THE 7 HABITS WELC LCOME ME TO JS JS101 Job Search ch Training Skills, Knowledge, and Information for the Modern Job Seeker Based on the 7 Eleme ments of Job Search ch: • Understand the Modern Job Search • Personalize Your Plan • Develop Your Tools • Get the Word Out • Market Yourself • Ace the Interview • Accept an Offer JS101: Element 2 Personal alize Yo Your Plan an 1
THE 7 HABITS Topic: : The 7 Hab abits of Highly Effective Job Seekers Better Habits Means a Better Job Faster! WORKSHEET: The 7 Habits Habit No. 1: Develop a Strong, Positive Mental Attitude Habit No. 1: Develop a Strong, Positive Mental Attitude 1. Employers hire people they know, trust, and like 2
THE 7 HABITS Habit No. 1: Develop a Strong, Positive Mental Attitude 1. Employers hire people they know, trust, and like 2. Your “likeability” may be the single most important factor in receiving an offer Habit No. 1: Develop a Strong, Positive Mental Attitude 1. Employers hire people they know, trust, and like 2. Your “likeability” may be the single most important factor in receiving an offer 3. A great attitude can compensate for a skill deficiency Habit No. 2: Establish a Goal and a Plan to Get There 3
THE 7 HABITS Habit No. 2: Establish a Goal and a Plan to Get There 1. Job search without direction is a waste of effort Habit No. 2: Establish a Goal and a Plan to Get There 1. Job search without direction is a waste of effort 2. A plan gives structure and purpose to your search Habit No. 2: Establish a Goal and a Plan to Get There 1. Job search without direction is a waste of effort 2. A plan gives purpose and structure to your search 3. Being somewhat flexible is good; being too flexible is not 4
THE 7 HABITS Habit No. 3: Learn How to Manage Your Time Time lost is lost forever; never to be regained, recaptured or recovered. Habit No. 3: Learn How to Manage Your Time 1. Time is limited; use it wisely Habit No. 3: Learn How to Manage Your Time 1. Time is limited; use it wisely 2. Invest your time in “high return” activities 5
THE 7 HABITS Habit No. 3: Learn How to Manage Your Time 1. Time is limited; use it wisely 2. Invest your time in “high return” activities 3. Don’t confuse being busy with being productive Habit No. 4: Become Skilled at Networking It’s not what you know, and it’s not really who you know; instead it’s who knows you, or who you can get to know you. Habit No. 4: Become Skilled at Networking 1. Networking is not natural for most people 6
THE 7 HABITS Habit No. 4: Become Skilled at Networking 1. Networking is not natural for most people 2. Networking is a skill that can be learned Habit No. 4: Become Skilled at Networking 1. Networking is not natural for most people 2. Networking is a skill that can be learned 3. Networking is the single most important job search activity Habit No. 5: Take Action and Lots of It An object in motion tends to stay in motion; an object at rest tends to stay at rest – unless acted upon by an outside force. (Newton) 7
THE 7 HABITS Habit No. 5: Take Action and Lots of It 1. Most job seekers err on the side of inactivity and inaction Habit No. 5: Take Action and Lots of It 1. Most job seekers err on the side of inactivity and inaction 2. Do More, Go Direct, and Tell People are the core principles of JS101 Habit No. 5: Take Action and Lots of It 1. Most job seekers err on the side of inactivity and inaction 2. Do More, Go Direct, and Tell People are the core principles of JS101 3. Job search is a numbers game; make the numbers work for you 8
THE 7 HABITS Habit No. 6: Grow in Your Job Search Knowledge All wish to possess knowledge, but few are willing to put forth the effort to attain it. Habit No. 6: Grow in Your Job Search Knowledge 1. Read books on job search; visit employment websites Habit No. 6: Grow in Your Job Search Knowledge 1. Read books on job search; visit employment websites 2. Knowledge is power 9
THE 7 HABITS Habit No. 6: Grow in Your Job Search Knowledge 1. Read books on job search; visit employment websites 2. Knowledge is power 3. More knowledge means fewer mistakes, fewer false starts, and less wasted time Habit No. 7: Make Yourself a Better Person Habit No. 7: Make Yourself a Better Person 1. Take this time for self improvement 10
THE 7 HABITS Habit No. 7: Make Yourself a Better Person 1. Take this time for self improvement 2. Consider upgrading your skills Habit No. 7: Make Yourself a Better Person 1. Take this time for self improvement 2. Consider upgrading your skills 3. Look at the big picture Habit No. 7+: Focus on What You Can Control God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. 11
THE 7 HABITS Habit No. 7+: Focus on What You Can Control 1. You can’t control rejection; it’s part of the process Habit No. 7+: Focus on What You Can Control 1. You can’t control rejection; it’s part of the process 2. You can control your attitude; it’s critical Habit No. 7+: Focus on What You Can Control 1. You can’t control rejection; it’s part of the process 2. You can control your attitude; it’s critical 3. You can control how hard you work; it’s important 12
THE 7 HABITS Habit No. 7+: Focus on What You Can Control Conclusion: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Job Seekers 1. Habits are important 2. Cultivate good habits 3. Work to minimize, eliminate or change bad habits 13
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