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User Guide ‐ PowerMyCareer™

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Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION 1 YOUR CONTACT AND CONSENT 2 HOME PAGE AND NAVIGATION 3

Top Navigation Menu 3

HOME PAGE AND NAVIGATION 4

Program Menu 4

Tools 4

LINKEDIN 5

Networking 5

Job Search 5

LINKEDIN 6

Groups 6

Companies 6

OTHER SOCIAL NETWORKING TOOLS: FACEBOOK & TWITTER 7

Facebook 7

Twitter 7

JOB SEARCH WEBSITES 8 JOB SEARCH WEBSITES 9 COMPANY & SALARY RESEARCH WEBSITES 10 O*NET OCCUPATIONAL INFORMATION 11 MINT GLOBAL 12 RECRUITERS 13 SKILLSOFT E‐LEARNING 14 TECHNICAL TRAINING AVAILABLE THROUGH POWERMYCAREER™ 15

PowerMyCareer™ Portal Training 15

Mint Global 15

TECHNICAL TRAINING AVAILABLE THROUGH POWERMYCAREER™ 16

LinkedIn 16

Twitter and RSS Feeds 16

TECHNICAL TRAINING AVAILABLE THROUGH POWERMYCAREER™ 17

Facebook 17

NOTES 18

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Introduction

PowerMyCareer™ was created to support your job search activity. It is designed to give you maximum

control, allowing you to be guided through the process or to pick‐and‐choose the activities in which you are

interested.

Direct links for quick access to valuable internet‐ based career transition sites.

Step‐by‐step support for a successful transition including video training, over 30 Quick‐Talks, live webinar registration, internet links to research & job opportunity websites, interactive tools & more

State‐of‐the‐art technology tools for greater response rates, generate targeted job leads and interactive interviewing sessions.

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Your Contact and Consent

Let’s start here to begin your successful transition by submitting your contact information and Consent to

launch your CPI program and job search and immediately connect with your CPI Consultant. Please complete

the fields in their entirety especially how we may contact you. Note: This step is a one‐time process.

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Home Page and Navigation

Top Navigation Menu

Calendar – Access the calendar to view the events in your local area and store your personal

calendar events.

Profile – Change your password, set your time zone, select preferred language, and complete profile

information and your final resume to make yourself more visible to potential employers and trusted

recruiters.

My Program – View your program and set milestones to stay focused on your job search.

Support – If you have questions about your program or portal, use the Report a Problem area to ask

the experts.


Home Page and Navigation

Program Menu

The program menu was designed to make navigation

throughout your program easy to use. The menu was

arranged in the most logical order of the job search process.

We suggest you start at the beginning, Start Smart,

but if you are in need of information about resume development,

or interviewing, all of that is accessible with 1 click.

Each section includes access to live and recorded webinars,

on‐demand training, interactive resources and lots of tips, documents and hyperlinks to keep you on track.

Tools

The tools area provides direct links for quick access to valuable internet‐based career transition sites.

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You

1st Degree

2ndDegree

2nd Degree

1stDegree

2nd Degree

LinkedIn

LinkedIn is a free business networking site, now approaching 120M members. The site allows members to

maintain a list of contact details with people with whom they have some level of relationship, called a

‘Connection.’ Through LinkedIn, you can contact people you know (1st degree Connections), their contacts

(2nd degree Connections), and their contacts (3rd degree Connections).

LinkedIn provides you with the ability to leverage social media to enhance traditional networking skills. It

provides you with a tool to identify people, companies, and open positions so you can focus your

conversations and other communications with your search network. An important key to networking

success is to tactically and strategically use LinkedIn to make your traditionally networking technique more

effective and more expedient.

LinkedIn is a free service with the option to upgrade by paying a monthly fee. Most people in job search do

not find the need to upgrade but, if you become an avid LinkedIn user, you may want to explore the fee‐

based options.

When you join LinkedIn, you set up a Profile. Your profile is a mini resume of your skills, knowledge, abilities

and job history. This profile is searched by recruiters and other hiring authorities when they are seeking to

fill job openings. Once your profile is established, you are ready to start networking.

Networking

To the right of the search box at the top of the LinkedIn screen is the ‘Advanced Search’ feature of the site.

This allows you to search for people working in your target company and to see any relationships you may

have with them. LinkedIn then facilitates a personal introduction with a single button, ‘Get Introduced.’

Job Search

Many companies advertise their open positions on LinkedIn. The ‘Jobs’ tab allows you to access these

opportunities, save your search criteria, and save specific jobs in which you have an interest.


LinkedIn

Groups

Recruiters and HR Departments are using LinkedIn to find candidates for open positions. One of the

methods they use is advertising to groups or searching profiles in groups that are likely to contain their next

new hire. Additionally, in some groups, job leads are shared. You can find different groups to join by

clicking on the ‘Interests’ tab and then the ‘Groups’ tab, then searching on key words for your industry such

as Human Resources, Accounting, etc.

Companies

Company pages in the ‘Interests’ tab allow you to research a firm, follow them for news and updates, apply

for open positions, and identify connections working there.

Login: Access from the Tools screen on PowerMyCareer™ or www.linkedin.com or sign up

as directed.

Extensive training on LinkedIn is available through the ‘Programs’ tab in Momentum™.

Choose ‘Live and Recorded Webinars’ to register for the next live session or to get

immediate access to online training.

Other learning opportunities are found within the ‘Social Networking’ section on the

PowerMyCareer™ Programs tab. In this section, there are two tabs specific to LinkedIn

where you can find a profile checklist, a link to LinkedIn’s official YouTube channel, a link to

LinkedIn’s Help Center, and other resources.

Hint: Our coaches suggest that you log onto LinkedIn and poke around a bit before taking

training.

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Other Social Networking Tools: Facebook & Twitter

As of 2016, Facebook has 1.74 billion members. In third quarter 2017, rapidly growing Twitter averaged

at 330 million monthly active users. Both technologies are becoming significant players in the job search and

recruiting worlds. Facebook and Twitter are used by individuals in career transition to find jobs. Employers

and recruiters are increasingly using both social networks to find people to hire. Adding them to your

toolbox of job search strategies can be a wise decision.

Facebook

Facebook is an immensely popular social network that allows its users to communicate with each other in a

variety of methods – posting on each other’s walls for public viewing, sending private messages, posting

pictures, etc.

Facebook can be used in career transition but it requires a thoughtful approach. Historically used for

communications with friends and family, those who want to use it for professional networking must

consider how they can project the image that they’d like prospective employers to see. This takes the form

of editing your profile, limiting photos that you post, adding content relevant to your search, and potentially

editing your ‘Friends’ list.

Facebook can be effective, easy, and safe for some specific job search opportunities. You can ‘like’

companies to receive current news and job updates. You can also use Facebook to let your social network

know what type of job or company you are seeking and give them frequent updates on how the search is

going. Perhaps one of them will be able to help you or provide a needed introduction.

Facebook has an established pattern of changing security settings with little to no warning. And, security on

this site can be complicated, making it sometimes difficult to understand who can or cannot see your

postings. Review information and settings frequently and carefully.

Twitter

Twitter is an online micro‐blogging social network that allows its users to communicate in ‘tweets,’ or text‐

based postings of up to 140 characters. First time users should create a profile. This is what recruiters and

hiring managers see when they look up your name. Next step … start ‘following’ others’ tweets and then

begin tweeting yourself.

Twitter can be used in career transition in a variety of ways. With a Twitter account you can ‘follow’

individuals and companies who are tweeting information that is of interest to you, including job openings,

job search advice, and up‐to‐the‐minute company updates. Or, you can create your own tweets,

establishing yourself as an expert to catch the eye of a recruiter or hiring company.

Login: Access from the Tools screen on PowerMyCareer™ or www.facebook.com | www.twitter.com

and Sign up as directed


Job Search Websites

Most companies still post opportunities on job search websites. Most job websites allow you to search for

jobs, save search criteria, post your resume, and set up ‘alerts’ – daily emails sent to you with positions that

match your search criteria. Here is a list of top sites:

1. Indeed.com … The #1 Job Site ‐ this free site aggregates listings from thousands of job and company

websites. We recommend using at least one job aggregator in your search.

2. CareerBuilder.com … contracts directly with hiring firms, including over 90% of Fortune 1000

companies. It has an interesting feature for those who are exploring options; you can upload your

resume to CareerBuilder and have it match you to jobs according to your listed experience.

3. Monster.com … was one of the first online job boards. The site has a great tips section but you can

get inundated with junk posts from headhunters for irrelevant positions. It’s an important site on

which to place your resume, but may not be the site where you want to search for opportunities.

4. Ziprecruiter.com…Search and find jobs hiring in your area using this job search engine and apply

with just 1 click.

5. Craigslist.com … although far more low‐tech than other sites, this site can be a great source for

certain types of positions. Generally not a top Fortune 1000 site, it can be helpful for careers such

as administration/office work or writing/editing.

6. Idealist.com ... focuses on the non‐profit market.

7. Dice.com … is THE website for technology and engineering.

8. USA.gov … is THE website for finding and applying for government positions.

9. TheLadders.com … is a fee‐based site that focuses on senior‐level positions. The site reviews

resumes and uses that access to promote their fee‐based resume writing service.

10. Professional Organizations … check the websites of any professional organizations to which you

belong.

Login: Access from the Tools screen on PowerMyCareer™ or access the URL directly.

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Job Search Websites

Job boards use an algorithm‐a formula‐to decide which resumes a hiring authority sees first.

Follow these tips to move your resume to the front of the line:

Update Your Resume Weekly

A recent date is key to getting your resume to the front of the line. Some job websites have a

button to refresh the date on your resume. On others, you may need to make a minor

change to your resume (e.g. take a period out of your resume, save it, put it back in, save it)

and upload it to replace your current resume to re‐date it. Yes, this seems like a lot of silly

work but a recent date is a big piece of the formula.

Have the Right Words in Your Resume

Hiring authorities use simplistic and obvious key words in their searches; often just a job title

(e.g. Data Analyst) or a key piece of software (e.g. SQL) or a skill (e.g. grant writing). Think of

what a recruiter would use to find you and be sure that those words are in your resume. If

you can repeat these words in the resume without degrading its readability, it’s good to do

that. Computers count words and notice repeated words.

Complete the Data Search Boxes

In some websites, you are presented with fields to complete. These are the fields that the

website searches first when deciding who goes on page 1 and who gets page 57 in the

returned results. Complete these sections and think about how you can best maximize their

use. Remember to use those right words you identified above if you can.

Upload your Resume if Possible

If the job site allows you to upload rather than cut ‘n paste, do the upload. It’s easier for

recruiters to download and it keeps your formatting.


Company & Salary Research Websites

There are a lot of excellent internet tools to help you prepare for an interview and for employment

negotiations. These are both situations where information is your best friend.

GlassDoor.com … offers a peek inside the doors of a company. Content is generated by employees, job

seekers, and sometimes the companies themselves. The site provides information on the company, salary

structure, open jobs, and details on interviews. You get free access for 10 days and unlimited future access

for anonymously contributing information on a former company.

LinkedIn.com … Allows you to research companies and sometimes, executive profiles. Many companies

have created a ‘Company Page.’ As an added benefit, when you look up a company you will be presented

with individuals in your network that are in some way connected to current employees at the company.

Finance.Yahoo.com … provides information on industries and companies in a user friendly way. Enter the

stock symbol for any publically‐traded company and get detailed information, including performance,

related news articles, and annual reports.

Mint Global … Provides a wealth of company information including company summaries, executives, news

reports, and peer analysis.

PayScale.com & Salary.com … Both of these sites provide a plethora of salary information. Both sites

provide you with a free salary report.

Login: Access from the Tools screen on PowerMyCareer™ or with the exception of Mint Global,

access directly.

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O*Net Occupational Information

O*Net is a free resource provided by the U.S. Department of Labor. Supporting the system is a database of

occupational requirements and worker attributes. It describes occupations in terms of the skills and

knowledge required, how the work is performed, and typical work settings.

Job seekers can: find occupations to explore, search for occupations that use designated skills, browse

occupations by high growth industries, identify key In‐Demand occupations, view occupation summaries and

details, use tie ins from other classification systems such as military or apprenticeship to find corresponding

O*NET occupations, and access jobs in the Green Economy.

O*Net has links to MyNextMove.org, a tool where you can match your skills and interests and find careers

that are a good fit. It includes a special section for the military, enabling those in the armed services to find

jobs that utilize the skills they employed in the military.

Login: Access from the Tools screen on PowerMyCareer™ or www.OnetOnline.org. Note: It’s .org,

not .com.


Mint Global

One of the challenges in Career Transition is finding easy access to the information you want. Mint Global is

a powerful research tool that addresses this challenge.

Mint Global allows you to research companies in your target area. It offers in‐depth profiles of companies

and executives, corporate financials, news and analyst reports. You can investigate companies, gaining

access to executive names and other contact information. Or, you can create a list of target companies to

support your networking strategies.

Many companies also have pages on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter. If you see the LinkedIn, Facebook, or

Twitter symbol next to a company name you can click on the symbol to view your connections, or more

information about the company. Note: You must be logged in to LinkedIn, Facebook, or Twitter to view

additional information.

Your coach can provide you with additional specific instructions on:

Finding a specific company

Creating a target company list

Implementing a ‘snail mail’ mailing

Conducting industry research

Login: Access from the Tools screen on PowerMyCareer™.

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Recruiters

Recruiters are paid by the hiring firm. Because of that economic consideration, only some job openings are

generally outsourced to a recruiting firm. The most common positions where recruiters are involved are

those with high salary or unique technical skills (e.g. IT positions and engineers).

PowerMyCareer™ provides you with a recruiter database for those seeking either executive level positions

or for those interested in Venture Capital/PE firms. For individuals in technical positions, you can leverage

Mint Global to find recruiters specializing in your area of expertise.

Login for:

Executive & Venture Capital/PE Firms: Access the icon for Custom Databanks Incorporated

from the Tools screen on PowerMyCareer™.

Technical Positions: Access the icon for Custom Databanks Incorporated from the Tools screen

on PowerMyCareer™. Some of the listed firms also handle non‐executive level placements for

specific industry or job skill sets.

Additionally, Oya’s Recruiter Directory http://www.i‐recruit.com is a free directory which

allows you to search for recruiters by keyword or to browse the listings by specialty of location.

Just be sure to stick with the basics of the recruiter search and don't click on the extra links that

offer fee based services.

Recruiters can be very helpful in a job search but it is important to remember that they work for the

company that hires them, not for you. In negotiations, they will often try to broker a mediated solution to

any stalemates. But, if push comes to shove, they know who is paying the bill. Be judicious in how much

you share with them.


Skillsoft E‐Learning

Some programs have an added benefit, the invitation to participate in an e‐learning opportunity. Check with

your coach to see if your program includes this benefit.

Through our Partnership with Skillsoft, the world’s largest and most experienced e‐learning provider, we

have bundled an exclusive selection of courseware that can help you master a broad array of skills as you

prepare for your new employment opportunities. A sampling of available courseware includes:

From the Business Catalog:

Emotional Intelligence

Negotiation Essentials

Optimizing Team Performance

Generating Creative and Innovative Ideas

From the Technology Catalog:

Microsoft Office 2007 & 2010 including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Accreditation and Credentialing Preparation:

PHR certification

SPHR certification

PMP Certification

Six Sigma Series

Skillsoft E‐Learning can be made available to you through the online PowerMyCareer™ menu. To sign up for

courses, ask your job coach to make the necessary arrangements with our administrative team.

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Technical Training Available Through PowerMyCareer™

Important Note: Our Career Transition Coaches recommend that you’ll get the most from your training

experience if you spend a little bit of time poking around each technology in advance of attending the

training session…just enough to be familiar with some of the screens and functionality.

PowerMyCareer™ Portal Training

Live Webinar: PowerMyCareer™ Portal Training

From the Programs Tab choose ‘Live & Recorded Webinars,’ then ‘Live Webinars’ and then

‘PowerMyCareer™ Portal Training’ to register for the next session.

Recorded Webinar: PowerMyCareer™ Portal Training

From the Programs Tab choose ‘Live & Recorded Webinars,’ then ‘Recorded Webinars’ and then

‘PowerMyCareer™ Portal Training’ to watch the video recording.

Description: Training on use of PowerMyCareer™ for job search. This class is an introduction to the main

technology components of the PowerMyCareer™ Portal. The training is offered to help you utilize the

technology tools for a focused and efficient job search. You will learn how to navigate the tools, access

recorded and live webinars and receive an introduction to many of our other valuable tools such as

ResumeBuilder, Executive Recruiters, Mint Global, and more.

Mint Global

Recorded Webinar: Mint Global

From the Programs Tab choose ‘Live & Recorded Webinars,’ then ‘Recorded Webinars’ and then ‘Mint

Global’ to watch the video recording.

Description: This course is intended for new Mint Global users or those who require refresher training. The

session will provide an opportunity for users to ask questions and learn "hints and tips" in day‐to‐day use of

Business Browser to access the research database with information on millions of companies and executives.



LinkedIn Live Webinar: Social Media Series ‐ Creating Your LinkedIn Profile

From the Programs Tab choose ‘Live & Recorded Webinars,’ then ‘Live Webinars’ and then choose ‘Social

Media Series – Creating Your LinkedIn Profile’ to register for the next session.

Recorded Webinar: Creating Your LinkedIn Profile

From the Programs Tab choose ‘Live & Recorded Webinars,’ then ‘Recorded Webinars’ and then ‘Social

Media Series ‐ Creating Your LinkedIn Profile’ to watch the video recording.

Description: The first of our two‐part series on LinkedIn, we’ll discuss how LinkedIn has radically changed the

face of recruiting. This session will help you construct a memorable and compelling LinkedIn profile that sets

you apart from your competitors so you'll "get spotted."

Live Webinar: Social Media Series ‐ Leveraging LinkedIn


Media Series – Leveraging LinkedIn’ to register for the next session.

Recorded Webinar: Leveraging LinkedIn


Media Series – Leveraging LinkedIn’ to watch the video recording.

Description: Part two of our LinkedIn series will equip you with the finer points of using LinkedIn for your job

search after you have created an effective profile, including how to leverage this tool to research companies,

search for job opportunities and connections, request endorsements/recommendations, and introductions.

Twitter and RSS Feeds Live Webinar: Social Media Series – Twitter & RSS Feeds


Media Series – Twitter and RSS Feeds’ to register for the next session.

Recorded Webinar: Social Media Series – Twitter & RSS Feeds


Media Series – Twitter & RSS Feeds’ to watch the video recording.

Description: If you are unfamiliar with Twitter and RSS feeds, join this webinar to learn how to use these two

powerful resources to boost your public profile and stay abreast of hot prospective employers. We will show

you how to get started, connect your other media platforms, and how to select companies and industries you

want to follow.

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Facebook Live Webinar: Social Media Series – Facebook


Media Series – Facebook’ to register for the next session.

Recorded Webinar: Social Media Series – Facebook


Media Series – Facebook’ to watch the video recording.

Description: What has taken social networking by storm? Since its inception in 2004, Facebook has gone

from a small college networking website to over 1.2 billion registered users. Facebook is quickly taking a lead

role in job search. Learn how you can maximize your presence, minimize your risks, and use this medium

effectively.


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