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San Francisco STC meeting, June 18 th , 2008

San Francisco STC meeting, June 18 th , 2008. Becoming the Compelling Candidate Andrew Davis Synergistech Communications. Overview. Assumptions Today’s Job Market Job-Searching 101 New Tactics The Final Touches Part 4: Q & A. My Assumptions. I’m assuming you:

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San Francisco STC meeting, June 18 th , 2008

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  1. San Francisco STC meeting, June 18th, 2008 Becoming theCompelling Candidate Andrew Davis Synergistech Communications

  2. Overview • Assumptions • Today’s Job Market • Job-Searching 101 • New Tactics • The Final Touches • Part 4: Q & A

  3. My Assumptions I’m assuming you: • Have professional tech comms experience • Have relevant portfolio samples to show • Have current tools and technology skills • Have market-compatible comp requirements • Can identify the right ‘culture’ for your needs

  4. Today’s Job Market • More competitive than last year • Lots of work (if you’re geeky & S.Bay-based) • Technical knowledge (domain > tools) matters • Job descriptions more unrealistic • Publications managers’ role has changed • Profession’s stature has diminished

  5. Job Searching 101, pt 1 • Write a flawless resume • Network, network, network • Put your portfolio online • Apply liberally (but not to the forehead)

  6. Job Searching 101, pt 2 • During phone interviews… • Do your research • During in-person interviews… • Following in-person interviews… • During negotiations… • When you get an offer…

  7. New tactics • Get your candidacy noticed • Resourcefulness • Educated enthusiasm • Demonstrate real-world results

  8. The Final Touches Chemistry • Attitude • Engagement • Growth • Compensation

  9. Questions to ask yourself, pt 1 Ten questions to keep your career on track • Am I making a measurable contribution? • Learning valuable skills? • Responsibilities evolving? • Evidence I’m valued? • Am I being held back?

  10. Questions to ask yourself, pt 2 • Who’s got it better? Where? Why? • Which other role here would I prefer? • Will this company support my evolution? • Is there precedent for taking on a new role? • Would I survive a layoff?

  11. For more info... Please see Synergistech’s Advice pages www.synergistech.com/advice.shtml 1-866-591-2968

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