S.M.A.R.T JOB SEARCH STRATEGIES FOR S.M.A.R.T JOB SEARCH STRATEGIES FOR LINKEDINLINKEDIN

PRESENTED BYPRESENTED BYDAWN QUESNEL, CPCC, PCCDAWN QUESNEL, CPCC, PCC

S.M.A.R.T JOB SEARCH STRATEGIES FOR S.M.A.R.T JOB SEARCH STRATEGIES FOR LINKEDINLINKEDIN

PRESENTED BYPRESENTED BYDAWN QUESNEL, CPCC, PCCDAWN QUESNEL, CPCC, PCC

S.M.A.R.TS.M.A.R.T

SpecificMeasurableAttainRealisticTime Bound

SS.M.A.R.T.M.A.R.TBe Specific. I am looking for a project manager position.

I am looking for a project manager position in the advertising industry.

I am looking for a project manager position in the advertising industry, working on healthcare accounts.

Be SpecificBe Specific

Rate the following in order of priority for your job search (1 most important; 4 least important)

Challenge __ Location __ Advancement __Money __

Be Specific about the skills Be Specific about the skills you offeryou offer

Web-based applications Interactive communications

– Websites and email campaigns

Client servicesMS ProjectOperations

S.M.A.R.TS.M.A.R.T

Measure

Research on linkedin using titles and/or skills as key words.

What titles come up in your search?

Who are the companies hiring for these positions/titles?

Interactive Project Manager

General Description:Minneapolis-based interactive ad agency has an immediate need for an Interactive Project Manager to manage day-to-day operations across a variety of client projects. Ideal candidate should have practical experience producing quality, professional interactive communications including websites and/or email campaigns. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks, set priorities and meet deadlines is a must. Basic understanding of data-driven publishing is a plus.

Experience:• Knowledge of web-based applications, standards and QA processes.• 2 to 3 years prior experience as a Producer or Project Manager.• Client service and agency experience strongly preferred. • Strong leadership, communications, organization skills.• Must be flexible, deadline driven and able to work both independently and as part of a team.

Education: Bachelor's Degree or commensurate years of experience in the role of a Producer or Project Manager.

S.M.S.M.AA.R.T.R.T

Attain

Attain the companies you want to target.

Which companies do you want to work for who can utilize your expertise and skill set?

Does your resume speak to what they are looking for?

S.M.A.S.M.A.RR.T.T

Is it Realistic?Call the people you

are in relationship with.

Friends Family Alumni Personal contacts:

neighbor, former boss, dentist, doctor

80% of all positions are filled without employer advertising.

Networking is the #1 way to get a job.

20% of all positions filled are published.

S.M.A.R.TS.M.A.R.T

Make a time bound plan.

Track your results.

Follow up with contacts.

Go back to any of the steps if you need to. E.g., Research. Are you specific? Is it clearly stated on your resume?

S.M.A.R.S.M.A.R.TT

Time Bound

How and when will you work on your job search?

Use SMARTY goals:S – Specific; M – Measurable; A – Action step; R – Realistic; T – Time-bound; Y – Why is it important to you?