How do I get one?

Linda Wee

Lecturer at UNT International

Experience Non-Profit Experience Hospitality

Management Leadership

direction/development Academic Relations Sales Savvy

Josh Slimmer

Founder of JerichoHR group

Advisor on a variety of HR topics over 20 years experience

International Experience Non-Profit Experience SmartMoney, HR

Executive, DMN, Workforce Magazine, WSJ, WIRED

Information Technology Health Care Professionals Health Care management and support staff Engineers Skill Trades Research Scientists Salespeople Accounting & Finance Discount Retailers Private Equity Firms

PERCEPTION

“I have preferred Companies”“I’ve always landed the jobs I’ve interviewed for”“I submitted my resume”“I have a unique style”“My skills will sell my qualifications”“I’m analytical”“I have been successful”“Don’t give away the farm”“Conversation was comfortable”“I’m a great communicator”

REALITY

Broaden your scopeWork on that resume & self selling skillsNetworking Research: Be creative & ask questionsPolish is keyProject humble confidence Negotiate financial termsRethink casual and don’t be too sure you got the jobFollow up

What does my resume say about me? What Technically qualifies me for the role? Would “I” hire me? Where are my weaknesses? Am I up for the challenge? What are my expectations (am I being realistic)? Do I need to go back to school? What kind of references would I receive? Am I ready to start all over? What am I walking away from if I leave my

current employer?

1. You’re resume is outdated2. You’ve lost your competitive edge3. You’re not web savvy4. You’re overqualified 5. You can’t keep up6. You’re one-dimensional7. You’re scattered8. You’re high maintenance

CHANGE THEIR PERCEPTION. ANTICIPATE THEIR CONCERNS

JibberJobber.com LinkedIn.com JerichoHR University Career Centers Outplacement Firms:

Right Management Local Chamber of

Commerce YahooJobs.com Indeed.com Simplyhired.com Careerbuilder.com Monster.com Craigslist.com

Glassdoor.com Dice.com Mediabistro.com Tweetmyjobs.com Dallasjobs.com Beyond.com Careerjournal.com Snagajob.com Sixfigurejobs.com Valult.com Jobster.com Employmentguide.com Star-telegram.com Jobhat.com Ladders.com

Gaylord Texan Burlington Northern Santa Fe Pier 1 Imports Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Texas Health Resources Raytheon Co. Verizon Comm. Lockheed Martin Aeronautics

Co. Baylor Health Care System

Health care 14,572 AT&T HCA Healthcare Brinker International Inc TTI, Inc. Semiconductor I2 Technologies

Texas Instruments Nortel Networks Samsung Southwest Airlines Sabre Holdings Beryl Pearl Hospitality Greensheet RGIS Arlington Chamber of

Commerce BBVA Compass Bank Liberty Mutual MedStar EMS Matrix Resources Excel Global Partners

Attributes for SUCCESS Tip #1: Set personal and professional goals

Tip #2: Accountability–be accountable for achieving these goals

Write personal goals down and review them weekly or at least monthly

Get an accountability partner (Spouses are great for this) Hire a Coach

How can you keep from playing the blame game?

Tip #3: Don’t let failure hold you back. Learn from it!