work foryou
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“There is a market for my skills and I will decide who can buy them.”
Whether you work at a large company, a small boutique firm or you freelance, you must believe in that statement.
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“My Job Search is a positive activity that will be a central part of my life.”
Finding a job and keeping a job is a real job.
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Where are You? • Google
• Linked In (Be part of groups)
• Blogs
Remember: The Internet makes your life, especially what you post/share permanent and searchable.
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Never Burn a Bridge!
People will remember you. I’ve received business from jobs I have resigned from.
Ever hear the expression “Have some class.” Well it works.
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Pay Attention to Details
• dot your i’s.
• and cross your t’s.
• spell people’s name correctly.
• spell your name correctly.
• visually appealing resume.
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Know Something
• research your audience
• folks you’ll meet
• clients of the agency
• advertising in general
• have a point-‐of-‐view and share it
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“I can create an opportunity even if there isn’t an opening.”
Every conversation, every meeting is an opportunity. You must maintain that point of view.
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“I will be more successful if more people know about my search.”
• Networking is no joke.
• Tell everyone what job or work you want. Don’t be shy.
• Join free organizations for lunches • RBA • RBWN
• Chamber of Commerce
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Learn How to Think
• college is teaching you to remember and regurgitate
• Advertising and PR focus on solutions not memorization
• Consumers/Technology moving to fast -‐-‐ what you’re learning is already outdated by the time you learn it.
• Agencies and Small companies need critical thinkers!
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Get Up and Dress
Inspirational Biographies
Eulogize your old job
Thank your old coworkers
Tell the Truth
Professional Network
Tell your story
Commit to Something
Journal
Cry
Volunteer
Dream Build
Exercise
Deal. Don’t Suppress.
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“I’ll never stop looking for my next job again.”
Your employer is always looking for their next you.
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