IEP with Possible Objectives
| Objective Ideas | Step 1: Identify skills and interests | Step 2: Develop your documents and fine tune your social media presence. |
Step 3: Utilize your network. | Step 4: Focused Job Application and/or Value Added Training |
Step 5: Fine tune resume and cover letters. | Step 6: Prepare for Interviews and practice |
Step 7: Follow up after the interview |
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| Objective #1 | Complete the Match your work interests and values on HiRE- Identifies your current skills that are also of use in other occupations (AKA: Transferrable Skills) | Gather complete work history and job duties for the last 10 years (Use Onet Online to assist in filling out job tasks and duties) | Identify 3 past personal and/or professional contacts and make notification that you are seeking work and appreciate assistance | Apply for job postings culled from referrals and from mass job search boards | Refine Resume and cover letter so that they are targeted to three specific job postings that you will apply for the week. | Set up an appointment with a Staff member for a mock interview - Meet with one of our career specialists to practice the interview process | Send a follow up inquiry and thank you letter after submitting application and/or interview. |
| Objective #2 | Complete the Match your skills tool on HiRE - Identify your skills that match the career or occupation that suits you. | Create a Master Resume | develop new networking contacts by taking advantage of job fairs, contacting company, leverage social media, career fairs, and any other opportunity | Target three companies of interest, view the company websites and look for network connections to the company by certain date. | Refine resume by aligning keywords in the job posting description to resume (Aimed at matching Automated Tracking Systems used by many companies) | If person does not have appropriate Professional Attire - Schedule appointment with Dress for Success or Supportive Services for interview attire | Periodically (Bi-monthly) engage professional contacts that have been established at the company for followup |
| Objective #3 | Complete Self Assessment - Myers Briggs (personality) http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/jtypes2.asp | Create a Master Cover Letter | Register with temporary and staffing agencies | ( If a review of jobs don't match current skills - training may be needed). Use the Training finder in hire to find training programs that can augment your current skills - find three potential programs. | | Review the Enhance your interview skillsbrochure before next service point meeting for review with Staff | |
| Objective #4 | Research three alternative career fields that align with interest and values. | Create a Master Followup/thank you email | attend relevant conferences and events, and use Twitter, LinkedIn, and other social media channels to surface relevant contacts | Schedule an appointment with WIOA case manager for potential training or OJT. | | Review your 7 best traits, qualities and skills by the next staff review session. Make sure you can articulate how your skills aligns with your interests, skills, and values | |
| Objective #5 | Establish and define 7 of your best job traits, qualities, and skills. | Prepare a list of personal references and notify them | Make contact with 3 targeted companies HR department via email in an attempt to learn more about the job of interest. | Schedule an appointment with training provider for possible enrollment in training. | | | |
| Objective #6 | Complete Personality Assessment based on temperament - http://www.keirsey.com/sorter/register.aspx | Establish and review your social media accounts so that they reflect a positive professional respresentation. | Join professional organization or reestablish connection with school's alumni chapter | Use LA Star jobs to identify Five jobs openings. Select specific education level, salary desired, and only 3, 4, or 5 star jobs (demand jobs) in your locale. | | | |
| Objective #7 | Complete My Next Move - Onet Online https://www.mynextmove.org/explore/ip | Gather letters of recommendations | Attend local chamber of commerce/business social mixer/luncheon. | Find One volunteer opportunities/internship to obtain work experience and make formal contact by the next service point. Be able to provide program information and contacts. | | | |
| Objective #8 | Complete a comprehensive career cssessment with 5 free General career matches - http://www.assessment.com/TakeMAPP/ | Update online profile to reflect the new job targets | Attend upcoming local recruiting event to meet with company representatives and to showcase his skills/ experience. | Register and take one online course from a free online education site. (alison.com, open campus at BPCC, KhanAcadmey.org, edx.org, Coursera.org or CodeAcademy.com to refresh or expand your basic education knowledge | | | |
| Objective #9 | Research and Identify two additional training program or work experience programs using HiRE | Create a Master Jobapplication with all dates of your employment, work history with job descriptions, and contact information.Use this as a tool when completing job applications | | Research Salary.com: to check job satisfaction survey results for three careers of interest by the next service point. | | | |
| Objective #10 | Contact the Parish School Board Adult Education to prepare for Hi-Set exam | | | | | | |
| Objective #11 | Apply for 15 jobs by the end of the week | | | | | | |
| Objective #12 | Schedule appointment with school guidance counselor to explore value added training opportunities by the next service point | | | | | | |