Volunteerism

Develop a Job Search Strategy

by Larry Goldsmith on April 5, 2011

Apply directly to organizations of  interest to you, Take temp positions, Contact professional organizations and affiliations in your field, Create a job search office, Create a list of target companies, create a personalized marketing plan, Create a social media presence, Create a LinkedIn account, Tweet, Open a professional Facebook site, Create a system for tracking your search, Define yourself, Determine a job target, Develop a Stick-to-it Attitude, Eliminate objections, Exploit a proactive self-assured style, Carry a networking business card, Find a mentor, Follow-up regularly, Go for all opportunities, Fix your barriers, Join clubs and organizations, Volunteer, Intern, Learn the hiring cycle, Get a devil’s advocate to challenge you, Maintain a positive, upbeat attitude, Follow a business schedule,  Network and more network, Participate in job fairs, Attend Tweet up events, Meet with a professional résumé writer, Practice mock interviews, Set goals, Connect goals with objectives, Start your job search now, Develop cold calling and canvassing skills, Learn how to close a sale, Study company web sites, Take advantage of local search resources, Use a placement Agency, Find a recruiter, Search out headhunters, Connect with your alumni, Visit college search Sites, Visit company web sites, Turn off your computer – talk to people, Follow economic development leads, Take a break, Do informational interviews, Study annual reports, follow promotions, moves and changes, Learn how to interpret labor market information, Visit one stop centers, Place ad in newspaper, Learn how to interpret classified ads, Ask for a promotion, Visit your Chamber of Commerce, Hire an executive job coach, Search your job through the phone directory, Research manufacturing directories, Learn from a professional salesperson, move on when something  does not work, Read the blogs of targeted companies – make insightful comments, Do a good deed today.  Walk fast – display a sense of urgency.

Networking the Hidden Jobs Poster

Larry’s Favorite: Don’t just look for job openings.  Target companies that hire your skill sets.

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HCC Summer Youth Program

by lsgoldsmith on July 13, 2010

Lori Goldsmith, SPHR, GPHR

I had a great time participating in the HCC Summer Youth Program, July 1st.   I was teamed up with Kim Scott from Casper’s.  We gave the students an overview of what employers are looking for and conducted mock interviews.  The students were so receptive.

It is funny how things work.  Chuck Sykes, reached out to Holly because Brian Hollands, Business Development Officer, The Corporate Training Center @ HCC did not have the resources or staff to make the 2-week program successful.  One of the reasons I love working with Holly Tomlin is her commitment to our community and her support and encouragement of our volunteer leadership roles.

The HCC Summer Youth Program was a chance to serve in a capacity near and dear to my heart.  I was on the Philadelphia Urban League Advisory Board for Job Readiness Training for six years.  When I relocated to Tampa in 1987, I joined the Tampa Hillsborough Urban League Advisory Board and served as Chairperson for the Job Readiness Training Screening Committee for eight years.  Proudly, I attended every one of their graduations from the program and watched many go on to college to become doctors, lawyers, architects and engineers.  One of my proudest moments was being recognized at the national meeting and awarded the Exemplary Volunteer of the Year award in 1994.  I was so disappointed when the government cut our program funding.  Many fond memories came flooding back and it was great to be back in the saddle again.

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