Wednesday, December 30, 2015

Interview Coaching Worshop by Butch Reiser

http://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/calendar/interview-coaching-workshop/event_652df84a-ad9a-11e5-8439-10604b9ffeb6.html

12 Steps to getting an Interview


12 Steps to getting an Interview

 

1.       Have a plan- What do you want to do?  Where do you want to work? What are you passionate about? What are your skills? What can you do better than someone else?

2.       Make a list of all your jobs & volunteer work, then list what you were responsible for in each position and what you accomplished.

3.       If you don’t have experience, volunteer!  Everyone loves free labor!

4.       Resume (your resume needs to be tailored to each position you apply too and only 1 page).

5.       Marketing Plan- Target 30-50 companies in the area that you want to work. Notify everyone that you are looking for a new opportunity.  Don’t be shy or embarrassed.  Network!!! 70% of all jobs are filled through networking. Be clear in what you are looking for.

6.       Create a LinkedIn Profile with a professional picture, keep it consistent with your resume. Your heading needs to say that you are currently pursuing opportunities as an …… (Look at other profiles of professionals in your field).

7.       Create business cards with your LinkedIn address on it, your new title and your skills.

8.       Network with companies, groups, friends, alumni, associations, co-workers, old managers, church, etc. and on LinkedIn. Pick up the phone and start calling.

9.       Ask for recommendations on LinkedIn.

10.    Update your references & get letters of recommendations.

11.   Cover letter- your cover letter needs to be personal and tailored to each job you apply. State when you will follow up and do so!

12.   Create a Job Search Productivity Chart. Go after your target companies and track your progress. Most openings aren’t posted to the public. Mail your resume. Getting a job is a FT job!

 

Thursday, December 24, 2015

Job Search Productivity Chart


Job Search Productivity Chart                    Week Of:

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sun
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thurs
Fri
Sat
Total
Job Search Education
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Research Company/Industry
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Network: Email
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Network:  Phone
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Network:  In Person
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Total Hours

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-Advertised Positions
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Advertised Positions
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Search Firms
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other Letters
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Total Resumes/Letters Sent

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
General Network
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
incl. Search Firms
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Target Companies
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Misc. Contact
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Target Companies
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Peer Contact
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Target Companies
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hiring Managers
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Target Companies
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Above Hiring Managers
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Follow-ups with
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hiring Managers/Above
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Contacts/ New
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Phone Interviews
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Face to Face Interviews
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
JOB OFFERS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

HIGHLIGHTS FROM PREVIOUS WEEK:

 

 

PRIORITIES FOR THIS WEEK: