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Landing Your Next Job in a Tough Economy

Landing Your Next Job in a Tough Economy. © Robert Half International. An Equal Opportunity Employer . Moving On. Acknowledge your feelings Adopt a positive attitude Exude enthusiasm and confidence Think creatively See opportunity in change. 2. Do Some Soul Searching.

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Landing Your Next Job in a Tough Economy

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  1. Landing Your Next Job in a Tough Economy © Robert Half International. An Equal Opportunity Employer

  2. Moving On Acknowledge your feelings Adopt a positive attitude Exude enthusiasm and confidence Think creatively See opportunity in change 2

  3. Do Some Soul Searching Additional education? Career Change: Certification? Consider targeted training Research Opportunities Seek informational interviews Network

  4. Consider Project Work Flexibility to accept or decline projects Competitive pay Ongoing visibility Often leads to full-time position Can help you narrow focus 4

  5. Job Search Challenges Step out of your comfort zone Entertain new ideas Don’t be too proud to ask for help Don’t be a Lone Ranger 5

  6. Getting Started Focus on transferable skills Develop a strategy Network actively Cast a wide net Be flexible

  7. Work With a Recruiter Helps you stand out Leverage relationships Specialized knowledge Honest feedback

  8. The Visible and Invisible Job Markets Visible Job Market: Reactive Invisible Job Market: Proactive Want ads Online (RetirementJobs, CareerBuilder) Company websites Staffing companies • Unadvertised • Internal job postings • New positions 8

  9. Networking Effective tools Professional sites Associations Casual conversations Personal approach 1:1 is best Be proactive Continuous process Stay in touch with peers Meet new people Work to help others Give to receive 9

  10. Elevator Pitch • Concise summary: • Who you areWhat you offer • What you need • Craft different versions • Modify as necessary • Practice makes perfect

  11. Elevator Pitch Your name Your most recent position Key strengths or accomplishments Reason for leaving last position What you’d like to do next

  12. Getting the Resume Right Clear examples of accomplishments At-a-glance format Use of keywords Visually appealing Multiple resumes

  13. CAR Statements hallenge: The conditions under which you did the work action: What you did, actions you took response: The business impact of your actions 13

  14. Biography One-page narrative (3-5 paragraphs) Write in the third-person Conversational, easy to read Convey uniqueness Include “WOW” factor 14

  15. Informational Interviews Build rapport Present your elevator pitch Ask for referrals, leads, advice Thank you, next steps 15

  16. Success With Phone Interviews Be punctual Use a landline Quiet, please Use notes Speak clearly Smile! Follow up 16

  17. The In-Person Job Interview The hiring manager is evaluating: Your abilities Your motivation Your personal qualities

  18. Responding to Likely Questions Can you tell me about yourself? How much do you know about our company? What are your strengths? Weaknesses? Most significant accomplishment? Why did you leave your last job? Why do you want to work here? 18

  19. Interview Intelligence It takes hiring managers just 10 minutes to form an opinion of job seekers. You will meet with greater success if you interview during the morning hours. Hiring managers often ask others, such as receptionists or assistants, for their opinions on prospective hires even if they weren’t involved in the interview. True or False? 19

  20. Overcoming Potential Obstacles Issue: Long Tenure Solutions: Show career progression Emphasize performance Promote stability

  21. Overcoming Potential Obstacles Issue: Age Bias Solutions: “Age neutral” materials Avoid dating yourself “Well-qualified” language Interest in technology Emphasize flexibility

  22. Overcoming Potential Obstacles Issue: Defeatism Solutions: Attitude is everything Put the past behind you Be receptive

  23. Evaluation and Follow Up Stay in touch E-mail a news clip of interest Send thank-you notes Follow up with a phone call 23

  24. Negotiating an Offer Respond positively Examine the offer from all angles Aim high but be reasonable Keep negotiations friendly Take the time you need Be willing to compromise Know your goals

  25. Landing Your Next Job in a Tough Economy © Robert Half International. An Equal Opportunity Employer

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