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Over 40 and Hired Presented by Anita Jenke Executive Director, Career Transitions Center November 16, 2017
Introductions Career Transitions Center of Chicago Job/career coaching + programs for mid-career professionals Over 250 programs each year Over 6,000 professionals served since 1997
40+ job and career coaches - our greatest asset Virtual Services online program Get help in the comfort of your own home Anita Jenke, Executive Director of the Career Transitions Center of Chicago
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Agenda I.
Current Employer Environment
II.
Smart Career Management
III. Managing Ageism
IV. Job Search Tips V.
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Career Fact: The average U.S. worker changes careers 5-7 times over a lifetime. -U.S. Department of Labor
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Determining Your Career Direction What do you want in your career and life? Objective According to Values (circle your top five) Being Content With Work
Advancing My Career
Pursuing Excellence
Being Well Known
Being Loyal At Work
Having Major Accomplishments
Making My Own Decisions
Having Low Work Stress
Having Power
Challenging Myself
Being Well Liked
Being Competitive
Spending Time With Family & Friends
Being Independent
Being Active In The Community
Being Creative
Having High Income
Helping Society
Having Job Security
Gaining New Knowledge
Serving Others
Having Status
Having Time Freedom
Taking Risks
Influencing Others
Having Authority Over Others
Choosing My Work Location
Collaborating with Colleagues
Having Interests Outside of Work
Being Part of A Team
Inventing Something New
Feeling Needed and Appreciated
Working For the Environment
Being Self-Motivated
Challenging Myself Intellectually
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Determining Your Career Direction What do you offer a prospective employer? Your Offer/Your Value (circle your top five) Optimizing Processes and Systems
Organizing Things
Building Relationships
Opening New Markets
Developing Others
Innovating
Responsibility
Seeing the Big Picture
Creative Collaboration
Winning Others Over
Leading Change
Discovering Resources
Client/Customer Sustainability
Taking on Challenges
Problem Resolution
Strategic Risk Taking
Achieving Results
Pulling It All Together
Making Connections
Growing Things
Leading Teams
Managing the Process
Winning Presentation
Negotiating the Deal
Influencing Others
Raising the Bar
Adding Focus
Strategic Alliance
Creating the Vision
Leveraging Opportunity
Mastering New Technology
Working Things Out
Ideation
Flawless Execution
Determining Next Steps
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Transferable Skills Top 10 Transferable Skills: 1. Work in a team structure 2. Verbally communicate with others 3. Make decisions and solve problems 4. Obtain and process information 5. Plan, organize and prioritize work 6. Analyze quantitative data 7. Technical knowledge related to the job 8. Proficiency with computer software programs 9. Create and/or edit written reports 10. Sell or influence others According to the 2012 National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE)
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Value Statement How I Serve Background and How I Add Value (to/for whom)
Relevant Experience 2-3 Things that Make Me a Good Fit
Work Pursuing My Career Focus
Identifying Additional Connections “The Ask”
I can help organizations build the right systems and obtain needed resources to support their mission and activities.
My experience is corporate finance for Fortune 1000 companies. I’ve volunteered with nonprofits in finance and currently serve as the treasurer for the Mission Giving committee of my church. I am active in IL CPA Society.
I am looking for a senior finance position at an established nonprofit that serves the homeless.
I am actively working to learn more about and network into organizations like Chicago Food Depository, Open Hand Chicago and others. Can you suggest someone who’d offer good advice who might also be well connected?
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Value Statement How I Serve Background and How I Add Value (to/for whom)
Relevant Experience 2-3 Things that Make Me a Good Fit
Work Pursuing My Career Focus
Identifying Additional Connections “The Ask”
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Career Fact
Getting your message out about who you are and what you offer determines your success in job search.
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Overcoming Obstacles
What are some age stereotypes?
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Negative Age Stereotypes • • • • • •
Overqualified/Overpriced Biding Time ‘til Retirement No Longer Passionate About Their Careers Not Up on Trends/Tech Challenged Inflexible/Feel Superior to Younger Peers Used to hierarchy/support; not self-sufficient or fastlearners
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Positive Age Stereotypes “Younger Workers”
“Older Workers”
Physically Able, Healthy
Experienced (Life and Work)
Easier to Supervise
Reliable
Flexible
Punctual
Lower Salary Expectations
Loyal
Technology and Social Networking
Mature
Savvy
Stable
Creative
Have Industry Experience
Energetic
Work Ethic
Take Initiative
High Motivation to Work ($$$, Socialization)
Endure Long Hours
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Other Positive Age Attributes • Reasoning and Planning Skills • “Stick-to-it”-tiveness • Strong Interpersonal and Relationship Skills • Achievements (Awards) • Maturity and Professionalism • Leadership Ability • Accountable
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Networking Tips Establish relationships with those who can refer/hire you Use Informational Interviews
Follow up: Send a thank you email, handwritten note, article or LinkedIn invitation
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Smart Job Search Inventory Your Skills, Knowledge, Strengths
Research Feasible Opportunities Develop Your Compelling Case Use Networking to Make Connections
DISCOVERY → PLANNING → ACTION
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Social Media www.linkedin.com www.facebook.com https://twitter.com www.hootsuite.com www.scoop.it
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Social Media Tips for using • Get the word out. Tell your network that you’re looking for a new position. • Get LinkedIn recommendations from your colleagues. • Find out where people with your backgrounds are working. • Build your network before you need it.
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Social Media Tips for using • If you decide to use Facebook for professional networking, take a close look at your Profile and decide what you want business contacts or prospective employers to see. • Post content relevant to your job search or career. • Choose your Friends wisely. Remember your Friends can see information about your other friends in your Profile.
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Social Media Tips for using • • • • •
Set up a Professional Account Link Twitter and LinkedIn – one post for both Include Bio and Resume Follow Others Check Out Other Twitter Jobs Websites
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Resources AARP http://www.aarp.org
Department of Labor http://www.bls.gov/audience/jobseekers.htm
O*NET The nation's primary source of occupational information www.onetonline.org
www.indeed.com www.simplyhired.com www.npo.net Search Professional Associations for your industry
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