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How to Land That First Job After College or Graduate School- What the placement office
hasn’t told you.
Project Management Approach
Darry F. GriffisThe Career Counselor
PROJECT MANAGEMENT APPROACH Elements of a Typical Project Management
Approach Must have a Clear Objective in Mind.
Set Specific Sub Goals
Measure Progress as You Work through the Project
Exercise Self Discipline in Reaching Sub Goals
Seek Expert Help and Support along the Way
What Kind of Project is This?
SALES AND MARKETING PROJECTSales Aspects
Must Know the Product Packaging the Product Relationship Development Presenting the Product to Prospective Buyers Numbers Matter
Marketing Aspects Identify the Geography, Industry and Size of Company Target the Market in terms of Companies and # of
Positions Research the Companies and Decision Makers
STEPS IN A PROFESSIONAL JOB SEARCH
1)Setting the Objective• Self Analysis• Assessment• Reflection
STEPS IN A PROFESSIONAL JOB SEARCH
2)Building the Foundation• Resume Writing• Linked In Profile• Elevator Speech• Market Plan with
Targets
STEPS IN A PROFESSIONAL JOB SEARCH
3)Complete Research • Industry and
Company• Identify Key Contacts• Issues and Needs
STEPS IN A PROFESSIONAL JOB SEARCH
4) Build Networking Strategy • Identify Networking Partners• Set up Informational
Interviews with Insiders• Build the number of Contacts• Use all the Networking Tools
STEPS IN A PROFESSIONAL JOB SEARCH
5)Build the Numbers • Networking• Recruiters• Responding to Ads• Linked InFill the Job Funnel Up!!!
STEPS IN A PROFESSIONAL JOB SEARCH
6) Interviewing Preparation • Screening Interview• Traditional Questions• Behavioral Interviewing• Asking Good Questions• Negotiation
STEPS IN A PROFESSIONAL JOB SEARCH
7)Consider Using Help • Set up a Panel of Advisors• Recruit Trusted Friends• Use a Professional Coach
Keeps you on task and provides more perspectives. Results in a more professional and shorter search.
