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9 Tips for a Winning Job Hunt
A Strategic Approach to:
Maximize Your Time
Cut the Fluff
Work Toward your Dream Job
Improve your chances by making some wise moves.
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A Strategic Approach to:
Maximize Your TimeCut the FluffWork Toward your Dream JobImprove your chances by making some wise moves.
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Finding a job can be a daunting task.
But you're committed.
You want to build up your savings, establish security, and provide for your loved ones.
You'd love a great job, and you want to find one asap.
The sooner the better.
But what do you do first?
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But you're committed.
You want to build up your savings, establish security, and provide for your loved ones.
You'd love a great job, and you want to find one asap.
The sooner the better.
But what do you do first?
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I. Know What Type of Work you Want
When you have a clear picture you can efficiently check availability online and in the papers for the RIGHT job.
Ascertain your interests and apply your efforts in the most logical way.
A big part here is nailing your is talk track.
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When you have a clear picture you can efficiently check availability online and in the papers for the RIGHT job.
Ascertain your interests and apply your efforts in the most logical way.
A big part here is nailing your is talk track.
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Be able to succinctly verbalize your
Skills
Inclinations
Education
Work History
How do they fit, and how do they apply to what your prospective employer needs?
Package this into your elevator pitch, and rehearse it.
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SkillsInclinationsEducationWork HistoryHow do they fit, and how do they apply to what your prospective employer needs?
Package this into your elevator pitch, and rehearse it.
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II. Create a List
As you scan through job resources (job forums, newspaper ads, etc.) start putting together a “wish list”.
Find 10 – 12 companies / roles that fulfill your needs and align with your background.
Rank and prioritize.
Which one will you pursue first?
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As you scan through job resources (job forums, newspaper ads, etc.) start putting together a “wish list”.
Find 10 – 12 companies / roles that fulfill your needs and align with your background.
Rank and prioritize.
Which one will you pursue first?
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III. Research
Learn about the companies that interest you.
What's their structure?
Are they secure and stable?
Have the recently gone through a merger or acquisition?
How do they fit in with your long term plan?
Save yourself time by vetting these companies early.
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Learn about the companies that interest you.
What's their structure?
Are they secure and stable?
Have the recently gone through a merger or acquisition?
How do they fit in with your long term plan?
Save yourself time by vetting these companies early.
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Proper research helps you prepare for the interview discussion when you move into that phase.
People love to hear others talk intelligently about their line of work.
Company representatives are no different.
Impress with your knowledge about their company and industry.
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People love to hear others talk intelligently about their line of work.
Company representatives are no different.
Impress with your knowledge about their company and industry.
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IV. Draft a Resume of Excellence
If your resume is already done, great.
Now, assess it to see if it's worded correctly.
Did you highlight skills you have that align with what that particular role requires?
How's it sound compared with your target company's culture?
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If your resume is already done, great.
Now, assess it to see if it's worded correctly.
Did you highlight skills you have that align with what that particular role requires?
How's it sound compared with your target company's culture?
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If you still need to write a resume, that'll require some work.
It's a thread by itself.
Without going too deep, here are some key pointers:
Keep it concise
Use bullet points
Reference examples of relevant accomplishments
Express both confidence and humility
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It's a thread by itself.
Without going too deep, here are some key pointers:
Keep it conciseUse bullet pointsReference examples of relevant accomplishmentsExpress both confidence and humility(9/24)
V. Apply for the Job
Job applications for corporate roles are typically processed online.
Often, you essentially reiterate what's on your resume.
There may also be a spot to attach a cover letter.
If there's interest, we can discuss these in a future thread.
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Job applications for corporate roles are typically processed online.
Often, you essentially reiterate what's on your resume.
There may also be a spot to attach a cover letter.
If there's interest, we can discuss these in a future thread.
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VI. Know the Players
When the company contacts you for more info or interview dates, you'll know their interested.
As you prepare to meet your interviewers it helps to know more about them.
Go back into research mode.
See if you can't answer some questions...
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When the company contacts you for more info or interview dates, you'll know their interested.
As you prepare to meet your interviewers it helps to know more about them.
Go back into research mode.
See if you can't answer some questions...
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What are their roles?
What are their backgrounds?
How long have they been with the company?
I typically don't share the depth of my research here.
Best to just play it cool, subtle, and keep it in your back pocket so you can use it to structure / lead your interview.
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What are their backgrounds?
How long have they been with the company?
I typically don't share the depth of my research here.
Best to just play it cool, subtle, and keep it in your back pocket so you can use it to structure / lead your interview.
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VII. Chart your Course
So, you have the interview time and location set up.
A simple next step is to map out the route and time it will take to get there.
I typically do this a few days before the interview so that it’s fresh in my mind for the big day.
But, why?
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So, you have the interview time and location set up.
A simple next step is to map out the route and time it will take to get there.
I typically do this a few days before the interview so that it’s fresh in my mind for the big day.
But, why?
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It'll help you feel more comfortable and get you familiar with the location, and key landmarks.
You might even stop for a quick lunch at a "down-home" restaurant.
Scrumptious food at a local favorite can be a good, rapport-building topic.
We all gotta eat, after all.
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You might even stop for a quick lunch at a "down-home" restaurant.
Scrumptious food at a local favorite can be a good, rapport-building topic.
We all gotta eat, after all.
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VIII. Dress for Success
They always say:
"Dress for the role you want".
It's overused, but it's true.
When setting up the interview, get a good idea of what the dress code is at the company.
And then, you'll probably want to step it up a notch for the interview.
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They always say:
"Dress for the role you want".
It's overused, but it's true.
When setting up the interview, get a good idea of what the dress code is at the company.
And then, you'll probably want to step it up a notch for the interview.
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Honestly, sartorial things aren't my forte.
. @TheAvtoritet and . @HooaFury can likely tell you more about this topic than I can.
Main takeaway is to convey professionalism, and a "put-together" presence.
Read up on this, and and discover what works best for you.
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. @TheAvtoritet and . @HooaFury can likely tell you more about this topic than I can.
Main takeaway is to convey professionalism, and a "put-together" presence.
Read up on this, and and discover what works best for you.
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IX. Interview Mastery
When you’re in the actual interview, actively listen and engage with the interviewers.
Best practices here include:
Make great eye contact (but not too much)
Ask relevant questions
Emphasize skills you deem applicable
Just remember...
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When you’re in the actual interview, actively listen and engage with the interviewers.
Best practices here include:
Make great eye contact (but not too much)Ask relevant questionsEmphasize skills you deem applicable Just remember...
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Interviewing isn't easy, and it takes practice like everything else.
There’s a balance to it which you'll discover in time.
Try to enjoy the process, and your interviewers will be more apt to enjoy it too.
This, and doing your research helps to reduce any nervousness.
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There’s a balance to it which you'll discover in time.
Try to enjoy the process, and your interviewers will be more apt to enjoy it too.
This, and doing your research helps to reduce any nervousness.
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Once the interview is over take some time to reflect.
How do you feel it went?
How did it "flow"?
How can you improve for the next interview?
Do you anticipate whether they'll make an offer?
This is a critical part of the process that can't be overlooked.
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How do you feel it went?How did it "flow"?How can you improve for the next interview?Do you anticipate whether they'll make an offer?This is a critical part of the process that can't be overlooked.
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If they DO make an offer, you'll have more to think about.
Whether to accept (or not), exhibiting proper etiquette as you leave your current role, negotiating counter-offers, and leverage are important skills.
We'll cover these topics in the future if there's interest.
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Whether to accept (or not), exhibiting proper etiquette as you leave your current role, negotiating counter-offers, and leverage are important skills.
We'll cover these topics in the future if there's interest.
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All that said, I'd like to share one of the most important skills you can learn as you go about your job hunt....
Writing.
Being a good writer will help you with your resume, your cover letter, and any and all business communications.
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Writing.
Being a good writer will help you with your resume, your cover letter, and any and all business communications.
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Step one to improving your writing is practice.
I've been writing every day for over a year now, and happy to say I'm seeing steady improvement.
What's step two?
Reading great writers as well as guidebooks written by great writers.
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I've been writing every day for over a year now, and happy to say I'm seeing steady improvement.
What's step two?
Reading great writers as well as guidebooks written by great writers.
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Of all the books I've read on writing, my personal favorite, and the most applicable for me has been:
Prolific Writer: The Holy Grail of Creative Writing by . @ArmaniTalks.
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And with that, I'd like to say thanks for reading.
I hope you have a great Sunday, and are able to enjoy the day with your family.
As always, feel free to DM me with any questions.
And if you enjoyed this thread, please go ahead and give the top post a RT.
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I hope you have a great Sunday, and are able to enjoy the day with your family.
As always, feel free to DM me with any questions.
And if you enjoyed this thread, please go ahead and give the top post a RT.
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