10/30/15 how to get your first job after graduation
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How to Get Your First Job after Graduation
Lynn HazanOctober 30, 2015
© 2015 Lynn Hazan & Associates
Table of Contents
Top 10 skills for 2015 grads
Resume
Personal Branding
What Top 10 skills do employers most want in 2015 grads?
Create your list!
Necessary skills
http://www.forbes.com/sites/susanadams/2014/11/12/the-10-skills-employers-most-want-in-2015-graduates/?utm_campaign=Forbes&utm_source=TWITTER&utm_medium=social&utm_channel=Leadership&linkId=10505618
1.Work in team structure
2.Make decisions and solve problems
3. Communicate with people inside and outside an organization
4.Plan, organize, and prioritize work
5.Obtain and process information
Necessary
6.Analyze quantitative data
7.Technical knowledge related to job
8.Proficiency with computer software programs
9.Create and/or edit written reports
10. Sell and influence others
These skills will make you more competitive in job market. How do you compare?
Emerging Jobs in Mkt & Comm Content Director Brand Journalist Community Manager Marketing Automation Manager Data Analyst Marketing Technologist Campaign Manager Event Manager Graphic Designer
For more information on each position check out slideshare presentation.http://www.slideshare.net/Uberflip/modern-marketing-team-new-roles
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What is a Resume? Write down your answers
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Resumes
• Highlight Accomplishments
• Quantify and Qualify as much as possible
• Case Studies/Stories
• Tell your story
• Internships • Class projects if relevant• Extracurricular/ Volunteer activities• Leadership • Awards
Highlight Your …
A Timeline in Chocolate
Present Past FutureThe Job Description is About the Present
The Resume is About the Past
The Interview is About the Future
What Do You Do Really Well?
• Determine Your Strengths
• List them
• I am an Expert In…
Who are YOU??
Write your story in six words – The Hemmingway Challenge
Anyone Can Tell a StoryFor Sale. Baby shoes. Never worn.
Write down your story in SIX wordsWho are you TODAY?
What Makes you Special?What Makes you Unique?Why Should I hire you?
USE SPECIFICS &GIVE CONCRETE EXAMPLES
Unique Positioning Statement
*Use this to prepare your resume’s summary statement
What is your UPS?
Paired Share:Why you should hire me!Make it interesting.Time: 1 minute each
Get ready for your pitch!
10 Boilerplate Phrases That Kill Resumes
• Met or exceeded expectations• Proven track record of success• Works well with all levels of staff• Team player• Bottom-line orientation
10 Boilerplate Phrases That Kill ResumesAccording to career expert Liz Ryan
• Results-oriented professional• Cross-functional teams• Superior (or excellent) communication
skills• Strong work ethic
Portfolio• Chronological order, most recent first
• Writing samples: press releases, pitch letters,
communication plans, newsletters, fact sheets,
backgrounders
• Creative Samples: copywriting, art, design
• Spec Work
• Interactive with audience
• Shows technological competency
• Showcases Samples
• Easy to revise, maintain, and distribute
Advantages of an E-Portfolio
• Choose an appropriate template
• Upload past work samples
• Include a professional picture(s)
• Stock photos are available
Tips for an E-Portfolio
• Include Resume
• Clear contact information
• Make sure the URL includes your first and last
name.
• This way you are easily searchable.
Tips for an E-Portfolio Continued
-Wix (Easy)www.wix.com
-Visual CV (Easy)www.visualcv.com
-Weebly (Slightly More Difficult)www.weebley.com
-WordPress (Requires Some Previous Knowledge)https://wordpress.org
Free and Easy to Use Sites
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What is Your Brand Essence?
Social Media Presence ● Recruiters will check you out on social media.● Does your background fit the company culture?● Linkedin is preferred for recruiting,
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Hiring Managers Check You Out Online!
● Work History● Education● Industry Knowledge● Communication Skills● Hobbies ● Interests● Use of Profanity● How you use your non-working hours● Use of Alcohol or Illegal Substances
Success
Soft skills
Resume
LeadershipInternships
Technical skills
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