For youth: Landing that FIRST JOB -outline

How to be a Successful Job Seeker

Limit Time on the Internet

• Less than 14% of all jobs are found on the internet
• Only 1.5% of jobs are found using LinkedIn
• Avoid RAA (Random Acts of Application)
• Response Rate from sending Resumes is 3-5%
• 80% of the job market is hidden

Look for Jobs Where the Jobs Are Found

More than 2/3 of jobs are found through Networking

Youth Networks

Church Leaders

• Bishops
• Youth leaders

School Resources

• Teachers

Friends

Neighbors

Youth Resumes

On a youth resume, references are more important than experience. Here are examples of people

• Bishop
• Other church leaders
• School Resources
• Teachers
• Friends
• Neighbors

Start NOW for Good References

• Do your best in Church Callings
• Look for Service Opportunities
• Do your best with School Work
• Participate in School Activities of your choice
• Develop GOOD COMMUNICATION skills
• Be Dependable
• Keep Commitments
• Be on Time
• DRESS appropriately (Always)
• Be Willing to do the TOUGH JOBS    (See New Era, Sept. 2014, 18-20)

What Really Counts in Landing That FIRST JOB!

Attitude & Appearance do Count. Impressions formed in seconds can make or break your job opportunities.

VISUAL

• Look your best
• Shower and Shave
• Use Deodorant
• Breath Mints
• Nails Clean & Trimmed
• Clean, modest dress clothing—even for trade jobs

BODY LANGUAGE

• Confident Posture
• Maintain Eye Contact
• Talk Clearly
• Firm Handshake
• Smile

Top Physical Attributes that may limit your career

• 37% Piercings
• 34% Bad Breath
• 31% Visible Tattoo
• 31% Wrinkled Clothes
• 29% Messy Hair

Source: CareerBuilder.com

About that Lemonade Stand…

Even though your “experience” may be limited, don’t forget to include the following kinds of experience you have had:

• Babysitting
• Scout Camps
• Service Projects
• Class Presidencies
• Honor Roll
• Sports

AN EXPERIENCE IS “EXPERIENCE”