washington dc brac quick job search tips
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Job search tips presented to Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) impacted employees in Washington, DC.TRANSCRIPT
BRAC to Your Future
Job Seeker Mistakes
Job Boards
Social Media Tips
Networking is #1
Over 40? Then networking is even more critical
Common Job Seeker Mistakes
Have Goals, a Strategy and Target Employers
Meet 80% of the job requirements if you’re going to apply
Accomplishments NOT
Responsibilities(private sector)
Customize your resume to the
position
Career Site aka Job Board
As generic as Monster or as specialized as ClearedJobs.Net
Free for job seekers, paid for by employers
Use Job Search Results to help develop your job search strategy.
Where are they hiring?
What positions match your skills?
Relevant Keywords?
Clearance Level?
Who is Hiring?
Start with a wide search and then narrow down.
Use quotation marks for a keyword phrase such as “project manager”
Search with clearance levels lower than your current clearance.
Register on Target Company Sites
Log in to sites where you’ve registered at least monthly to “refresh” your account.
Lets recruiters know you are still looking for a job.
Refresh
Social Media Quick Tips
Social Media
1. Networking
2. Reputational Tool
3. Great info source
Take control of your online brand
Use the same name, picture and biographic info in your job search -- social media profiles, resume, email, job applications, etc.
Research and follow your target companies on social media
Connect with recruiters and employees at those companies
