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Searching for a Job

Searching for a Job . Tips for Success. Know what you want (or at least a basic idea) Know geographically where you are looking – be aware of any geographic trends that impact your options

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Searching for a Job

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  1. Searching for a Job Tips for Success

  2. Know what you want (or at least a basic idea) • Know geographically where you are looking – be aware of any geographic trends that impact your options • Prepare a top notch resume and cover letter, know key words used to help you stand out in a company ATS (applicant tracking system) Modify your resume/letter as needed • Know how your industry fills positions • Develop a brief networking/elevator speech Prior to starting your search

  3. Networking/Social Media • Advertisements – online resources • Direct employer contact • Agencies Methods of Searching We Will Discuss

  4. Prepare your networking list (anyone you know), context of relationship determines conversation • Elevator/Networking pitch 3 components Who you are What you can do What are your career interests Personal Networking

  5. Professional associations/Alumni events/Conferences • If meeting in person – make your pitch sound natural and tailor it for the event, bring business cards but only give out if asked • Your focus is on your contact, be a good listener • Ask questions appropriate to situation/relationship • Ask if you can contact them at a later date – makes notes about meeting and follow up • You invite, you pay Types of Networking- Face to Face

  6. Networking

  7. Know what tools are best for your industry • Use a variety of resources • Large national sites are not always better – look for quality and types of postings • Apply to positions appropriate for your level of experience • Create job search agents and stay organized • Use care when listing private info • If it sounds too good to be true – it is Advertisements/online resources

  8. Research employers and apply directly on their sites • Job Fairs • What skills/responsibilities are required? • Follow application directions carefully – do they want a Word document? PDF? Letter? Length of resume? • If you have a personal contact, update them but follow company procedures • Can you follow up? Direct Employer Contact

  9. For some employers, they contract out Human Resource functions • Ask questions, what is the relationship of the employer/agency • If you decide to contact a recruiter – let the buyer beware – some are great but don’t sign exclusive agreements or pay any money • Look for temp to perm or agencies specializing in FT positions in your career field Recruiters/Agencies

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