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Keeping Motivated in 2010
The Offensive Drive
Getting Yourself Out There Network
Write an article on a subject you are familiar with Blog Join a user group and help with issues/questions; become known as the
go-to person
Join sites like Linkedin Take a class in your field Teach a class in your field Start searching the Internet
Career sites Articles Networking events People Opportunities Researching sites
• Interviewing Tips
• Research
• Statistics
• Job Search Tools
• News
• Data
• Simply Hired Tips
• Motivation
• Simply Hired News
Blogs
Supports passive sourcing by providing search information that helps match candidates to open positions Free for users Mutual Connections Paid subscriptions for Recruiters to help locate
passive candidates User Groups Job Postings/ User Group Blogs Research Interview preparation Check References/ View recommendations
Integrated job search
with social networks
Use e-mail alerts and RSS feeds to deliver new jobs to you
If you only browse when time permits, you risk missing the perfect job!
The Media is Your Friend
Use Google, LinkedIn, Businesswire.com, Glassdoor.com, etc. to research the companies to which you’re considering applying.
Watch The Game Tapes
Have The Right Equipment (Resume) Format appropriate
Entry-level Mid-career Executive
State accomplishments – don’t just list things you’ve done Be proud of what you have done Highlight the favorite things you’ve done Show diversity of experience and willingness to do what the job requires through
accomplishments
Make sure dates are clearly indicated Recruiters aren’t going to guess and they have more than enough options to go through to
take time out to call you and find out
Minimize liabilities Job hopping Gaps in experience Lack of experience in a certain area Big Title but looking to pay mortgage Explain jobs of short duration when appropriate
Don’t lie
Preparing For Game Day (Interview)
Research companies of interest
Know something about the job/Company you are applying for/to
Make sure you meet all minimum qualifications
Don’t just network for openings; network for research sites, people, help and information
Formulate Your Strategy Update your resume
Take a look at postings and what they are asking for. If you have the skill, make sure it is on your resume
Have different versions available to send based on the company
and position Make it easy for the viewer to see transferable skills Have a version for different industries Have a version for different job titles/responsibilities
Make sure common acronyms for the industry to which you are applying are on your resume Key word searches won’t even bring your resume up if the verbiage isn’t
there
Follow the Company’s traditional application process You don’t want your networking to go to waste if the company cannot
process your application
Flags On The Play Follow directions for the application process
Apply early Because of Federal & State regulations, many employers use a
first in, first reviewed strategy Set up search agents to alert you of new openings
Remember spam Filters may keep you from being seen if you have
something funny or unusual attached or set as a background
Follow up with the appropriate person Per directions For the step you are at in the process Person of access if that is only contact
Review The Game TapesResearch, research, research
Know more about the Company Have some questions ready – things you REALLY want to know!
Find out what you can about the interviewer If someone in your network knows the interviewer or works at the
company, ask them to help you out with this
Know how to get there and be 15 minutes early
Be patient for interview to start. You may be early but that won’t mean they will be ready early
Dress appropriately
Getting In The Zone
Practice- especially if you haven’t done this in a while
Know what Behavioral Interviewing is
Remember the interview starts while you are still in the parking lot
Everyone you meet is an interviewer
Check the God complex at the door but be proud of accomplishments
Be excited about the opportunity – even if you don’t think you are You want the offer; doesn’t mean you’ll take it
Watching The Scoreboard
Don’t just call; offer something
Pay attention to preferred form of contact
Give the process some time to work Realize that some recruitment processes drag on and
the Recruiter cannot always move things along faster If they have asked you to give it two weeks; don’t call
back in 3 days for an update
The Refs
Remember the Recruiter has a job to do Prescreen & Prequalify Minimize Hiring Manager distractions
Find out (Linkedin, blogs, networks, etc.) what the person does at the company or about a common interest (good taste) Send an article of interest relating to his/her current
assignment/project Value their time You want them to want to help, not screen your calls
Stay Off The Bench Bring resumes to the interview
Make sure they are professional and are the same version you sent in with your application
Get a business card, or at least a name and email for everyone that you meet
Ask what the next steps are Shows your interest in the process and the position Helps you understand the steps and timeframe in case you need to
make a decision on something else or for proper follow up
Send personalized thank you letters to everyone DO NOT restate your resume, reflect the interview Send any pertinent follow up information the interviewer might like to
have Value their time
Do’sGet to the point and Make sure every word has a purpose
Make all letters and your resume easy to read
Know something about the company you are applying to
Make sure you meet all the minimum qualifications for the position
Be present for every step of the interview
Take the necessary steps to ensure you have the proper virus protection on your documents and communications
Do’s
Be appreciative of anything someone can do to help you even if they cannot help you right when you ask
Remember employment situations change – give back
Ask for help
Have your mother, spouse or 9th Grade English Teacher, etc. review your resume
Have someone who knows nothing about what you do review your resume
Have someone in your field review your resumeMake updates and improvements based on the feedback
from both
Don’ts
Post your references
Share personal information or association information that identifies you with a non-work related group
Bad mouth a previous employer or coworkers
Throw your resume out there everywhere just to see where it sticks
Play the, “money isn’t important” game
Don’ts
Chew gum, clip nails, play games, etc. at any point in the interview
Have an advertisement attached as a signature to all email correspondence
Have a wacky email address or voice mail message•[email protected] is not appropriate!
Forget that Blogs, personal web pages, etc. are all public
Blame yourself
Questions?
