Wednesday, December 30, 2015
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
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Total
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Job Search
Education
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Research
Company/Industry
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Network:
Email
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Network: Phone
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Network: In Person
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Total Hours
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Non-Advertised
Positions
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Advertised
Positions
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Search Firms
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Other Letters
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Total Resumes/Letters Sent
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General Network
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incl. Search
Firms
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Target
Companies
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Misc. Contact
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Target
Companies
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Peer Contact
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Target
Companies
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Hiring Managers
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Target
Companies
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Above Hiring
Managers
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Follow-ups with
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Hiring Managers/Above
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Total Contacts/ New
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Phone Interviews
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Face to Face Interviews
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JOB OFFERS
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HIGHLIGHTS FROM PREVIOUS WEEK:
PRIORITIES FOR THIS WEEK:
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