searching for a job
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Searching for a Job
Tips for Success
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
Methods of Searching We Will DiscussNetworking/Social Media
Advertisements – online resources
Direct employer contact
Agencies
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
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
Networking
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
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?
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