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Searching for a Job . Tips for Success. Know what you want (or at least a basic idea) Know geographically where you are looking – be aware of any geographic trends that impact your options - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Page 1: Searching for a Job

Searching for a Job

Tips for Success

Page 2: Searching for a Job

Prior to starting your search

Know what you want (or at least a basic idea)Know geographically where you are looking –

be aware of any geographic trends that impact your options

Prepare a top notch resume and cover letter, know key words used to help you stand out in a company ATS (applicant tracking system) Modify your resume/letter as needed

Know how your industry fills positionsDevelop a brief networking/elevator speech

Page 3: Searching for a Job

Methods of Searching We Will DiscussNetworking/Social Media

Advertisements – online resources

Direct employer contact

Agencies

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Personal Networking

Prepare your networking list (anyone you know), context of relationship determines conversation

Elevator/Networking pitch3 components Who you areWhat you can doWhat are your career interests

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Types of Networking- Face to FaceProfessional associations/Alumni

events/ConferencesIf meeting in person – make your pitch sound

natural and tailor it for the event, bring business cards but only give out if asked

Your focus is on your contact, be a good listener

Ask questions appropriate to situation/relationship

Ask if you can contact them at a later date – makes notes about meeting and follow up

You invite, you pay

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Networking

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Advertisements/online resourcesKnow what tools are best for your

industryUse a variety of resourcesLarge national sites are not always better

– look for quality and types of postingsApply to positions appropriate for your

level of experienceCreate job search agents and stay

organizedUse care when listing private infoIf it sounds too good to be true – it is

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Direct Employer Contact

Research employers and apply directly on their sites

Job FairsWhat skills/responsibilities are required?Follow application directions carefully – do

they want a Word document? PDF? Letter? Length of resume?

If you have a personal contact, update them but follow company procedures

Can you follow up?

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Recruiters/Agencies

For some employers, they contract out Human Resource functions

Ask questions, what is the relationship of the employer/agency

If you decide to contact a recruiter – let the buyer beware – some are great but don’t sign exclusive agreements or pay any money

Look for temp to perm or agencies specializing in FT positions in your career field