilling career that matches your skills and interests. Learn about the differences between a job and a career, and how to build a positive network of professionals.