The COMPLETE QRG for the Job Search (QRG = Quick Reference Guide) Dwayne Miller Businesspersons Between Jobs Monday, July 16, 2018
Overview For Starters… Resume LinkedIn The Packet Interview Preparation Strategies Interview Approach The Interview The Mindset
For Starters… File for Unemployment Business Cards Resume LinkedIn Learn to Network Get Help – Resources – Job Search Organizations Accountability Partner/Group Job Descriptions Training and Certifications
Resume At least Font 12 Full 1-Page or 2-Pages Resume Duration Gaps Elaborate – DON’T Exaggerate! Consistent on Formatting Bolding, Underlining, Italics PARs & Pop! Education Detail Estimated Completion State Page 2 Professional Summary YOU! Good Exit/Transition Stories! Professional Organizations State Exactly What You Want Spelling Review! Memorize! Respond!
LinkedIn Advertise /Exposure What’s in a name? Headline Education Photo Email and Cell Phone Resume Connections Recommendations Skills and Endorsements (Drive-Bys) Groups Volunteering Look Them Up! Job Postings
The Packet Packet Title page – Candidacy Company Requirements 30/60/90 Day Plan Selected Achievements Recommendations Referrals Be able to speak to each line One-upmanship Networking Visualize You Interviewer When to use it? Story - Mentee Conditional Evolution of Interviewing - BBJ
Interview Preparation 50 Tough Interview Questions Practice Interviews Likely Questions Tell me a little about yourself Strengths/Weaknesses Tell me about a time… Transitions/Exit Stories Limit “Ums” and “Ahs” Don’t Ramble Be concise and to the point in all your responses! Prepare 10 questions that YOU will ask in the interview
Strategies Networking Accountability Groups Volunteerism Career Fairs Purpose Network Always and Everywhere! Accountability Groups Volunteerism Career Fairs Recruiters “Keep a lot of Irons in the Fire” Continuing Education
Interview Approach Job/No Job A new building you have never been in before Learn more about the position Learn about a new Team of People Learn about a new Organization Meet new People Potential new LinkedIn Connections Practice for your next Interview Another Position Know that you will have fun!
The Interview Before Dry Run Copies Exercise Early Arrival Problems? STAY POSITIVE! During CALM and FUN Eye Contact Take Notes? Any Problems? Packet Ask Questions After Thank you notes Email Handwritten What the Interviewer(s) is Looking for: Personality Situations WOW! Factor
The Mindset Seven Requisites for the Job Search Network BAGs Seek to Help Others in Your Journey Bad Times Make it Better for the Next Person Have Fun! Above All Else - Keep a Positive Attitude
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