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Job Search Strategies

Job Search Strategies. Alan Farber, Ph.D Associate Director USD Career Services Hughes 110 619-260-4654 afarber@sandiego.edu. Career Services Links. ToreroLink Job Search handouts: sample resumes, cover letters, interviewing tips, etc.

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Job Search Strategies

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  1. Job Search Strategies Alan Farber, Ph.D Associate Director USD Career Services Hughes 110 619-260-4654 afarber@sandiego.edu

  2. Career Services Links • ToreroLink • Job Search handouts: sample resumes, cover letters, interviewing tips, etc. • Online resources (job sites, professional associations, salary surveys, etc.) • Career Library

  3. Key Issues • No two job searches are the same • You’re not alone - seek help • Treat the job search like a job • Focus on quantity (breadth) and quality (depth) • Cast a wide net – jobs, industries, functions, and geography • Apply patience and perseverance

  4. Necessary Components • “Tailored” resume, cover and prospecting letters • Prepare for interviews & job fairs • Professional demeanor and attire • Knowledge of the organizations and industry you’re pursuing • Know exactly what you want to do (or act like you do)

  5. Where are the jobs? How are they advertised (or are they advertised at all)? What are the appropriate communication and application delivery methods? Know and use the vernacular : resume/cover letter “key words” (larger companies and online recruiters use Applicant Tracking software) Know your industry

  6. Locating jobs Torerolink Company websites USD career-related events Job site search engines Mega-sites Industry-specific job sites Prof. Association websites Newspapers Government Sites Headhunters/ Staffing Agencies Networking Professional Associations SBA and MSGL Linked-In or Facebook groups USD Alumni Association Torero Network Networking sites: Linked In E-mail Contacts Where to find jobs & contacts

  7. Chamber of Commerce Business Directory Newspaper business section Word of mouth Search Engines (e.g., Google, Bing) San Diego Business Directory “Book of Lists” (in Copley and Career Services) Copley Library on-line: Go to Databases A-Z Go to SD Business Directory Inside Prospects Where to find organizations

  8. Create an Internet Presence • “Clean up” your social networking sites • Post resume/portfolio on LinkedIn or other free/inexpensive website: • Print and distribute business cards with your url

  9. Job Search Behavior • Professionalism • Enthusiasm • Clarity • Self-promotion - Problem solver • Your Future Plans?“A long-term career with your organization”

  10. USD Career Services • Hughes Administration Building 110 • Career Services appointments : call 619-260-4654 • Drop-in hours: daily 10-11:00, 2-3:00 • www.sandiego.edu/careers

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