Job Search Advice

Itinerary

• Prep
• Search
• Research
• Apply
• Interview
• Follow-up

Get ready!

What are you looking for?

• Type of job
• Kind of company
• Must haves
• Nice to haves
• Dream jobs!
• Use online resources to see what fits!
• Deal breakers

Ducks in a row

• Social media check-up
• References lined up
• Cover letter template
• Interview outfit
• Haircut
• Resume polished
• What's your story?
• Resume polished

Curriculum Vitae

• Simple, straightforward and succinct
• Carefully chosen layout
• No longer than 2 pages (unless you're a Doctor!)
• Proofread again and again
• Professional help
• Key words - IMPORTANT!
• Digital copy (pdf AND word)

Search

So many options!

• Indeed.com
• Best places to work articles
• News and alerts
• Leverage your network online and off
• Special online features
• Apps and more!
• Join the conversation

Research

Dig deep

• Company sites (not just their careers pages!)
• Social networks
• Company profiles and reviews
• General search, news and articles
• Connections

Apply yourself

Filling in the blanks

• Use integrations whenever possible
• Double-check accuracy
• Be patient
• Allow yourself plenty of time
• Be forewarned - a lot of applications make you input information more than once and in more than one place!

Interview

Face-to-face

• Dress up but be comfortable
• Be flexible
• Show up early, but not too early!
• Prep well ahead of time for video or phone interview
• Have good questions ready
• Practice your pitch

Follow Through

Next steps

• Hand-written notes are welcome
• At minimum email within 48 hours
• Wait for next follow-up
• Be persistent but respectful
• Keep searching for that perfect fit!
• Avoid social media contact
• Don't comment online about your job search
• Stay positive