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Nina Kranz
HR Manager, ASHA
nkranz@asha.org
www.linkedin.com/pub/nina-kranz/4/8b6/a64

Janet McNichol, SPHR, CAE
HR Director, ASHA
jmcnichol@asha.org
@jmcnichol
http://www.linkedin.com/in/jmcnichol
http://www.insideworkplacewellness.com

Perspective -- Do your research and network, network, network.

Prep your elevator pitch.

Get the word out that you're looking for a job. Make some moo cards to share.

Find out what the company does and the issues they are facing.

Good article -- Networking Nuisance: Best Way to Avoid Being Annoying from Careerealism

Perspective -- Build your brand.

Create a complete profile on Linked In. Use a professional looking photograph.

Check all your privacy settings.

Google yourself.

Remove compromising photos.

Use a professional email address -- not foxylady@aol.com or studmuffin@aol.com

Make sure your voicemail messages sounds professional.

Become a content curator.

Perspective -- make the reader want to talk with you.

Employer will pick the resumes that look the best. You need to grab their attention in 30 seconds.

Less is more. Use white space and clean simple fonts. Keep the style consistent.

Use key words.

Don't tout yourself as an expert as a new grad.

Highlight relevant volunteer work.

Action & results rather than a list of responsibilities.

Emphasize transferable skills.

Proof, proof, and proof again. Have other people review your resume.

Customize for each job.

One page for new grads. Should never be more than two.

If you're emailing your resume, send it as a pdf file, so the formatting won't be affected by the receiver's software.

Good article in Fast Company -- 10 Ways To Craft Your Resume For Ultra-Short Attention Spans 4/23/12

Perspective -- This is what I could do for you if given the opportunity.

A cover letter is an absolute MUST!

Tell them how you can help them, not what you want to do.

Incorporate what you learned through your research about the company and the opportunity.

Tailor for each position you are applying for.

Keep it to one page.

Proof, proof and proof again.

Good book -- Cover Letter Magic by Wendy Enelow and Louise Kursmark

Perspective -- I am here to figure out what need they have and if I can help.

Organizations want to know 3 things. (1) Can you do the job? (2) Will you do the job? (3) Will you be a good fit?

Turn your cell phone off before the interview and double check that it's off.

Be yourself. Show some enthusiasm. Make eye contact.

Avoid word crutches like ummm and like.

Think of important accomplishments and have examples of things you are proud of at the ready.

Be prepared with examples of problem solving and conflict resolution.

Keep your answers targeted toward the question. Don't ramble. You can always ask if they want you to provide more info.

Have multiple copies of your resume with you.

It's ok to have reminder notes in front of you.

Don't try to fill every silence with empty words.

Keep your feet on the floor.

Ask relevant questions that show you have done your research.

Ask for the business cards of each person you meet with or write down their names and titles.

At the close, let them know that you want the job.

Good article -- Acing the Only Three True Job Interview Questions from Huffington Post

Perspective -- Following up helps you stand out from the crowd.

Always, always, always send thank you notes.

Send an individual note to each person that you met with during the interview process. Make each one a bit different. It's fine to send via email.

Send within 2 business days. The sooner the better, so they reach everyone before a decision is made.

This is a chance to provide information you overlooked sharing during the interview.

Good article -- How a Thank-You Note Can Boost Your Job Chances from US News