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From the CEO of RiseSmartFrom the CEO of RiseSmartSanjay SatheSanjay Sathe
Searching for a job? You’re not alone
But you need to stand out
Practice these tips from seasoned hiring managers
1) Your resumeRepresents youIs scrutinizedIs read for 5 seconds!
Make an impression quicklyKeep it to 1 pageUse a clean layoutMake it easy to scan with
bold headlines and bullets
2) Your cover letterDetermine if your resume will be readKeep it short, <10 sentencesInclude a personal introInclude why you want the job, not just
because it’s a job, but why the company is the most interesting one to you
3) Your social networksLeverage them - add friends immediately
after meeting them, stay active.
4) Your online reputationShare your knowledge in
Yahoo or LinkedIn AnswersCreate a Google Alert for your
name –know everything that’s said about you online your future employer will.
5) Include picturesYes, you will be
“Facebook-ed”Include some personal
and professional picturesRemember that any
picture may be seen by a future employer do you want that drunken night out to be public knowledge?
6) Network!Free events are plentiful – attend
them!Bring business cards, make
personal onesCheck Meetup.com or Facebook for
eventsRSVP and show up in time for
cocktail hour.Be outgoing – introduce yourself
to others
7) Know your goalsKnow yourself and your goalsHave a good answer to “what
are you looking for?” Have a clear list of industries,
salary reqs, and company reqsCreate a list of target
companies
8) Search early, search often It’s good to be early in the application
process. Jobs may get 50+ candidates, later ones are often ignored
Use meta-search engines, Indeed.com or SimplyHired.com
Use a meta-search service, RiseSmart.com, so you never miss an opportunity
9) Send follow-up emailsIf you don’t get a reply to your
email, send a follow-upThe worst that can happen is no
reply
10) Stay organizedUse RememberTheMilk.com
or a task manager to stay on top of your job search
Don’t drop any ballsFind opportunities, find
networking connections, and get your applications in.
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