TOP 10 JOB SEARCH STRATEGIES
1. Prepare
Schedule appointments ahead of time. Have a resume ready along with your contact information.
2. Present Yourself Well
Stand when you introduce yourself. Use a firm handshake and make eye contact. First impressions count.
3. Always Be Ready to Give Your Pitch
You must be equipped to market yourself on the spot, no matter where you are. Prepare and practice your 30-second commercial( see next page).
4. Ask Questions and Listen
Don’ t be afraid to start a conversation. Ask open-ended questions that will allow you to build on the answers( think: building relationships).
5. Ask for Help
When you network, seek information and advice first and foremost. Don’ t act desperate for work.
6. Utilize Your Online Presence
Connect with others online. LinkedIn, Twitter, blogs, and other social media sites are great ways to learn insider information about your career path and connect with individuals and professional associations.
7. Be Aware of Your Online Presence
Employers may check your social media sites as part of the screening process. Present a positive image!
8. Do Your Homework
Take time to research the employer before meeting them.
9. Stay in Touch with Your Network
The networking process does not end when the career event or job fair is over. Following up with your network via email and social media continues the relationship and preserves those connections.
10. Keep Networking
Your network is a living thing and should always be evolving, even after you have found a job. Networking will always be essential to breaking into that“ hidden job market.”
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