Standard resources including the Find a Better Job booklet, plus some NEW online groups:
- Accelerated Job Search Groups: The Accelerated Job Search (AJS) program offers daily check-ins to receive support from other job seekers. It also offers opportunities to learn from employment experts, sharpen job search skills, and share job leads. Meetings are 60–90 minutes long. Please do the orientation first. https://www.ldsjobs.org/ers/ct/articles/accelerated-job-search-program?lang=eng
- Job Search Skills Workshops: Four key elements of a job search include writing résumés, finding job leads, networking, and preparing for interviews. You can get training on each of these topics by joining one of the workshops. Most sessions last one hour, and all are run by an employment professional. https://www.ldsjobs.org/ers/ct/job-search-skills-workshops?lang=eng
- Ask an Expert: In the Ask an Expert sessions, you can participate in an open forum facilitated by one of our employment professionals. You can come with a question about your own job search, or just listen and get an idea of what other job seekers are experiencing. https://www.ldsjobs.org/ers/ct/ask-an-expert?lang=eng
Each of these offerings are held over Zoom, an online video and audio-conferencing tool.
Please contact the Clarks (Stake Self-Reliance Specialists): 832-588-5456 or Mark Bitter (Stake Employment Specialist): 832-334-9248 for additional training and power points.
How Do I Use LDSJobs? – https://www.ldsjobs.org/ers/ct/articles/how-use-ldsjobs?lang=eng
LDSJobs is a great resource for members who need to obtain a job, find better employment opportunities, or get more education to improve their prospects in their current line of work.
LDSJobs provides members with access to a huge database of job positions. Within LDSJobs, you can view job postings, employers can view your profile, and you can read success stories from people who have used these resources to get a new job.
Sign in with your LDS Account or register for a new account today!
Get Started with Your Job Search
Log In—To get started with LDSJobs, log in using your existing LDS Account, or Create an Account. After logging in, you will be taken to your dashboard.
Edit Your Profile in Your Dashboard—Here, you can fill out your profile by adding work and education experience as well as any specific skills you may have. You can also set your own career goals and list your desired job titles and salary.
Create a “Me in 30 Seconds” statement—You will also be asked to create a “Me in 30 Seconds” statement. This statement is a simple way to present to employers a brief introduction of who you are, and it helps them understand why they should hire you.
Customize Your Account—Under the My Account tab, you can customize your account. For example, if you’re looking to use LDSJobs as a way to find more educational opportunities, or to start your own business, you can set one of those categories as your area of focus. You can also include personalized goals and action plans, as well as desired job titles.
Once your profile reaches 90% complete, employers will be able to see it, and this additional exposure may help you to find a new job.
How Do I Get Started in a Job Search – https://www.ldsjobs.org/ers/ct/articles/get-started-job-search?lang=eng
Finding a new job can seem like an overwhelming task, especially if you’re not sure where to start. By using LDS Jobs, you’ll have access to all the best tools for job hunting. To get started with finding new employment, consider the following tips.
Make Your Search a Full-Time Effort
If you really want to find a new job, you need to work hard at it. Finding a new job is a full-time job in and of itself. Make sure to do the following as you spend time looking for employment:
Register on LDS Jobs—By registering on LDS Jobs and creating a profile, you’ll have access to a large database of job postings, and employers will be able to see your skills and work experience to determine if you’d be a good fit for their company.
Understand Where to Find a Job—You’re more likely to find a job by word-of-mouth referrals and contacting companies than you are from online job boards or newspaper ads. You can read this article for more information about where to find a job.
Learn Job Search Skills
Finding a job is a skill. If you’ve found yourself laid off or fired after a long time with a company, or if you’re looking for your first job, the job market may be unfamiliar. There are many great resources from learning to write your resume, how to develop an elevator pitch, how to network effectively, and skills for interviewing among other things. Check out the articles at this link:
https://www.ldsjobs.org/ers/ct/site-map?lang=eng
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