Preparing for the Job Hunt

Creating Your Job Search MaterialsLindsey Saxby

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ObjectivesCompiling necessary informationCreating your resumeCreating your cover letterCrafting your about me or elevator pitchFinishing up

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Compiling necessary informationUse alumni resources, LinkedIn, Facebook, and TwitterContact information for recruiters/hiring managersAscertain what the position is looking forList of skills

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Creating your resume

Contact informationRelevant skillsEducationQuantifiable accomplishments Activities

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Creating your cover letter

Your InformationHiring Managers Information

Why You are WritingExperiences and Your ValueThank them and Follow-Up

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Crafting your about me or elevator pitch

Video courtesy of YouTube.

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Group Activity2-3 peoplePractice your elevator speech1-2 volunteers to present

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Call to ActionWhat we learned todayPutting this information to workFollowing-upQ&AThank you!

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