Table Of ContentsIntroduction…………………………………………………………………………….3Launching Your Job Search………………………………………………………4Job Search Dos & Don’ts………………………………………………………….5Crafting Your Resume………………………………………………………........6Tackling The Cover Letter…………………………………………………………7Using Social Media…………………………………………………………………..8Resume & Cover Letter Dos & Don’ts……………………………………….9The Interview Process: Before, The Day Of, After……………...10-12Interview Process Dos & Don’ts………………………………………………13The Real World: Graduation Edition…………………….………………….14

Introduction:

We’ll Show You How To:• Make a name for yourself• Find a way to set yourself apart• Find opportunities in your field• Create resumes and cover letters• Ace your interviews

Launching Your Job Search:

Choosing A Career Direction: • Follow your passion, not the money• Have a clear career direction at the beginning• Choose a career based on your interests, passions

and strengths

Cast A Wide Net, And Think Beyond The Internet

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Crafting Your Resume:Putting Your Best Foot Forward

• Highlight your most relevant experience• Make sure your resume reflects what employers are

looking for in your field

89% of companies consider candidates’ social network profiles as a factor in making hiring decisions

“Most of [my experience] wasn’t relevant, so the key was tailoring my resume toward what I was applying for.” (Alex)

Tackling The Cover Letter:Making a First Impression

9 in 10 executives say cover letters play an important role when evaluating candidates

• Cover letters shouldn’t be one-size fits all.

• It’s important to tailor each letter to the specific job.

Using Social Media:Build Your “Brand”

Those pictures of you partying on the frat house

roof? They need to go.

Consider a personal website.

“I found out that my website, and in particular a

slogan I’d developed on the site, was the reason I

got hired.” (Malcolm)

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The Interview Process:A Handshake, A Smile, and A Whole Lot of Practice

• Start researching the company you’re interviewing with and find out everything you can

• Know where they’re positioned in their marketplace and how your skills can help them become more successful

Before The Interview: Do Your Homework

The Interview Process:A Handshake, A Smile, and A Whole Lot of Practice

The Day Of The Interview:Look Sharp & Be Ready for Curveballs

• Even the most subtle physical gestures can make a big difference

• Keep a calm head and a sense of humor

Literally sit on your coat during the

interview “it will make your jacket fit better.”

(John Ricco)

The Interview Process:A Handshake, A Smile, and A Whole Lot of Practice

After The Interview:Following Up & Background Checks:

• Like it or not, the internet is an extension of your resume• Forbes magazine recommends you send a handwritten personal note to

each and every person you interviewed with

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The Real World: Graduation Edition

If you persevere and take the right steps, you can find a job you’ll enjoy.

We at LiveCareer wish you all the luck in the world – and we want you to know we’re here to help you on your journey, every step of the way.

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