From the CEO of RiseSmartFrom the CEO of RiseSmartSanjay SatheSanjay Sathe

Searching for a job? You’re not alone

But you need to stand out

Practice these tips from seasoned hiring managers

1) Your resumeRepresents youIs scrutinizedIs read for 5 seconds!

Make an impression quicklyKeep it to 1 pageUse a clean layoutMake it easy to scan with

bold headlines and bullets

2) Your cover letterDetermine if your resume will be readKeep it short, <10 sentencesInclude a personal introInclude why you want the job, not just

because it’s a job, but why the company is the most interesting one to you

3) Your social networksLeverage them - add friends immediately

after meeting them, stay active.

4) Your online reputationShare your knowledge in

Yahoo or LinkedIn AnswersCreate a Google Alert for your

name –know everything that’s said about you online your future employer will.

5) Include picturesYes, you will be

“Facebook-ed”Include some personal

and professional picturesRemember that any

picture may be seen by a future employer do you want that drunken night out to be public knowledge?

6) Network!Free events are plentiful – attend

them!Bring business cards, make

personal onesCheck Meetup.com or Facebook for

eventsRSVP and show up in time for

cocktail hour.Be outgoing – introduce yourself

to others

7) Know your goalsKnow yourself and your goalsHave a good answer to “what

are you looking for?” Have a clear list of industries,

salary reqs, and company reqsCreate a list of target

companies

8) Search early, search often It’s good to be early in the application

process. Jobs may get 50+ candidates, later ones are often ignored

Use meta-search engines, Indeed.com or SimplyHired.com

Use a meta-search service, RiseSmart.com, so you never miss an opportunity

9) Send follow-up emailsIf you don’t get a reply to your

email, send a follow-upThe worst that can happen is no

reply

10) Stay organizedUse RememberTheMilk.com

or a task manager to stay on top of your job search

Don’t drop any ballsFind opportunities, find

networking connections, and get your applications in.