There’s a lot of talk these days about skill gaps – a need for software programmers, engineers, etc. but not enough trained to fill the jobs US employers have open. Less is said about another skill gap – job search skills – the skill it takes for a software programmer to find the right employer, present themselves well and land the job in which they will thrive
When talking with people about your job search, they’ll naturally ask about your background and what you’re looking for. These can be tough questions to answer because you might not know what the person wants to hear or how long your answer should be. One of the biggest mistakes you can make is taking too long to tell your story.
Dixie is a Coach Team Manager at NextJob where she manages a team of job coaches and is also the Quality Survey Manager. Dixie joined NextJob in 2010, as a Certified Homeownership Counselor (through NCHEC).
Over the past few days, I’ve had the pleasure of listening to some of our job seekers talk about their experiences working with their job coaches. I started to see a common thread and it was a simple question: “Why didn’t I think of that?”
The ProgramNextJob matched unemployed Fifth Third customers with a personal job coach. The NextJob service included one-on-one coaching on topics from career direction to social media interviewing, NextJob’s proprietary online job search training software, and weekly job search webinars.The ResultOn average, the participants had been out of work for 22 months. Nearly 40% were fully reemployed after six months. As a result, Fifth Third Bank incorporated the program into the way the Bank does business — including offering a free, online Job Seeker's Toolkit for all of its customers.
The MovementRetweet to Reemploy is a new website and movement giving the American public a chance to activate their social networks to help a group of job seekers connect with their next employer. You can see the job seekers’ videos at the Retweet to Reemploy site and you can retweet each job seeker's story from the site. Your connections can help match the job seekers with their next job.
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When life hands you a layoff, it rarely comes with a roadmap. But sometimes, unexpectedly, your mortgage company introduces you to a team that hands you not just directions—but encouragement, support, and a way forward. 🍁
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When life hands you a layoff, it rarely comes with a roadmap. But sometimes, unexpectedly, your mortgage company introduces you to a team that hands you not just directions—but encouragement, support, and a way forward. 🍁
Learn more about how we help people land jobs they love: https://lnkd.in/ePUwXv3d
Each success story reminds us that personalized, one-on-one coaching changes lives—and careers.
If you’re helping employees through a transition, let’s talk about how we can help them land faster, stronger, and with renewed purpose. 👉https://lnkd.in/eeij9SXn
"Empathetic. Professional. Supportive."
That’s how one participant described their NextJob coach — and the care and clarity that made their career transition a success.
Feeling lost in the job search? You’re not alone. 🌌
A good coach can help turn “Where do I start?” into “I’ve got this.”
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