How to Find Your Dream Job

Day in the Life

How to Find Your Dream Job1. Building a ResumeResume Tip 1: Focus on Results not TasksResume Tip 2: Differentiate yourself through a unique resumeResume Tip 3: Cater your Resume to the Industry or Position

2. Networking on LinkedInNetworking Tip 1: Create a LinkedIn ProfileNetworking Tip 2: Connect with People

3. InterviewingInterviewing Tip 1: Know YourselfInterviewing Tip 2: Research and PrepareInterviewing Tip 3: Reflect

4. Other ResourcesWebsites and BlogsBook Recommendations

5. Questions and Answers6. Feedback7. Contact Information

Resume Tip 1: Focus on Results not Tasks

Task Oriented | Doer: Managed social media campaign of companyResults Oriented | Achiever: Increased social media presence 340% on Instagram by partnering with famous bloggers

Task Oriented | Doer: Responsible for full-life cycle recruitment Results Oriented | Achiever: Per month, reviewed 400 resumes, and filled 4 positions with an offer rate of 25%

Task Oriented | Doer: Took orders of customers and ensured customer loyaltyResults Oriented | Achiever: Top revenue-generating waiter, capturing $1,400 in nightly sales by upselling customers on higher-priced food and beverage items

Note: Measure the impact you are making at work through numbers and percentages. In business language, this is data analytics, metrics, ect.

Dialogue Break

1. What are some college jobs or internships you have had?

2. Are there any questions about how to turn your tasks into measurable results?

Resume Tip 2: Differentiate yourself through a unique resume

• There are hundreds of applicants per position all with resumes that look the same. If yours doesn’t stand out, it will get overlooked.

• Avoid the HR blackhole

Marketing Position – Magazine Article: GQ Resume Earns Sumukh Mehta an internship without Interview

All it takes is photoshop skills and time.

Interactive Designer – Fox NewsInteractive Resume LinkRobert Leondardi created an interactive resume because he is an animator and programmer

Dialogue Break

What are your strengths? And do you want to work?

Any ideas for differentiating your resume?

Note: Even a cleanly polished resume will get you a long way. These creative resumes are huge projects, but have big payoffs.

Resume Tip 3: Cater your Resume to the Industry or Position

• Responsibilities, achievements, measures of success, and language will differ based on industry

• Know how your skillset translates to where you want to be

DANIEL AHN (201) 960-7952 | dahnon@gmail.com | www.linkedin.com/in/danielahn | 300 Lafayette Rd. Harrington Park, NJ 07640

PERSONAL VISION AND MISSION STATEMENT Vision: Create a purpose driven workforce Mission: Join a client-facing role doing recruitment and or sales in the tech startup industry

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES

Japan Tobacco International Teaneck, New Jersey Recruitment and Employer Branding Associate Nov. 2015 – June 2016 Human Resource Recruiting Coordinator (Contractor for Robert Half – OfficeTeam) July 2015 – Nov. 2015

JT International is the third largest global tobacco company. After being hired as a contractor to support hiring needs, the recruiter and HR manager resigned shortly after. I managed the recruitment process, self-learned recruiting, and was offered a full-time role.

● Hired 33% of the current company, reducing open positions by 66% within 10 months and avoiding $150,000 in potential costs ● Per month, make 4 placements by qualifying 400 inbound leads and having a 25% close rate on submitted sales candidates ● Spearheaded the creation of a National Sales Mentorship Program with a cross-functional team of 5 colleagues to address training

and development gaps and recognize high performing employees to increase retention and job satisfaction ● Streamline and simplify the onboarding process to reduce time-to-hire by 3 days and create better candidate experiences ● Develop thriving relationships with hiring managers and candidates to gain trust and understand needs through consultation

Due Mari Captain Nov. 2014 – Apr. 2015

Due Mari is an authentic Italian Restaurant owned by Michelin Star Chef Michael White. From this experience, I’ve learned the importance of knowing both product and service offerings, valuing customer service, and upselling in account maintenance. Generate nightly revenue of $2,000 by consulting diners on food and beverage items Maintain sales of up to $12,000 during parties and events by working in a team-oriented environment Secure customer loyalty through building relationships and providing differentiated customer service through humor and charm BRAND ACUMEN New York, New York Human Resource, Sales, and Branding Intern June 2013 – Aug. 2013

Prospect by cold calling and e-mail blasting potential leads for new business, customizing messages to gain interest Qualify leads through a provided list of accounts then researching validity and relevance Collaborate with CEO and team in creative sessions to learn about brand identity, brand naming,

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES Our Fairy Godmother ourfairygodmother.org Volunteer Mar. 2014 – Mar. 2016 Our Fairy Godmother is an initiative of a 501c3 called Post Script, which empower the youth to get involved in their communities.

I helped manage the logistics, sales and marketing of 1,227 donated prom dresses at 5 events within New Jersey and raised donations of $2,950 for high schools and organizations like DoSomething and Embrace Kids Foundation for cancer awareness

EDUCATION RUTGERS, THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY, NEW BRUNSWICK Bachelor of Arts: Human Resource Management and Psychology September 2011 – May 2015 Human Resource Management GPA: 3.82 Cumulative GPA: 3.52 Relevant Coursework: Staffing | Training and Development | Organizational Behavior and Work | Social Psychology | Compensation

Employment Law | Social Media | Organizational Leadership | Quantitative Methods in Psychology

PERSONAL

Exercise: I’ve been weight lifting since 6th grade, turned a 9 min. mile into 6 min. 30 seconds, and picked up cycling Reading: In the past year I’ve read 17 books. Top Picks – How to Win Friends and Influence People and The Power of Habit Writing: I had my first article featured on LinkedIn pulse which has opened the door to guest blogging opportunities Mentoring: I partner with career services at Rutgers University to help undergraduate students find meaningful jobs Adventure-Seeker: Skydived despite a childhood fear of heights and knocked on the door of my old childhood home Christian: I am a believer in Jesus Christ where I follow his principles of loving people unconditionally

DANIEL AHN (201) 960-7952 | dahnon@gmail.com | www.linkedin.com/in/danielahn | 300 Lafayette Rd. Harrington Park, NJ 07640

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES

JAPAN TOBACCO INTERNATIONAL USA INC. Teaneck, New Jersey Recruitment and Employer Branding Associate Nov. 2015 – Present Human Resource Recruiting Coordinator July 2015 – Nov. 2015

JT International is the third largest global tobacco company. After being hired in a temporary role to support an influx of hiring, everyone in the human resources department resigned. I was thrown into the fire and emerged full-time to manage recruitment with a focus on sales and marketing. Additionally, I’ve shaken things up by redesigning old policies, procedures and pushing for change.

● Spearheaded the creation of a National Sales Mentorship Program with a cross-functional team of 5 colleagues to address training and development gaps and recognize high performing employees to increase retention

● Slashed open requisitions by 66% within 9 months avoiding 150K in potential overhead, hiring 20% of the current organization ● Projected 200% increase in new hires resulting from revitalizing employee referral program ● Streamline and simplify new hire paperwork process that reduced time-to-hire by 3 days and reduced amount of follow ups ● Research and demo SaaS onboarding platforms to automate and integrate software ● Manage multiple projects to improve existing programs or implement new organizational systems to increase operating efficiency

DUE MARI LLC Captain Nov. 2014 – Apr. 2015

Due Mari is an authentic Italian Restaurant owned by Michelin Star Chef Michael White. I was drilled on the importance of proper customer service whilst coached on the importance of upselling and remaining knowledgeable on all food and beverage items. Guide diners through a seamless, magical dining experience as a trusted food and beverage consultant Generate nightly sales of up to $12,000 by working with a team to execute coordinated parties and events Secure customer loyalty through building relationships and providing differentiated, personal customer service BRAND ACUMEN New York, New York Human Resource and Branding Intern June 2013 – Aug. 2013 (3 Months)

Prospect by cold calling and e-mail blasting potential leads for new business, customizing messages to gain interest Prepare capability presentations to sell potential leads on our brand naming services Collaborate with CEO and team in creative sessions learning about brand identity, structure, architecture, ect.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES OUR FAIRY GODMOTHER ourfairygodmother.org Volunteer Mar. 2014 – Current Our Fairy Godmother is an initiative of an organization called Post Script, which aims to empower the youth to get involved in their communities. We are currently in the process of establishing 501c3 status where I have been assisting and raising funds.

I helped manage the logistics, sales and marketing of 1,227 donated prom dresses at 5 events within New Jersey and raised donations of $2,950 for high schools and organizations like DoSomething and Embrace Kids Foundation

EDUCATION RUTGERS, THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY, NEW BRUNSWICK Bachelor of Arts: Human Resource Management and Psychology September 2011 – May 2015 Human Resource Management GPA: 3.82 Cumulative GPA: 3.52 Relevant Coursework:

Staffing | Training and Development | Organizational Behavior and Work | Social Psychology | Quantitative Methods in Psychology Compensation | Organizational and Personnel Psychology | Employment Law | Organizational Leadership | Social Media

OTHER TECHNICAL: Microsoft Office Suite, Facebook, LinkedIn, Indeed, Lumesse (ATS), Predictive Index, Social Media INTERESTS: Weight Lifting, Cooking, Reading, Blogging, Life Long Learning, Volunteering, Mentoring, Coaching

Resume for Internal Recruiter in traditional company

Resume for Sales Recruiting Position in the tech startup industry

Networking Tip 1: Create a LinkedIn Profile

• Get on LinkedIn – it is the largest online community of professionals

• Make sure your profile makes you stand out and like your resume – differentiate yourself (big word for just be yourself)

Tip 2: Customize your URL

Tip 1: Have a Summary!

Tip 3: Get Recommendations from colleagues and professors

Tip 4: Add school or club projects

Dialogue Break

1. Who has a LinkedIn profile already?

2. Any questions or comments so far?

Networking Tip 2: Connect with People

• Connect with anyone and everyone you are interested in with a LinkedIn invitation

• Then actually connect with them - send them a message. A connection does not mean you are best friends now – you have to build a relationship.

Note: Depending on your message, you can expect half of people to respond. In the beginning, maybe none. Work on your approach, and keep going!

Tip 1: Be genuine and show interest in others

Tip 2: Personalize the messageTip 3: Follow up until they answer

Tip 4: Talk to people in the job or company you’re interested in

Tip 5: Grow your network through mutual connections or referrals

Dialogue Break

• People genuinely want to help you, but they have to know what you want and how they can help you. Be specific!

• If you’re going to ask people to help you get a job, be realistic about how they can help. (Maybe it’s a short phone call to learn about what they do)

Any questions?

Interviewing Tip 1: Know Yourself

• List your strengths and prior experiences

• Understand where you’ve been, what you like to do, and where you want to go

Daniel Ahn: Self-AnalysisAfter CollegeInterests: Human resources, making an impactPrior Experiences: Waiter, customer service experience, enjoy talking to peoplePossible Opportunities: Recruiter, Human Resources Coordinator, Human Resources Administrator

NowInterests: Sales and Technology, helping people find meaningful jobs, helping business be productivePrior Experiences: Recruiting for sales positions, customer service experience Possible Opportunities: Sales Recruiter in Technology-Focused Company, Sales at Technology company Focused on helping people get jobs

Dialogue Break

• How many of you feel like you know what you want after college?

• How many of you feel like you are not good at something?

Let’s practice. Pick a volunteer.

Interviewing Tip 2: Research and Prepare

• Learn about the companies mission and value

• Read the job description and understand the role – if you don’t then use Networking Tip 2

Tip 1: Take Notes on Company

Tip 2: Take Notes on the Job Description

Tip 3: Take Notes during the Interview

Example of my prep work before an interview

Dialogue Break

1. What is a company you really want to work for? Tell me about it.

2. What is a specific job you want? Tell me about it.

Note: The most impressive candidates say what I want to hear, before I ask it. They know the company and the position inside and out.

Interviewing Tip 3: Reflect

• Ask yourself, and be honest with how each interview went

• What did you like about the position, what didn’t you like

Note: You will begin to refine what you want in a company and a job and get a better understanding of where you need to be in life

Questions to Ask During Reflections

• What questions did they ask that I could have answered better?

• What did I like about the company/position?• What did I feel like was missing that I would

like to see in my next company? • What did I learn from this interview that can

help me in my next interview?

FINAL Q/A

Websites and Blogshttp://landanyjobyouwant.com/He tries to get you to pay, but he writes free blog posts that have good ideas. Look into the ‘pre-interview’ projecthttps://www.themuse.com/ Showcases companies that are more involve in the tech startup industry. It also runs a blog with good advice.http://www.forbes.com/sites/lizryan/#51d112c04b20 Liz Ryan is CEO of Human Workplace and writes about… how to make the workplace more human http://fearbuster.com/100-days-of-rejection-therapy/Jia Jiang does not specialize on job rejections or career per se, but his learnings on rejection will help on a bad day. Learn from your rejections.

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