1. Project Management Approach Darry F. Griffis The Career Counselor

2. PROJECT MANAGEMENT APPROACH Elements of a Typical Project Management Approach  Must have a Clear Objective in Mind.  Set Specific Sub Goals  Measure Progress as You Work through the Project  Exercise Self Discipline in Reaching Sub Goals  Seek Expert Help and Support along the Way What Kind of Project is This?

3. SALES AND MARKETING PROJECT  Sales Aspects  Must Know the Product  Packaging the Product  Relationship Development  Presenting the Product to Prospective Buyers  Numbers Matter  Marketing Aspects  Identify the Geography, Industry and Size of Company  Target the Market in terms of Companies and # of Positions  Research the Companies and Decision Makers

4. STEPS IN A PROFESSIONAL JOB SEARCH 1) Setting the Objective Self Analysis Assessment Reflection

5. STEPS IN A PROFESSIONAL JOB SEARCH 2) Building the Foundation Resume Writing Linked In Profile Elevator Speech Market Plan with Targets

6. STEPS IN A PROFESSIONAL JOB SEARCH 3) Complete Research Industry and Company Identify Key Contacts Issues and Needs

7. STEPS IN A PROFESSIONAL JOB SEARCH 4) Build Networking Strategy Identify Networking Partners Set up Informational Interviews with Insiders Build the number of Contacts Use all the Networking Tools

8. STEPS IN A PROFESSIONAL JOB SEARCH 5) Build the Numbers Networking Recruiters Responding to Ads Linked In Fill the Job Funnel Up!!!

9. STEPS IN A PROFESSIONAL JOB SEARCH 6) Interviewing Preparation Screening Interview Traditional Questions Behavioral Interviewing Asking Good Questions Negotiation

10. STEPS IN A PROFESSIONAL JOB SEARCH 7) Consider Using Help Set up a Panel of Advisors Recruit Trusted Friends Use a Professional Coach Keeps you on task and provides more perspectives. Results in a more professional and shorter search.

11. Darry F. Griffis The Career Counselor dfgriffis@gmail.com 352 613 5261