job hunting presentation - 6 steps to successful hunting
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6 Steps to help in the Job Hunting ProcessTRANSCRIPT
Job Hunting6 Steps to Ace it
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Job Hunting – Can be Overwhelming
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The 6 Steps to Successful Job Hunting Analysis Documentation Networking Interviews References Offer/Resignation
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Analysis What type of position do you want?
What are you qualified for? What type of Company do you want to
work for?
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Analysis – What are you looking for?
• Education• Experience• Leadership• Interest
• Permanent vs Contract
• Full Time vs Part Time
Company
Location• Close to Home• Downtown• Work Remotely
Type• Large Corporate• Family• Start-up
The type of position you want is based on the following 3 things:Skills, Company and Type of Work:
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Documentation – Get it Ready
Resume Cover Letter/Email Thank You Notes
This is your Sales Presentation. Your product is you. These 3 documents need to be top-notch
All 3 of these documents need to be fine tuned to the position and company you are applying to
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Your Resume – This needs to open the door for you Entice them with your resume, don’t
bore them. Keep it to 2 to 3 pages. So they want to know more
Pertinent information geared to the job description and company. DON’T LIE EVER, but you can fine tune your resume to appeal to the job description.
Key Words to help you get past those nasty ATS systems.
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Your Resume – Key Ingredients
Profile• A 2 or 3 line
introduction paragraph
• 3 or 4 detailed bullets at the most
Education Skills Positions
• Degrees, starting with highest first
• Certifications• TrainingToo many just put the pertinent Certificates /Training in.
These should be currently used skills and skills that you have that are needed for the position. Key Word Time
• Dates• Company
Name• Position• Achievement
s1 small paragraph & 5 to 6 bullets
4 Key Sections – Total 3 pages maximum
Remember Entice, they can learn more in the interview
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The Cover Letter/Email Lots of controversy over whether it is needed or not. My philosophy is
it doesn’t do any harm. It allows you to enhance your resume, don’t just repeat your resume,
give them new information You can highlight how you are qualified for the position and what you
know about the company. Tweak it for each position you apply for, don’t just change the contact info !!!!!!!!!!
Put the cover letter as the first page of your resume – so yes that means the document can be up to 4 pages
3 paragraphs 1st paragarph – list the position and job number and why are you applying 2nd paragraph – list your qualifications for the position and they better
match up with the job description 3rd paragraph – thank you for taking the time and let them know how and
when you are available. Keep it Professional and remember spell check and grammar is just as
important here.
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The Thank You Note Yes – “Politeness” is still a valued skill. Send a “Thank You” after everything promptly.
OK – not the automated responses. Telephone Interview – email Thank You is perfect Interview – now decision time, email or hard copy.
This depends on the job, if it is a graphic/design position you might want to get a little fancy with your Thank You.
Panel Interviews – send a Thank You to everyone on the panel.
Hope you didn’t forget to pick up business cards from everyone
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Networking
Friends/Family
How many times have you heard, “I know someone who knows someone, who …”. People love to help.
Social Media Recruiters
Direct
• LinkedIn• Twitter• FacebookKeep your SM sites professional. Join Groups. CONNECT
Recruiters specialize, so find the one that can help you.• IT• Finance• Admin• Government• Banks• etc
• Company Webpages
• Job Boards
Don’t be Shy - Connect
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Interviews – Be prepared
Telephone
These are usually conducted by HR/Screeners/Recruiters• Do you have the
skills and experience for the job
• Communication Skills
F2F Interviews
Video Interviews are becoming more popular, but usually these are conducted in person. Average interviews to a job offer is usually after the 3rd one. Be prepared for each one
Every Interview is Important
1st Interview – HR is verifying your fit. Recruiter is preparing you if you are a fit
2nd Interview – with your Direct Report (future boss). This could be a panel interview with up to 3 interviewers3rd Interview – Hopefully a job offer comes with this one
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References 3 References ready to go
Have up to date contact information and the best times to call
Don’t put them on your resume or in your cover letter
Don’t hand them over until you are near a job offer
Make sure your references are ready for the call Go over the job description with them Let them have a copy of your resume
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Offer/Resignation Verbal Offers are great, but things can fall through,
don’t resign until you have the offer in writing Take the time to read the offer through and make
sure everything you want is in there, ie salary, benefits, vacation, hours. Make a list so you can check everything off. It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of the offer
Be prepared for a “counter offer” from your current company. Think carefully before accepting the counter offer, statistics show that most people who accept the counter offer only stay for another year and then start looking again
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Good Luck Job Hunting We are an IT Recruitment company
based in Toronto, so give us a call if you need some help or advice www.planet4it.com @planet4it.com 416-363-9888, yes we still use the phone http://www.linkedin.com/home?
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