Job Search 101 Six Steps to a Successful Job Search Andrea Holyfield The Office of Career Services.

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Job Search 101 Six Steps to a Successful Job Search Andrea Holyfield The Office of Career Services

Six Steps to a Successful Job Search Step One: Prepare Your Product Identify the type of job you’ll apply for and why Assess your strengths, challenges, skills and abilities Organize your marketing tools Marketing Tools Resume Cover Letter References Career Portfolio Online Profiles

Resume Tips Use an appropriate address Monitor and voic regularly Be sure to spell check and proof read Include skills used, responsibilities, awards and achievements Technology and language skills should be included 1 – 2 pages Font between 10 and 12 pts. the pdf version of your resume

Six Steps to a Successful Job Search Step Two: Network “It’s not about what you know, but about who you know.” Avoid relying on large job boards.

Six Steps to a Successful Job Search Step Three: Do Your Homework Research Practice Dress to Impress

Work Smart Use industry specific job boards such as: Code Jobs – Computer Jobs - Computer World - Computer Work - Just Tech Jobs -

Dressing for Your Interview Ladies Dress for the job Rule of Thumb! No sandals Focus on credentials not assets Rule of two Conservative jewelry Perfume? Gentlemen Dress for the job Rule of Thumb! Dress for the job you want No jeans or athletic wear Invest in a pair of hard bottom shoes No visible piercings Get a hair cut

Six Steps to a Successful Job Search Step Four: Perform Mock Interview Arrive on time Don’t be offensive Watch your body language

Six Steps to a Successful Job Search Interview Questions Tell me a little bit about yourself Why should I hire you? Tell me about a time when you’ve failed Salary requirements If you could be any animal for a day what would you be and why? Illegal Interview Questions Any questions that reveal your age, race, national origin, gender, religion, marital status and sexual orientation are off-limits. Three options

Six Steps to a Successful Interview Step Five: Follow-up The interview doesn’t end until you have been made an offer. My follow up plan (1 day, 2 weeks, 30 days)

Six Steps to a Successful Job Search Step Six: REPEAT “It’s a job finding a job.” Use your math 10:2:1 rule 2x5 = Job

Questions?