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4 S T EP S TOF IND ING &
LAND ING A SWEETJOB IN 20 1 6
4 STEPSTO FINDING
AND LANDING A
SWEET JOBULTIMATE GUIDE
DEVELOPING YOUR WORK CRITERIA
REMEMBER: A job is a means to an end. Make sureto always align your decisions to your priorities so you do not end up stuck.
This affects your commte/personal time etc. Change cities?
Immediate and over the next 2-3 years (get specific!)
Is the product meaningful, cool, cutting edge, or interesting?
Can you learn skills that will help you get ahead?
Culture, perks, management style, hours, etc.
How does industry experience support your ultimate goals?
Flexible or fixed? What is the company norm?
How much does the company cause matter to you?
Do you want a stepping stone or a promotion?
A good network can change your life forever.
A Do you live somewhere else? Stay home? Travel?
NOTE: While you may not have a job that meets all of your criteria, you can usethis sheet to always evaluate offers or opportunities to ensure you are staying trueto what you find most important.
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LOCATION-
PAY-
PRODUCT-*INDUSTRY-*LEARNING POTENTIAL-*WORK ENVIRONMENT-*SOCIAL IMPACT-*HOURS OF WORK-*PROMOTION POTENTIAL- *NETWORK DEVELOPEMENT-*REMOTE POTENTIAL-*
Choose your top 5 job priorities from the list below. This criteriawill help you make better decisions about the jobs you apply to.
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BUILDING YOUR JOB ENGINE STRATEGY
STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD- WHAT'S YOUR UNIQUE STORY
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Tips &Tools
Resume
LinkedIn Profile
Cover Letter }Use these as secret weapons to
get a job you like.
Strategically developing theseresources will allow you quickly
apply to many jobs in a shortperiod of time.
Take the time to think through these resources so that they are optimized for yournext career goal. Make sure you spend some time brainstorming and making these
good before you apply. Remember, we're going for your sweet job!
Developa story &theme
What have you
done that
makes you
uniquely
qualified for
your next role.
It’s not just a list of
places you’ve worked,
it’s the story of your
efforts in the job
world, and it says a lot
about where you are
likely to be able to
succeed next.
?
Pull from different experiences to show how your
personality, training, experience, and values form
a “secret sauce” that makes you stand out.
Step 2
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BUILDING YOUR JOB ENGINE STRATEGY (continued)2
your resume does not need to be “all-
inclusive.” Picking a consistent theme will help you
identify if you should leave out a period of work
history that doesn’t support your theme.
Remember
Sweet Action time! Here are some questions to get your
brain firing! qualities allowed you to succeed.
WHAT ARE YOUR BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENTSPERSONALLY AND PROFESSIONALLY?
Look at some of your top accomplishments and illustrate what
WHAT WAS YOUR MOTIVATION FORYOUR EXTRA MILE EFFORTS?
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HOW DO YOU ALLOCATE YOURTIME?
WHEN DID YOU TAKE THE LEAD IN PREVIOUSROLES?
AS A PERSON, WHAT ARE SOME OF YOURTOP VALUES? HOW DO THESE SHOW UP ATWORK?
WHAT PERSONALITY TRAITS HAVEMADE YOU SUCCEED IN THE PAST?
Step 2
BUILDING YOUR JOB ENGINE STRATEGY (continued)2
your resume does not need to be “all-
inclusive.” Picking a consistent theme will help you
identify if you should leave out a period of work
history that doesn’t support your theme.
Remember
PRO
TIPCREATE A PERSONAL SITE ON SUMRY.ME.
WHY?
Free tool
Helps you stand out
Mixes both personal andprofessional background.
This helps explain the"why" behind your work Examples
See other sumry.meprofiles for inspiration.
Find ways that willmake you unique.
Example: if you wantto work for an early-
stage startup, youcould focus on
showing how yourpast experience
would allow you tothrive in a fast-pacedenvironment whereyou are comfortable
“wearing lots ofdifferent hats.”
Still struggling to find a theme? accomplishments and illustrate what qualities allowed you to succeed.
Have you found yourself mentoring people?
Have you suggested key product features?
Have you helped to identify new profit centers?
Have you stepped up to projects that came you
way?
When did you take the lead in previous roles?
Look at some of your top
What was your motivation
for your extra mile efforts?
What future opportunities
would give you a chance to
excel in a similar way?
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HACKING LINKEDIN TO FIND THE PERFECT JOB3
Make sure that your
current job title reflects
the type of job you want to
get. Load up the summary
section with keywords
relevant to the job you are
looking for. Linkedin will
use that information to
suggest jobs to you that it
thinks you would be
interested in.
SUMMARY
The most important section is the summary section. Put your
energy here first.
BUILD A BUMPIN' PROFILE
CLICK ON ADVANCED IN THE SEARCH BAR
ADVANCED
DO NOT CLICK JOBS!TIP
Click on ADVANCED
Step 3
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HACKING LINKEDIN TO FIND THE PERFECT JOB
(continued)3
Before you get sucked
into applying to specific
jobs, force yourself to look
at 10 that might work, and
save them for later. (this
lets you build a list of top
targets before you get too
emotionally attached)
CLICK JOBS ON THE LEFT
USE KEYWORDS ANDSEARCH SETTINGS TOFIND POSSIBLE JOBS
TIP
JOBS
KEYWORDS& SEARCH
TERMS NEXT STEPS
to the jobs that interestyou with the click of a button(you may be required to apply onthe company website).
Apply
who posted the job and reach out to them directly if possible. To contactthem directly (without a paid account), simply send them a request toconnect, using the “friend” option. Write your message as a "personal note".
See
(see screen shots on the next page)
Step 3
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HACKING LINKEDIN TO FIND THE PERFECT JOB
(continued)3
APPLY TO YOUR DESIRED JOB & CLICK ON THEPERSON WHO POSTED THE JOB
APPLY & VIEWPROFILE
REACH OUTWITH A
PERSONALMESSAGE
SEND MESSAGE
: It's up to the person to accept and respond to your request.
This just adds a nice personal touch to your application. NOTE
Step 3
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KEEPING TRACK OF YOUR JOB SEARCH & BEST
TOOL FOR ORGANIZATION4
KEEPING TRACK OF ALL THE DETAILS OF JOBAPPLICATIONS CAN BE TOUGH.
Company name & role
Who is the hiring manager?
How did you apply?
What did you like about the
company/job?
What date did you apply?
Have you heard back?
What resume did you
use?What are the pros & cons?
USE A CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (CRM).
WHYFree
Organizes data
by company
Easy to use
Free email
tracking tool
This is a great tool for managing your job search!
PROBLEM:
SOLUTION:
NOTE:Feel free to use any CRM you want. If you don't want to research options, Hubspot is agreat way to go! (See screenshot examples on the next page.)
Step 4
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KEEPING TRACK OF YOUR JOB SEARCH & BEST
TOOL FOR ORGANIZATION (continued)4
CREATE A COMPANY PROFILE
Step 4
KEEP TRACK OF EMAILS AND SCHEDULED INTERVIEWS
TRACK EMAIL ACTIVITYwith Hubspot's free
Sidekick tool!
Sidekick will tell you whensomeone has opened your email. It will also notify you if someoneclicks on a link in your email (like
your LinkedIn profile or resume).
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INTERVIEW PREP GUIDE AND CHECKLIST5
PREPARATION
Step 5
Preparation is the key to rocking the interview! It gives you confidence and sets you up for success.
QUALIFICATION DELIVERY
OPTIMALRESULTS
PREPARE FOR THE INTERVIEW
Research the company (products or service, size, purpose, missions, key valueproposition, challenges, etc.)
Research the role you are applying to (what challenges do they hope toaddress? Primary responsibilities and how are you uniquely qualified? Whatskills do you bring to the table? Would you be the only one in this role? Etc.)
Research the person/people interviewing you. What is their motive? (LinkedIn is a great tool for this)
Prepare questions you want to ask (see the next page)
Prepare for questions your interviewer may ask you (see the next page)
Prepare details for the interview (see list on the next page)
Make sure your resume is tailored to the job/role you are applying to
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INTERVIEW PREP GUIDE AND CHECKLIST5
Step 5
HIGHLIGHT YOUR QUALIFICATIONS
Customize your resume to fit the position you are applying.Example: If you are applying to an accounting job, does your resume pull outdetails from previous jobs that relate to accounting. Highlight these details tomake your resume relevant!
Is your story consistent? Does your resume tell a story about you? If not,can you string it together in to one?
Think about previous experiences that are relevant to the position (classes,seminars, awards, experiences) - highlight them in your resume and story.
QUESTIONS THEY MAY ASK
WHY DO YOU WANT TOWORK HEREWHY DID YOU LEAVEYOUR LAST JOBHOW MUCH IS YOURCURRENT SALARY
TELL ME ABOUT A BIG WIN YOUHAVE HAD.WHAT CAREER (OR PROBLEM YOUOVERCAME)WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF 5YEARS FROM NOW.
QUESTIONS YOU CAN ASK
WHAT WOULD MAKE SOMEONE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS JOB?WHAT IS A TYPICAL DAY IN THE LIFE OF THIS POSITION LIKE?WHAT IS THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE IN THIS POSITION?WHAT IS THE HIRING PROCESS TYPICALLY LIKE?
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INTERVIEW PREP GUIDE AND CHECKLIST5
Step 5
3 Copies of your resume printed(The same one you applied with)
DELIVERY- DAY OF INTERVIEW
MATERIALS
Notepad and 2 working pens
Breath mints
Silence cell phone
DRESS APPROPRIATELY
Shoes/heels in good condition
Be sure your look matches theindustry (look at the website)
Clothes are neat and clean
Other- tie is right length,dress/skirt modest length
ATTITUDE
Smile (put yourselfin a good mood)
Relax- surrenderto the bigger plan
LASTLY: FOLLOW UP
Follow-up email or handwritten
thank-you note.
2nd follow-up email after a
week longer than discussed.
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