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Questions for Cachinko Solving the Toughest Job Search Challenges Join the conversation on Twitter: #cachinko
Contact Heather at [email protected]
Questions for Cachinko Solving the Toughest Job Search Challenges
Join the conversation on Twitter: #cachinko
Contact Heather at [email protected]
Introduction
• Currently, American unemployment is at 9.1%
• HR budgets are at an all-time low
• More applicants + less HR = confusion for all
• Since August 31, you’ve sent tons of questions ranging from networking and interviews to resumes and applications
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• What did you like most and least about each position you’ve held?
• Tell me about yourself. • What about [company name]
interests you the most and why? • Also: Tell me about something you
achieved that you think someone else in your position would not have gotten done.
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What are your top three recommended non-cheesy
interview closing techniques?
-Emily
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• Give a short statement – You’re still interested – Sum up discussion
points • Ask when they’ll be in
touch • Ask about any
reservations they might have about hiring you
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What should a new grad/job seeker do if they’re trying
to break into a new industry that’s not related
to their degree? -Ashley
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• Connect skills/experience
• Take a class • Informational
interviews • Join an
organization • Network
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• Short answer: No! • Long answer: There are a
variety of offline job search options… – Professional organizations – Offline networking – Informational interviews – Job fairs
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How do you explain a gap in your work history that is
related to a disability? -Chris
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• Be upfront • Go into as much
detail as you feel comfortable
• Know your ADA rights
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How do you make a resume fresh and something that the prospective employer
will read? -Stacy
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• Short & sweet –Bullet points
• Active language • Quantifiable results • Dynamic language • Update often
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How long should you wait before following up on an
interview? -Jeana
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• 7 to 10 days • Methods
– Call – Email – Handwritten note – Face-to-face meet up
• Include – When can I expect a decision? – Thanks – Answer any unfinished questions
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How can I adapt my CV when I have 18+ years of
experience? -Anne
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• Quantifiable achievements and results
• Highlight desirable skills
• Active language • Dates are optional • Connect past
experience
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After 9 years of “retirement”, how do I identify
"transferable skills" and present them at an
interview? -Sam
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• Look at the job posting • Timeless skills • What did you do during
retirement? – Volunteering – Organizational
participation • Take a class to update
skills
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What are the newest and most fandagled resumes
that would make me stand out?
-Lynne
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• LinkedIn • Personal website • The classic resume
– Keep up-to-date – Dynamic, active
language – Quantifiable results – Bullet points
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How do you connect with the right people at an
organization when everything is online?
-Kelly
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• Doesn’t have to be online
• Do your research • Social media
– LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter
• Join networking groups – Online – Offline
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If I’m a volunteer, should I consider myself “currently
employed” on an application?
-Gordon
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• Depends • Can it connect?
–Skills –Experience –Field –Overall relevance
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Popular mistakes job seekers make:
• Forget to follow-up, thank • Lengthy, unreadable
resume • Under-qualified • Generic application • Passivity • Lack of strategy • Uninterested
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• Depends on the company – Budget – Specific position – Supervisor
• Depends on the employee – Interest in the company – Ability to learn – Skill set
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What is a good approach for older workers when
searching for a professional position?
-Edward
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• Networking! –Professional
organizations –Personal network –Social networking
online • Job boards • Job fairs
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Next Webinar: Questions for Cachinko Part II
Questions will include: • How can I translate my skill sets? • Should I take a sure thing or wait for
my dream job? • How do you actually find jobs?
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Thank you! For more tips: blog.cachinko.com
Join us for our next job seeker webinar on:
October 13, 2011: Questions for Cachinko Part II: Still Answering the Hardest Job Search Questions
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