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Job Search 2014 Finding Your Next Position & Career JobsThruFellowship.org Job Search2014
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The 6 Steps of the Search Job Search2014 JobsThruFellowship.org 1)Understanding today’s job market 2)Resume Craft- Analog & Digital 3)Seek Position 4)Standing Out 5)The Interview 6)Follow Up
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About Me……….. JobsThruFellowship.org Job Search2014 Not a professional career coach Not a human resources specialist Not a psychologist Am a hiring manager Have reviewed tens of thousands of resumes Interviewed thousands of candidates Hired hundreds of candidates Consider career coaching a sport Have researched the topic tirelessly, and stay current Do care about the underemployed and unemployed
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Job Search2014 JobsThruFellowship.org 26 Year Company / Career Path
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Search, Step 1: JobsThruFellowship.org Understanding Things Have Really Changed Job Search5
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2008 – 2014 Bottom Line Changes JobsThruFellowship.orgJob Search7
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Understanding Todays’ Hiring Manager JobsThruFellowship.orgJob Search8
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Understanding Todays’ Hiring Manager JobsThruFellowship.orgJob Search10
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Understanding Todays’ Hiring Manager JobsThruFellowship.orgJob Search12
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Understanding Todays’ Hiring Manager Time: The Vanishing Resource Every Step of the way: Find ways to do it faster Find ways to do it faster Find ways to say less Find ways to say less Find ways to simplify Find ways to simplify Find ways to save time Find ways to save time Find ways to respect time Find ways to respect time Remind them you are time-sensitive Remind them you are time-sensitive JobsThruFellowship.orgJob Search14
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Search, Step 2: Resumes JobsThruFellowship.org Job Search2014
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Opinions & Advice JobsThruFellowship.orgJob Search16
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THE “ELIMINATION GAME ” * It’s not just robots, it’s humans too The 8-second average 4-6 Interviewees from 1,000 1-3 Finalists 1 Offer JobsThruFellowship.orgJob Search17 * Source- Guide to Rethinking Resumes, Richard N. Bolles
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Resume Flawed? Resumes too long (2-10 second and 60 second review) for stressed, multi- tasking managers Too much detail--- Cliff Notes not novels Spelling, margins, format, fonts, spacing, context, tense, syntax punctuation, margins, spacing Bullets? Self-centered Partial Picture Keyword challenged Don’t ever lie JobsThruFellowship.org Job Search 18
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Resume Guidelines JobsThruFellowship.org Job Search 19
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Search Step 3: Seek Position JobsThruFellowship.orgJob Search23
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LinkedIn: The 800 Pound Gorilla JobsThruFellowship.orgJob Search24
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LinkedIn: The 800 Pound Gorilla JobsThruFellowship.org 100 million users in the USA 40% use it daily 15 million profile views per day 59% of users never worked at a company with more than 200 employees 94% 94% of recruiters use LinkedIn to vet candidates Job Search25
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LinkedIn: The Myths JobsThruFellowship.org Because you use LinkedIn means you're looking for a job Updates are sent out when you apply for a job on LinkedIn My boss knows when I get a job offer on LinkedIn* * Bosses can and do monitor company email and PCs But: Updates you post may be seen by your network or others viewing your profile Groups you join can be seen by your network So: Manage your Privacy Settings Don’t follow or connect with co-workers Job Search26
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Managing The Gorilla JobsThruFellowship.org http://help.linkedin.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/27/~/privately-looking-for-a-job Job Search27
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More Online Resources Jobs With Friends http://friends.careercloud.com New-established August 2013 Not well-known Extremely effective method; in fact, nothing is more powerful or effective Free, fast and automatic Online + Mobile App JobsThruFellowship.org Job Search 28
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More Online Sources Specialty Sites http://www.quintcareers.com/indres.html JobsThruFellowship.org Job Search 29
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MANAGING SOCIAL MEDIA Always wear pants on Facebook JobsThruFellowship.orgJob Search30 Remember, employers look at the whole person Anything that disturbs them, you’re out No beer-fueled “episodes” No profanity No political extremism EmphasizeEmphasize friends, family, volunteerism, compassion Same goes for Twitter, Instagram, Vine, etc.
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Web Resources - Job Sites JobsThruFellowship.org http://www.smartrecruiters.com/blog/best-50-niche-job-boards/ Job Search 31
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Web Resources - Tools http://www.instantresumetemplates.com/ http://www.southworth.com/resume/templates/ http://www.jobhuntersbible.com/ http://friends.careercloud.com/ https://jobmob.co.il/blog/positive-resume-action- verbs/ JobsThruFellowship.orgJob Search32 Resume Templates Job Hunter’s Bible Jobs With Friends 502 Resume Action Verbs
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Search, Step 4: Standing Out JobsThruFellowship.orgJob Search33
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Be Different Cover letter 10-second Phone call 1-minute note Email 2-3 hours after 2-minute note JobsThruFellowship.orgJob Search34
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Search, Step 5: The Interview JobsThruFellowship.orgJob Search35
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The Interview The Top “Bottom” 10 List JobsThruFellowship.org Job Search 36
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9 Things That Really Annoy Hiring Managers 1. When you don't understand the company or product 2. When you don't ask questions 3. When you are too persistent 4. When you don't follow directions 5. When you get the company's name wrong in your application materials 6. When you don't include links for easy reference 7. When you don't follow up after an interview 8. When you make up an answer 9. When you are too casual Source: Savvysugar JobsThruFellowship.org Job Search 37
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FOLLOW-UP EMAIL (2 - 3 HOURS AFTER) Dear Interviewer, It was great meeting you today, and I appreciate you taking the time to interview me. I'm excited to be considered for the (position) as well as all of the opportunities the company presents. I had a good time discussing my passion of (insert what you're passionate about) and really enjoyed learning more about (insert what new tidbit you learned about the company). Thank you for your consideration, and I look forward to following up with you. Best, Interviewee Source: Savvysugar JobsThruFellowship.orgJob Search39
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THE LIES EMPLOYERS AND RECRUITERS TELL YOU “We’ll get back to you in a few weeks” “We’ll keep your resume on file” “We offer excellent benefits” “We have the best culture” “They want a candidate with more experience.” And….. That they even have an open position * Source: Matthew Tukaki, Co-Founder of EntreHub JobsThruFellowship.orgJob Search40
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Extra Steps JobsThruFellowship.orgJob Search41
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THE JOB BOOK 45 editions in 45 years 10,000,000 Copies 20 languages Bolles was trained in chemical engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and holds a bachelor’s degree cum laude in physics from Harvard University, a master’s in sacred theology from General Theological (Episcopal) Seminary in New York City, and three honorary doctorates JobsThruFellowship.orgJob Search42
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Another Worth A Mention… JobsThruFellowship.orgJob Search43
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Regular Reading JobsThruFellowship.org Job Search 44
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Q&A JobsThruFellowship.org Job Search2014
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