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Job Hunting Tips & Advice

Job Hunting Tips & Advice. A recruiter’s tips and advice to assist you in a successful job search. Components to a successful job search:. Preparation Persistence Time. Preparation. Identify the specific job you are interested in pursuing.

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Job Hunting Tips & Advice

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  1. Job Hunting Tips & Advice A recruiter’s tips and advice to assist you in a successful job search.

  2. Components to a successful job search: • Preparation • Persistence • Time

  3. Preparation • Identify the specific job you are interested in pursuing. • Define skills and accomplishments in your resume that will set you apart. • Addressing how you can meet the specific functions of the job.

  4. Cover Letters • Define skills and accomplishments that will set you apart from the competition. • Address how you can meet the specific functions of the job. • A cover letter should not be a mini-autobiography. • Crisp, clear, and easy to read.

  5. Resumes • Ensure your contact information is correct. • Market your relevant knowledge, skills, and accomplishments as they relate to the position. • Crisp, clear, and easy to read. • Don’t repeat skills that are common to several positions. • Don’t write a generic objective statement, consider writing a summary of qualifications.

  6. Resume Categories • Name and Contact information • Qualification summary • Education • Employment experience • Skills • Security clearance • Professional Associations

  7. Interview • Much more than just a conversation about your experience, skills and ability to do the job. • Don’t be afraid to let your personality shine. • Listen carefully • Respond to questions • Ask questions • Follow up with a thank you letter • Never pass up an opportunity to interview

  8. Persistence • Don’t settle! • Keep looking until you find what you want! • Network!

  9. Networking-gaining access to the hidden job market • Use your contacts (professors, friends, relatives, former employers, coworkers, professional organizations, etc…) to help you in your search. • Recruiters are inundated with on-line applicants, so having a friend put in a good word for you will get you noticed. • According to the Harvard Business Review, nearly 80% of the openings available at any one time are never advertised.

  10. Time • Searching for a job is not easy, it takes time.

  11. Remember: A successful search takes preparation, persistence and time.

  12. Any questions?

  13. Presented by Amy C. Dilocker Senior Professional Business Analyst Missile Defense Programs Computer Sciences Corporation 256.885.7158 adilocker@csc.com www.csc.com

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